Category: Ballyfermot

Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting

Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting

Ballyfermot

THE future of a major arts festival in Ballyfermot is still uncertain after an emergency meeting with council officials last week. The ...

Parents of neurodivergent children support each other

Parents of neurodivergent children support each other

Ballyfermot

One group of Dublin 10 parents of neurodivergent children have come together to provide support for each other, and other parents in ...

‘My life is very sad and lonely now’ says 81-year-old knocked down by car

‘My life is very sad and lonely now’ says 81-year-old knocked down by car

Ballyfermot

A driver broke a red light and knocked down an elderly lady as she crossed the road with her dog, leaving her ...

‘Pure gentleman’ John was great ambassador for the area

‘Pure gentleman’ John was great ambassador for the area

Ballyfermot

Tributes continue to be paid to a “pure gentleman” and “great ambassador for Ballyfermot” who was laid to rest this week. John ...

Former football manager jailed for role in €2.7m heroin imports

Former football manager jailed for role in €2.7m heroin imports

Ballyfermot

A former football manager and  League of Ireland player has been jailed for 13.5 years in relation to his “high” level role ...

Volunteers who shine a light in community are recognised

Volunteers who shine a light in community are recognised

Ballyfermot

A WIDE range of volunteers who make a difference were among the recipients at the Cherry Orchard Community Awards. Among the accolades ...

Students explore the European Union

Students explore the European Union

Ballyfermot

Sixth class students taking part in a project exploring the European Union had a visit from one of Dublin’s own European representatives. ...

Pharmacy is celebrating 20 years serving the community

Pharmacy is celebrating 20 years serving the community

Ballyfermot

BRENNAN’S Pharmacy in Ballyfermot is celebrating its 20-year anniversary under the stewardship of pharmacist Keith Brennan. The community pharmacy, based in Grange ...

GAA club members to run 300km to raise funds for support group

GAA club members to run 300km to raise funds for support group

Ballyfermot

MEMBERS of a GAA club are preparing for a 300km run to raise funds for a local support group for kids with ...

Support Relay for Life appeal

Support Relay for Life appeal

Ballyfermot

A YOUNG mother from Ballyfermot who survived childhood leukaemia is calling on the Dublin community to get involved in Relay For Life ...