Category: Clondalkin

Post-it notes by pupils help promotion of positive health

Post-it notes by pupils help promotion of positive health

Clondalkin

By Brittany King A CONFERENCE held by the Wellbeing for Teachers and Learners (WLT) group in Croke Park on November 18 saw ...

‘There is no senese of urgency for a homeless hostel’

‘There is no senese of urgency for a homeless hostel’

Clondalkin

DESPITE putting forward numerous proposals for a homeless hostel in Clondalkin since his election in 2014, Independent Councillor Francis Timmons is “frustrated” ...

‘Action needs to be taken to address animal abuse’

‘Action needs to be taken to address animal abuse’

Clondalkin

By Brittany King Students from Deansrath Community College raised over €400 as part of an ongoing campaign to increase knowledge in animal ...

Clondalkin teen wins Christie Hennessy song-writing prize

Clondalkin teen wins Christie Hennessy song-writing prize

Clondalkin

By Brittany King SEVENTEEN year-old singer/songwriter from Clondalkin, Curtis Walsh, won the IMRO Christie Hennessy song-writing competition in Tralee on Saturday, November ...

Study shows investment in children makes a difference

Study shows investment in children makes a difference

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey  CHILDREN from traditional disadvantaged areas are performing better than expected, according to a survey conducted by Clondalkin-based organisation Archways. ...

‘Kind and thoughtful’ Elaine Doherty named Carer of the Year

‘Kind and thoughtful’ Elaine Doherty named Carer of the Year

Clondalkin

CLONDALKIN’S very own Elaine Doherty, was this week named Comfort Keepers’ Carer of the year 2017, for Ireland.  The award was made ...

Community rallies behind family of Clondalkin man seriously injured in road accident

Community rallies behind family of Clondalkin man seriously injured in road accident

Clondalkin

By Brittany King  THE community response to fundraising initiatives for a man injured in a serious road accident, has surpassed expectations, with ...

Neilstown’s first-ever Dáil deputy selected again to run for his party in the next election

Neilstown’s first-ever Dáil deputy selected again to run for his party in the next election

Clondalkin

By Maurice Kenny NEILSTOWN’S first-ever TD Gino Kenny, has been selected to run again for his seat in the next general election ...

Residents voice anger over Garda and SDCC response to anti-social behaviour

Residents voice anger over Garda and SDCC response to anti-social behaviour

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey  THE response by gardai and South Dublin County Council to residents' anger at a recent public policing meeting in ...

Saint Joseph’s Pipe Band celebrate 80th anniversary

Saint Joseph’s Pipe Band celebrate 80th anniversary

Clondalkin

By Aura McMenamin The St Joseph’s Pipe Band celebrated its 80th anniversary by hosting a celebratory and fundraising concert at the Red ...