Author: James Roulston Mooney

We thought ‘world was going to end’

We thought ‘world was going to end’

Clondalkin

Twin brothers from Clondalkin stranded in Qatar thought their “world was going to end” when missiles began to fly over their heads. ...

Passion for making South Dublin a better place

Passion for making South Dublin a better place

News

South Dublin County Council won Council of the Year at the 2026 LAMA All-Ireland Community and Council Awards on Saturday at the ...

Planning sought to develop townhouses at former Builder Suppliers Yard site

Planning sought to develop townhouses at former Builder Suppliers Yard site

Ballyfermot

Planning permission has been sought for eight new three-storey, three-bedroom terraced townhouses at the former Builder Suppliers Yard site in Inchicore. A ...

‘This 11th hour U-turn is a victory for almost 80,000 people’

‘This 11th hour U-turn is a victory for almost 80,000 people’

News

The Government rolled back on their plan to make SNA cuts across the country, including in Walkinstown, and instead put €19m aside ...

187 anti-social behaviour reports are made including vandalism to gardens

187 anti-social behaviour reports are made including vandalism to gardens

Clondalkin

Almost 200 reports of antisocial behaviour in Clondalkin were made to the local authority as the rate of annual reports increased again ...

‘15 years down the line and we are still going around in circles’ Esra’s sister

‘15 years down the line and we are still going around in circles’ Esra’s sister

Clondalkin

15-years-on from her sister’s disappearance, Berna Fidan is still searching for information about the day Esra Uyrun disappeared. Esra (38), a wife ...

Meeting arranged to discuss plans for running track in Tymon Park

Meeting arranged to discuss plans for running track in Tymon Park

Tallaght

A meeting has been arranged between the council, a Rathfarnham athletic club and the Dublin Athletic Board to discuss a potential new ...

Calls to replace village seating with universally accessible alternatives

Calls to replace village seating with universally accessible alternatives

News

“We know it needs improvements.” The seating in Rathfarnham Village is to be amended to become universally accessible after calls were made ...

Surface-mounted sensor concerns after resident trips over one in car park

Surface-mounted sensor concerns after resident trips over one in car park

Tallaght

“19 and a problem already identified.” Concerns were raised about surface-mounted sensors in a Rathfarnham shopping centre car park after a local ...

New Residential development on Killeen Road receives a new name

New Residential development on Killeen Road receives a new name

Ballyfermot

A new 13-unit residential development in Cherry Orchard has received a new name from the council as it is preparing to let ...