Category: Ballyfermot

One of Ballyfermot’s oldest residents passes away shortly after celebrating milestone birthday

One of Ballyfermot’s oldest residents passes away shortly after celebrating milestone birthday

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey A GREAT-great-grandfather celebrated his 100th birthday last week, just days before passing away from natural causes. Ballyfermot man Thomas ...

‘Ballyer mayor’ honoured with plaque outside centre

‘Ballyer mayor’ honoured with plaque outside centre

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey A PLAQUE was erected recently in Ballyfermot to remember one of the most recognisable faces in the area. Gentle gent ...

Ballyfermot businesses donate €2,200 for funding of first responder training and defibrillator

Ballyfermot businesses donate €2,200 for funding of first responder training and defibrillator

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey A COUPLE of years ago, an elderly woman collapsed on the street in the shopping area of Grange Cross in ...

Failure to name waste providers may bring fines

Failure to name waste providers may bring fines

Ballyfermot

A NUMBER of homes in Ballyfermot are facing fines after failing to confirm who their waste provider is, to Dublin City Council. ...

Possible disruption to water supply for several Ballyfermot estates due to essential works

Possible disruption to water supply for several Ballyfermot estates due to essential works

Ballyfermot

Residents in several parts of Ballyfermot could experience a loss of water supply for a time today as essential works take place ...

On This Day in 1982: Ballyfermot Library has a lot to offer

On This Day in 1982: Ballyfermot Library has a lot to offer

Ballyfermot

On this day in 1982 the RTE cameras travelled to Ballyfermot Library to find out all about the local amenity and how ...

‘Chronic’ levels of suicide urgently require out-of-hours services

‘Chronic’ levels of suicide urgently require out-of-hours services

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey SUICIDE rates in Cherry Orchard are currently at a “chronic” level with many people in the community pushing for ...

Leaving Cert students scored ‘exceptionally high’ marks

Leaving Cert students scored ‘exceptionally high’ marks

Ballyfermot

By Alannah Kenny Schools from Lucan and Ballyfermot were pleasantly surprised as the Leaving Certificate results rolled in early on Wednesday morning. ...

Taking a step back in time proves to be a winning formula

Taking a step back in time proves to be a winning formula

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey STEP back in time for a day of music, dancing, old photos and videos will grace Ballyfermot Library on Saturday, ...

There’s a celebration of Ballyfermot, its people and local heritage starting this weekend

There’s a celebration of Ballyfermot, its people and local heritage starting this weekend

Ballyfermot

A celebration of Ballyfermot, its people and local heritage will kick off this Saturday at the local library. The three events will ...