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Category: Ballyfermot
From singing, tap-dancing to the Wall of Death adventures
KATHLEEN Gillespie recalled her high-octane exploits during her time as a variety performer in her youth, as she and her family and ...
Local drummers in world-class band
Two local men were involved in a band who became World Champions in Scotland at the weekend. Conor McNally, from Tallaght and ...
Planning applied again for simulator building at Inchicore Railway Works
IARNRÓD Éireann has once again applied for permission for a specialist railway simulator building to support driver training at Inchicore Railway Works, ...
BMX jam hits the high spots at Cherry Orchard event
A MASSIVE BMX jam took place in Ballyfermot – an event which was primarily organised by five youths aged 15-17, from Cherry ...
Simulated boxing programme at St Matthew’s Boxing Club to enhance skills and reduce risk
A SIMULATED boxing programme has been developed over the last six years by Ballyfermot boxing coach Robert Murray to enhance skills and ...
Heritage Day to feature ‘look-back’
A WIDE range of music and activities is scheduled for Ballyfermot Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24, at Ballyfermot Library. The family-friendly ...
Man who raped step-daughter on her 15th birthday gets jail
A man who raped his stepdaughter on her 15th birthday has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years, reports Niamh O’Donoghue. Anthony Byrne (55) ...
Planned specialist railway simulator to train drivers declared invalid by Dublin City Council
A PLANNING application for a specialist railway simulator to support driver training at Inchicore Railway Works, has been declared invalid by Dublin ...
Young people create mural in garda station public office
Young people from Foróige's ABLE Youth Diversion Project, alongside local community gardaí, have designed and created a mural for the public office ...
Former Manchester United stars show off their skills
FORMER stars of Manchester United showed they still have their football skills in Ballyfermot over the weekend. A number of events were ...