Author: Maurice Garvey

Couples and single males to be transferred from Finnstown

Couples and single males to be transferred from Finnstown

News

COUPLES and single males currently living in emergency accommodation at Finnstown Castle Hotel in Lucan will be transferred to alternative accommodation, with ...

Residents ‘felt under siege they were terrified’

Residents ‘felt under siege they were terrified’

News

RENEWED calls for increased garda resources in Ballyfermot are again to the fore, after a mob attacked gardai and damaged a number ...

Local Faces: Anthony O’Brien

Local Faces: Anthony O’Brien

Ballyfermot

RETIREMENT won’t be easy for Anthony O’Brien, but if anyone could do with slowing down a bit to enjoy their golden years, ...

‘Champion in the kitchen’ Ray was an excellent chef

‘Champion in the kitchen’ Ray was an excellent chef

Ballyfermot

TRIBUTES were made this week for former chef Raymond Stritch, who passed away on February 9, reports Maurice Garvey. Downeys Pub, Ballyfermot, ...

‘It’s a whole new approach to cemetery care’ at Esker Lawns

‘It’s a whole new approach to cemetery care’ at Esker Lawns

Business

A NEW edition to cemetery care in the south west Dublin region recently opened in Lucan, and it’s design and freshly manicured ...

Online charity shopping site gearing  up for funding boost of €3m to €5m

Online charity shopping site gearing up for funding boost of €3m to €5m

Business

ONLINE charity shopping site Thriftify, which acts as an online retailer for 98 per cent of the country’s charity shops, is gearing ...

Fr Seamus was an extremely popular figure during his 26 years in parish

Fr Seamus was an extremely popular figure during his 26 years in parish

Ballyfermot

SAD news this week with the passing of former Ballyfermot priest Fr Seamus Ryan – an extremely popular figure in the area ...

Proposal for 120 social housing homes at Clonburris approved

Proposal for 120 social housing homes at Clonburris approved

Lucan

A PROPOSAL for up to 120 homes in Clonburris was approved by members at the South Dublin County Council meeting this week. ...

Start-up provides knowhow to companies and organisations

Start-up provides knowhow to companies and organisations

Business

A TALLAGHT start-up that specialises in media services for businesses and organisations, launched a new website this week to cater for a ...

Exciting proposal planned for Grand Canal 12th Lock

Exciting proposal planned for Grand Canal 12th Lock

Lucan

AN EXCITING proposal for the Grand Canal in the Grange Castle/ Clonburris/Adamstown area, could see the introduction of a wide range of ...