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Author: Maurice Garvey
Clutter in the California Hills
AFTER the recent opening of a brand new People’s Park in Ballyfermot, residents are perplexed as to why the existing California Hills ...
Train ambush of 1921 at Le Fanu bridge is marked
THE historic connection that living people have with Irish history was evident at the unveiling of a plaque at Le Fanu Bridge, ...
Local Faces: Sean Brennan
THE life and times of people from Ballyfermot and wider areas is curated to perfection by the Ballyfermot Heritage Group. Created by ...
Thriftify launches a nationwide search for top sustainable stylist
ONLINE charity shop Thriftify launched a nationwide search for Ireland’s next top sustainable stylist. The online fashion styling competition is hosted by ...
Maynooth University partners up with Family Cooking Club founder
MAYNOOTH University has teamed up with award-winning cookbook author and social entrepreneur Jolene Cox to become a project partner with her newly ...
Support to rezone land hailed as a life saver for thousands of local jobs
SUPPORT to rezone land for Enterprise and Employment (EE) space, has been hailed as a potential life saver for thousands of local ...
Residents say new BusConnects routes will ‘decimate’ services
THE next phase of BusConnects will see changes to routes in Dublin, including that of the 79/79A and 40 routes in Ballyfermot. ...
Festival 2022 brings fun, frolics and official opening of Le Fanu skate/BMX park
THE events continue apace at the Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard Festival 2022, with many interesting activities this week. This Thursday (July 7) ...
A truly gentle man and an ‘icon of Ballyfermot football’ has passed away
THE sad passing of a gentle man is mourned in Ballyfermot this week, following news that Paul O’Brien died on July 2. ...
No plans for separate dog run for smaller breeds in Corkagh
SOUTH Dublin County Council does not intend to provide a separate dog run exclusively for smaller breeds in Corkagh Park, following a ...