Author: Maurice Garvey

Local Faces: Joe Byrne

Local Faces: Joe Byrne

Lucan

THE fascinating history of the old mills in Lucan and its industry, which was massive for the area at the time, was ...

Many great tributes paid to Father Mac, the flying priest

Many great tributes paid to Father Mac, the flying priest

Lucan

A FLYING priest and sport all-rounder who had an “infectious” view of life, was remembered by those who knew him in the ...

Global cyber attack  on Go-Ahead systems

Global cyber attack on Go-Ahead systems

Tallaght

A SERIOUS global cyber-attack at transport firm Go-Ahead has led to an investigation at the company. In a circular sent out to ...

Backlash over Liffey Valley proposed car parking fees

Backlash over Liffey Valley proposed car parking fees

Clondalkin

LIFFEY Valley Shopping Centre are to reduce proposed parking fees for staff but it does not go far enough, according to opponents ...

€67m granted for social housing development

€67m granted for social housing development

News

APPROVAL has been granted by the Department of Housing to grant €67 million in funding for a social housing development in Ballyfermot. The ...

Garda source says drug law is ‘weak and unworkable’

Garda source says drug law is ‘weak and unworkable’

Clondalkin

THE current legislation with regard to Nitrous Oxide is “weak and unworkable” in order to mount prosecutions, according to a garda source ...

Outdoor space transformed into lovely sensory garden

Outdoor space transformed into lovely sensory garden

Clondalkin

THE official opening of a sensory garden took place on Saturday at Knockmitten Community Centre. Members of Clondalkin Autism Parents Support Network ...

Teen who lost eye after vicious attack celebrates results

Teen who lost eye after vicious attack celebrates results

Ballyfermot

TEENAGER Alanna Idris Quinn, who was attacked in Ballyfermot last year and lost the sight in her eye, is celebrating her Leaving ...

Olly’s Farm scoop two gold stars at Great Taste Awards

Olly’s Farm scoop two gold stars at Great Taste Awards

Business

ANOTHER busy month up on the farm in Glenasmole for Olly’s Farm. Raw honey producer Olly Nolan, recently won 2 Gold Stars ...

All aboard the mystery bus for a great day out for senior citizens and friends of the local bar

All aboard the mystery bus for a great day out for senior citizens and friends of the local bar

Ballyfermot

ALL ABOARD the mystery bus, and they did on Sunday in lower Ballyfermot, as punters from Decies County Bar enjoyed the return ...