Category: Ballyfermot

Greengrocers gone after 58 years on the Golden Mile

Greengrocers gone after 58 years on the Golden Mile

Ballyfermot

AFTER 58 YEARS, the last day of business for K Doyle Greengrocers in Ballyfermot, was Friday, August 30. A landmark for the ...

Vintage van gives trip of a lifetime to family

Vintage van gives trip of a lifetime to family

Ballyfermot

A FAMILY trip to Munster in an old Toyota van ended up becoming a dream holiday adventure along the coast of Ireland ...

Mystery Tour hits all the buttons for fun and frolics

Mystery Tour hits all the buttons for fun and frolics

Ballyfermot

A GREAT way for the elderly to have a carefree and cheerful day out, the “Mystery Tour” departing from Ballyfermot last Saturday ...

Thirteen European countries welcomed by Ballyfermot

Thirteen European countries welcomed by Ballyfermot

Ballyfermot

BALLYFERMOT Youth Service welcomed over thirty youth workers from 13 European countries on Monday, August 19, to discuss and plan Erasmus+ youth ...

From singing, tap-dancing to the Wall of Death adventures

From singing, tap-dancing to the Wall of Death adventures

Ballyfermot

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

Local drummers in world-class band

Ballyfermot

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

Planning applied again for simulator building at Inchicore Railway Works

Ballyfermot

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

BMX jam hits the high spots at Cherry Orchard event

Ballyfermot

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

Simulated boxing programme at St Matthew’s Boxing Club to enhance skills and reduce risk

Ballyfermot

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’

Heritage Day to feature ‘look-back’

Ballyfermot

A WIDE range of music and activities is scheduled for Ballyfermot Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24, at Ballyfermot Library. The family-friendly ...