Category: Clondalkin

Councillors get the run-around over roundabout

Councillors get the run-around over roundabout

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyCOUNCILLORS have been “frozen out” of a major study on the Walkinstown roundabout, despite calls being made for briefings and ...

‘Responsible citizen’ gets fined  €150 for littering

‘Responsible citizen’ gets fined €150 for littering

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA WOMAN who received a €150 fine after leaving a clothes bag beside a clothes bank on Sundrive Road – ...

Fresh hope for the homeless and those fleeing domestic violence

Fresh hope for the homeless and those fleeing domestic violence

Clondalkin

By Mary DennehyMONEY has been earmarked by South Dublin County Council for an emergency women’s refuge and a separate supported temporary accommodation ...

Local programmes and plans for 1916 centenary launched

Local programmes and plans for 1916 centenary launched

Clondalkin

By William O'ConnorAN TAOISEACH, Enda Kenny, was joined by An Tánaiste Joan Burton, Heather Humphreys, Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the ...

Council’s park depots may be axed – but no jobs will be lost in the move

Council’s park depots may be axed – but no jobs will be lost in the move

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA REVIEW of park depots in Dublin City Council is currently underway – with Garryowen Road depot in line for ...

After tragic blaze, State must look again at Traveller homes

After tragic blaze, State must look again at Traveller homes

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyA REASSESSMENT of Ireland’s entire Traveller accommodation programme is needed at State level, a member of Tallaght’s travelling community has ...

Local GAA clubs in South Dublin benefit from over €800,000 funds allocation

Local GAA clubs in South Dublin benefit from over €800,000 funds allocation

Clondalkin

By Laura LyneGAA CLUBS throughout South Dublin are set to benefit from more than €800,000 in Sports Capital Grants as the allocation ...

Clinical Ormond to fight again in US

Clinical Ormond to fight again in US

Clondalkin

By Stephen LeonardSTEPHEN Ormond will be hoping to clock up another win in his professional boxing career this month after having comfortably ...

Gold for Clondalkin Gymnastics Club

Gold for Clondalkin Gymnastics Club

Clondalkin

By Stephen LeonardCLONDALKIN Gymnas-tics Club’s Precision Display Squad produced a great performance in the Sapphire International Gymnastics Competition in Glasgow. Some ten ...

Hail to the heroes! Former Irish soccer international, Paul McGrath, shows his appreciation for heroic youngsters

Hail to the heroes! Former Irish soccer international, Paul McGrath, shows his appreciation for heroic youngsters

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyQUICK thinking action by a group of young boys helped save the life of a youngster involved in a horrific ...