Author: Simon Walsh

Man charged with murder of Patricia O’Connor said “it was self-defence”

Man charged with murder of Patricia O’Connor said “it was self-defence”

News

A man (32) has appeared in Tallaght Court charged with the murder of grandmother Patricia O’Connor whose remains were found dumped in ...

Action plan for Cherry Orchard out of €900k pot

Action plan for Cherry Orchard out of €900k pot

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey EXCESS money from Dublin City Council’s budget has been put to good use so far, with over €900k allocated for ...

Almost €34,000 provided for Tallaght clubs, groups and projects

Almost €34,000 provided for Tallaght clubs, groups and projects

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy CLOSE to €34,000 is being provided by South Dublin County Council to 19 Tallaght-based groups, clubs and projects – which ...

St Dominic’s maths students win community and project awards in national ‘Maths Eyes’ competition – again

St Dominic’s maths students win community and project awards in national ‘Maths Eyes’ competition – again

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey TRANSITION-year maths students from St Dominic’s College, Ballyfermot, won awards in the ‘community’ and ‘project’ categories at the national Maths ...

Raiders armed with crowbar and screwdriver rob petrol station in Palmerstown

Raiders armed with crowbar and screwdriver rob petrol station in Palmerstown

Lucan

Gardai in Ballyfermot are investigating an early morning robbery which took place at a petrol station on the Kennelsfort Road in Palmerstown. ...

Gum Litter Taskforce campaign encourages many more to ‘bin it’

Gum Litter Taskforce campaign encourages many more to ‘bin it’

News

By Maurice Garvey RESEARCH carried out by the Gum Litter Taskforce indicates more people are responding positively to a recent campaign and disposing ...

St Aidan’s goes for gold with Yellow Flag challenge

St Aidan’s goes for gold with Yellow Flag challenge

Arts & Culture

By Mary Dennehy ST AIDAN’S senior national school in Brookfield recently celebrated its links to more than 32 countries as part of its ...

Delving into the fun of science and technology

Delving into the fun of science and technology

News

By Aideen O'Flaherty A CREATIVE space for children which combines art, science, technology, engineering and maths was launched last month in the County ...

Calls to revive Cookstown estate in Tallaght

Calls to revive Cookstown estate in Tallaght

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy FRESH calls have been made for investment and vision to be directed into the Cookstown Industrial Estate in an attempt ...

Two-year housing delay in Jobstown put down to  ‘red tape’

Two-year housing delay in Jobstown put down to ‘red tape’

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy CONSTRUCTION work has only now commenced on a 14-unit infill housing development in Jobstown, which was passed by councillors in ...