Category: Ballyfermot

Man punched former partner repeatedly around the head and threatened to stab her

Man punched former partner repeatedly around the head and threatened to stab her

Ballyfermot

A man who beat up his former partner in a fit of jealousy has been jailed for two years, reports Declan Brennan. ...

People’s Park promises to ‘have long-lasting impact’

People’s Park promises to ‘have long-lasting impact’

Ballyfermot

THE newest park in the city was officially opened in Ballyfermot this week by Dublin City Council. The People’s Park transforms what ...

Were you involved in the tenant rent strikes in the 1970s?

Were you involved in the tenant rent strikes in the 1970s?

Ballyfermot

THIS year marks the 50th anniversary of council tenant rent strikes in Ireland, including a prominent campaign that took place in Ballyfermot. ...

Woman who stole €9,000 from elderly lady gets 18 months jail

Woman who stole €9,000 from elderly lady gets 18 months jail

Ballyfermot

A Dublin woman who stole almost €9,000 from an elderly lady she was caring for during lockdown has been jailed for 18 ...

Crumlin community scoops top digital award at virtual ceremony

Crumlin community scoops top digital award at virtual ceremony

Ballyfermot

CRUMLIN was announced as winner of the Community Digital category at the .IE Digital Town Awards. The awards honour local town projects ...

Youth service approved for €400k for European projects

Youth service approved for €400k for European projects

Ballyfermot

BALLYFERMOT Youth Service (bys) has been approved for a grant of €400,000 following an application to the European Union to carry out ...

Crumlin scores ‘very well’ in first IBAL litter survey

Crumlin scores ‘very well’ in first IBAL litter survey

Ballyfermot

CRUMLIN scored ‘very well’ in its first inclusion of the IBAL litter survey, with over half of the sites visited receiving a ...

Máirín (108) visits Baldonnel to celebrate cousin’s flypast

Máirín (108) visits Baldonnel to celebrate cousin’s flypast

Ballyfermot

ONE of Ireland’s oldest residents visited the Irish Air Corps Baldonnel base on Monday to celebrate another milestone. Máirín Hughes, who celebrated ...

New autism space will ‘take away some of the burden’ for parents

New autism space will ‘take away some of the burden’ for parents

Ballyfermot

THE opening of a new autism space will help to “take away some of the burden” for parents of children on the ...

Bugs, bees and biodiversity at the Bord Bia Bloom . . .

Bugs, bees and biodiversity at the Bord Bia Bloom . . .

Ballyfermot

Students and staff of National Learning Network Ballyfermot showcased their wildflower garden and bug hotel at Bord Bia Bloom during June bank ...