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Category: Ballyfermot
The current social welfare applications process is simply not working – councillor
By William O'ConnorCOUNCILLOR John Lahart is calling for a major revamp of the social welfare applications process to reduce the excessive waiting ...
Francis celebrates his centenary in style with family and friends
By Brendan GrehanBALLYFERMOT MAN Francis Delaney celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday. His extended family and friends gathered in the Ballyfermot Sports ...
TeenLine service sees 20 per cent rise in calls received
By Mary DennehyTEENLINE Ireland received more than 24,000 calls to its confidential listening service in 2015, a 20 per cent increase on ...
Motion tabled calling for the decriminalisation of drug use
By Brendan GrehanSOUTH DUBLIN County Council could vote for drug use to be decriminalised. Councillor Francis Timmons has tabled a motion calling ...
Operation to transform – Clubs and groups across the county start programme and nationwide walk
By Laura LyneNEW Years resolutions are set to go into full swing this week as local clubs and groups prepare to take ...
Fine to be introduced for electricity customers who don’t allow smart meters to be installed
By Brendan GrehanFINES ARE to be introduced for electricity customers who will not allow smart electricity meters to be installed in their ...
Dublin Civil Defence play key role in assisting residents effected by floods
By Laura LyneVOLUNTEERS from the Dublin Civil Defence have been working this week to assist with flood relief across the county, and ...
Up to 90% of burglaries go unsolved in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot according to non-detection figures
By Brendan GrehanNON-DETECTION Rates for robberies, burglaries and theft are as high as 90 per cent in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot. New figures ...
People asked to think green and recycle their Christmas tree
By Echo ReporterDON’T let your Christmas tree be all that’s green this holiday period and make sure to reduce and recycle your ...
Barnardos looking for unwanted Christmas gifts
By Echo ReporterBARNARDOS ARE looking for your unwanted Christmas gifts. It’s practically a Christmas tradition, unwrapping presents on Christmas morning to find ...