Category: Clondalkin

Playspace opened in Collinstown Park

Playspace opened in Collinstown Park

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey MAYOR of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Ed O’Brien officially opened a new playspace at Collinstown Park in Clondalkin. On ...

Children to receive art books

Children to receive art books

Clondalkin

By Hayden Moore CHILDREN in family hubs and a direct provision centre in South Dublin are set to receive new books as part ...

Residents anger at overgrown footpaths and green spaces

Residents anger at overgrown footpaths and green spaces

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey GRASS cutting works in the county were impacted by Covid-19 restrictions in March/April, while heavy rainfall in July/August exacerbated the ...

Local Faces: Claire Garvey

Local Faces: Claire Garvey

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey STUDYING for a Masters in Russia without knowing the language and battling a gang of hardened elderly babooshkas at a ...

The Red Line Book Festival returns despite some challenges

The Red Line Book Festival returns despite some challenges

Clondalkin

By William O'Connor THE Red Line Book Festival launched on Tuesday its blended programme of events taking place both online and offline, ...

Library service awarded €15k for Creative Studio initiative

Library service awarded €15k for Creative Studio initiative

Clondalkin

The South Dublin County Council library service has been awarded €15,000 in funding for its Creative Studio initiative in the new North ...

Líle’s story is shortlisted from 500 entries around Ireland

Líle’s story is shortlisted from 500 entries around Ireland

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey A SHORT story written by Clondalkin resident Líle Ní Annracháin Frost, was shortlisted from almost 500 stories from around Ireland ...

Unique character Jamsie was known for his fancy dress outfits

Unique character Jamsie was known for his fancy dress outfits

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey TRIBUTES have been paid this week to a unique character in Clondalkin – Jamsie Hempsey. Mr Hempsey was known for ...

Illegal parking and dumping are creating a hazard risk

Illegal parking and dumping are creating a hazard risk

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey ILLEGAL parking and dumping are creating a hazard risk in an industrial estate, according to a ratepayer who feels the ...

New operator to take over the running of the Round Tower Heritage Centre

New operator to take over the running of the Round Tower Heritage Centre

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey THE Round Tower Heritage Centre (Brú Chronain) in Clondalkin Village has a new operator following a successful tender by local ...