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Category: Ballyfermot
‘Pure gentleman’ John was great ambassador for the area
Tributes continue to be paid to a “pure gentleman” and “great ambassador for Ballyfermot” who was laid to rest this week. John ...
Former football manager jailed for role in €2.7m heroin imports
A former football manager and League of Ireland player has been jailed for 13.5 years in relation to his “high” level role ...
Volunteers who shine a light in community are recognised
A WIDE range of volunteers who make a difference were among the recipients at the Cherry Orchard Community Awards. Among the accolades ...
Students explore the European Union
Sixth class students taking part in a project exploring the European Union had a visit from one of Dublin’s own European representatives. ...
Pharmacy is celebrating 20 years serving the community
BRENNAN’S Pharmacy in Ballyfermot is celebrating its 20-year anniversary under the stewardship of pharmacist Keith Brennan. The community pharmacy, based in Grange ...
GAA club members to run 300km to raise funds for support group
MEMBERS of a GAA club are preparing for a 300km run to raise funds for a local support group for kids with ...
Support Relay for Life appeal
A YOUNG mother from Ballyfermot who survived childhood leukaemia is calling on the Dublin community to get involved in Relay For Life ...
Local Faces: Brian Smith
No doubt many of our readers will be familiar with Ballyfermot-based trad and ballad powerhouses, The Beermats, writes Ken Doyle. Formed in ...
Bittersweet 40th birthday for Chris with his dad gone
IT WILL be a bittersweet 40th birthday for Ballyfermot man Chris Gilmartin this year. Last June, his father James (66) lost his ...
Drimnagh Cardinal plays a key role in the papal election
DRIMNAGH Cardinal Kevin Farrell has played a central role following the death of Pope Francis. In 2019, Pope Francis named Cardinal Farrell ...