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180,000 people visit county library in Tallaght in 2022

180,000 people visit county library in Tallaght in 2022

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OVER 180,000 people visited Tallaght Library and took to the pages of almost 100,000 new books which were rented in 2022. Area ...

Theft of pedal cycles increased by 700%

Theft of pedal cycles increased by 700%

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THERE has been a sharp increase of vehicle thefts, bike thefts, shop thefts, and aggravated burglaries in the Tallaght policing area. According ...

Garda have ‘back up presence’ at protest

Garda have ‘back up presence’ at protest

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GARDAI had a “back up presence” at a recent protest outside the entrance to Citywest Hotel. Demonstrations were held following a disturbance ...

Strain on resources accommodating new arrivals to the country continues

Strain on resources accommodating new arrivals to the country continues

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THE strain on resources in accommodating new arrivals to the country continues to be a major problem for the Irish government. An ...

Metro decision welcomed says group

Metro decision welcomed says group

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MEMBERS of the Metro South West group have welcomed the Government’s decision to “assess the requirement” to extend the proposed Metro project ...

Kishoge train station to open after 14 years

Kishoge train station to open after 14 years

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KISHOGE train station, which has been dormant since its construction at a cost of more than €6 million 14 years ago, will ...

€1.82m budget for footpath repairs and road resurfacing

€1.82m budget for footpath repairs and road resurfacing

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A BUDGET of €1.82m has been set aside for the Tallaght area in South Dublin County Council’s Roadworks Programme 2023. The highest ...

People ‘feel intimidated’ by extra garda presence in area

People ‘feel intimidated’ by extra garda presence in area

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SOME people in West Tallaght feel “intimidated” by the increased garda presence in the area after issues with anti-social behaviour on local ...

No suitable premises identified for homeless hub for single people

No suitable premises identified for homeless hub for single people

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NO SUITABLE premises has been identified in the Clondalkin area for use as a homeless hub for single people. There are 350 ...

Racism ‘raised its ugly head’ right throughout the county

Racism ‘raised its ugly head’ right throughout the county

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RACISM has “raised its ugly head” amid the “concerning rise of the far-right”, according to a councillor who is calling for anti-racism ...