Author: Simon Walsh

Alarming increase in drug use amongst young people in Clondalkin

Alarming increase in drug use amongst young people in Clondalkin

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey THE recession has led to increased levels of poverty, drug use and unemployment in Clondalkin – with some areas ...

‘Getting letter [about respite] sent me into a meltdown’ says Tallaght mother

‘Getting letter [about respite] sent me into a meltdown’ says Tallaght mother

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy Only getting 22 days respite in the past two years has forced one carer to speak out. Noeleen Cullen is ...

Citywise Fast Track dreams of students

Citywise Fast Track dreams of students

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy AWARDS were presented this week to more than 80 young people who are engaging in extra-curricular activities to support their ...

Christmas miracle as Tallaght boy is reunited with missing dog Mojo

Christmas miracle as Tallaght boy is reunited with missing dog Mojo

News

A couple of weeks ago we brought you the sad story of missing Mojo, the beloved dog of a young Tallaght boy who has ...

Amazing scenes as the annual Santa Cycle heads to Clondalkin

Amazing scenes as the annual Santa Cycle heads to Clondalkin

Clondalkin

The Laurels Charity Crew are lighting up Dublin this evening as they weave their way from the Phoenix Park all the way ...

Elderly woman in serious condition after early morning collision

Elderly woman in serious condition after early morning collision

Latest

Gardai in Crumlin who are investigating a serious injury collision on Sundrive Road beside Sundrive Park, wish to appeal for witnesses. At ...

Tallaght mother unable to hold or hug her children because of skin condition

Tallaght mother unable to hold or hug her children because of skin condition

Tallaght

A MOTHER-of-three who can’t hug or hold her children due to a painful, debilitating and isolating skin syndrome has this week spoken ...

Dental posts to be filled at Clondalkin clinic

Dental posts to be filled at Clondalkin clinic

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey FIANNA Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran has this week welcomed the approval by Health Minister Simon Harris to ...

More rapid-build units for Cherry Orchard

More rapid-build units for Cherry Orchard

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey DUBLIN City Council have announced plans to introduce an additional 53 rapid-build homes in Cherry Orchard – news which has ...

Elderly man was asked for €3,570 for unnecessary roof repairs

Elderly man was asked for €3,570 for unnecessary roof repairs

Clondalkin

By Brendan Grehan A CLONDALKIN MAN who got an elderly man to pay him €3,570 for unnecessary roof repairs will pay the money ...