Category: Clondalkin

Frustration and criticism as road works  is causing ‘great level of disruption’

Frustration and criticism as road works is causing ‘great level of disruption’

Clondalkin

ROAD works in Clondalkin taking place since October has led to frustration and criticism from local representatives that it seems to be ...

Round Tower Visitor Centre model has failed and needs re-examining

Round Tower Visitor Centre model has failed and needs re-examining

Clondalkin

THE current model for the Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin has “failed” and needs to be re-examined according to Cllr William ...

Boom in book borrowing as libraries host inclusive events

Boom in book borrowing as libraries host inclusive events

Clondalkin

Nearly 800 new borrowers were registered in November between North Clondalkin, Lucan, and Palmerstown libraries. Respectively, 295, 431, and 71 new members ...

Local Faces: Mary Conlon

Local Faces: Mary Conlon

Clondalkin

FOR anyone who has to make a speech at, say, their daughter's wedding or a big presentation at work and is terrified ...

Anti-social activity space ‘not in charge’ by council is a magnet for drug users

Anti-social activity space ‘not in charge’ by council is a magnet for drug users

Clondalkin

South Dublin County Council don’t have the authority to secure a space where anti-social activity and drug use are taking place, a ...

Calls for strict enforcement action on Larkfield House

Calls for strict enforcement action on Larkfield House

Clondalkin

SOUTH Dublin County Council are “managing non-compliance with planning permission” in relation to Larkfield House, but calls remain for enforcement action to ...

Forest destroyed in ‘mysterious circumstances’ and for no reason

Forest destroyed in ‘mysterious circumstances’ and for no reason

Clondalkin

A Stepping Stone Forest of 600 trees was destroyed “under mysterious circumstances” and “with no apparent reasons,” according to a councillor. The ...

Relay First Lap remembers those lives lost to cancer

Relay First Lap remembers those lives lost to cancer

Clondalkin

“I LOST both my parents to cancer, and Relay for Life gave me something to look forward to,” said the founder of ...

Dolcain House seeking IPA accommodation exemption

Dolcain House seeking IPA accommodation exemption

Clondalkin

A SECTION 5 Declaration application has been lodged to South Dublin County Council, seeking exempted development status for Dolcain House in Clondalkin. ...

‘A beacon of light with a heart of gold’

‘A beacon of light with a heart of gold’

Clondalkin

TRIBUTES have poured in for Leah French, a community stalwart in Clondalkin, who sadly died on New Year’s Day at Tallaght Hospital. ...