Category: Ballyfermot

Joyriders’ crash into pole left over 2,500 residents without electricity

Joyriders’ crash into pole left over 2,500 residents without electricity

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey JOYRIDERS crashed into an electricity pole this week, causing over 2,500 residents to suffer a power shortage late at night. ...

‘For the love of the game’ chronicles history of small-sided football in Ireland

‘For the love of the game’ chronicles history of small-sided football in Ireland

Ballyfermot

Football fans can get their hands on a book chronicling a fascinating history of small-sided football in Ireland when ‘For the Love ...

Sharp decrease in number of burglaries in Ballyfermot

Sharp decrease in number of burglaries in Ballyfermot

Ballyfermot

BURGLARIES have significantly decreased in Ballyfermot, according to the latest statistics from the recent Joint Policing Meeting. There were 87 burglaries reported ...

Work begins on new €700,000 all-weather soccer pitch in Brickfield Park

Work begins on new €700,000 all-weather soccer pitch in Brickfield Park

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey WORK has commenced on the new €700,000 all-weather soccer pitch in Brickfield Park, Drimnagh. Sinn Féin councillor Ray McHugh welcomed ...

Gardai seize 530 cars so far in Ballyfermot this year

Gardai seize 530 cars so far in Ballyfermot this year

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey DESPITE gardai removing over 530 cars in Ballyfermot this year, authorities are concerned at the high level of cheap bangers ...

Authorities in Ballyfermot welcome largely peaceful Halloween

Authorities in Ballyfermot welcome largely peaceful Halloween

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey AUTHORITIES have welcomed Halloween passing off in Ballyfermot without any major incidents. Bar the inevitable pockets of bonfires and illegal ...

Ballyfermot man smashed bottle over victim’s head on the Luas

Ballyfermot man smashed bottle over victim’s head on the Luas

Ballyfermot

A man who took part in a violent assault on a Luas passenger has been jailed for four years with the final ...

New Ballyfermot complex should give elderly residents priority

New Ballyfermot complex should give elderly residents priority

Ballyfermot

By Maurice Garvey A HIGH proportion of elderly residents are living alone in parts of Ballyfermot, and should be prioritised for the new ...

Market fair for refurbishment of Victories building in Ballyfermot

Market fair for refurbishment of Victories building in Ballyfermot

Ballyfermot

A MARKET fair takes place at the Our Lady of Victories building on Sarsfield Road, on Saturday, October 29, from 11am to ...

This haunted house in Ballyfermot is a must-see before Halloween

This haunted house in Ballyfermot is a must-see before Halloween

Ballyfermot

A house in Ballyfermot could be the scariest residence in the capital this Halloween, but don’t worry, it’s all for a very ...