Author: Maurice Garvey

Families let down as banks fail to approve mortgages

Families let down as banks fail to approve mortgages

Clondalkin

FAMILIES left in the lurch with regard to securing mortgages for affordable homes in Clondalkin, face having their “dreams dashed”, according to ...

Developer close to signing €70m deal for Mercedez site

Developer close to signing €70m deal for Mercedez site

News

DEVELOPER DRES Properties is close to signing a €70m deal to buy the landmark Mercedez-Benz site on Naas Road, which is owned ...

Hair salon celebrates 20 years thanks to their loyal customers

Hair salon celebrates 20 years thanks to their loyal customers

Business

A SALON, that is 20 years in business this year, celebrated another milestone at their Tallaght premises. On Sunday, August 28, Reflections ...

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 ...