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Library encourages people to ‘step out of their comfort zone’

Library encourages people to ‘step out of their comfort zone’

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Tallaght Library is back in full swing for the new year after welcoming 13,875 people through their doors in December. At the ...

Scooters and scramblers pursuit by gardai welcomed by public

Scooters and scramblers pursuit by gardai welcomed by public

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A CHANGE in policy where gardai can now pursue scramblers, scooters and electric bikes, has been welcomed by TD Mark Ward, who ...

Busiest footpaths in the village listed for repair

Busiest footpaths in the village listed for repair

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One of the busiest footpaths in Tallaght village was listed for repairs in the Council’s Draft Roadworks Programme 2025 after some elderly ...

‘I’m tired of quick fixes’ says tenant about damp and mould

‘I’m tired of quick fixes’ says tenant about damp and mould

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A council tenant hopes to have his roof “opened up” after reporting condensation and mould issues to South Dublin County Council for ...

Twenty inspections in Larkfield House in 2024

Twenty inspections in Larkfield House in 2024

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OVER 20 inspections were carried out on premises in Larkfield House in 2024. Cllr Madeleine Johansson (PBP), asked South Dublin County Council ...

Houses acquired under Derelict Sites Act to get remedial work before sale

Houses acquired under Derelict Sites Act to get remedial work before sale

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Remedial works on four derelict properties by South Dublin County Council began in January. In April 2024, the council acquired four houses ...

Illegal bonfires at Halloween cost the council over €65,000

Illegal bonfires at Halloween cost the council over €65,000

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Illegal bonfires in Tallaght cost South Dublin County Council (SDCC) €65,000 last Halloween. The SDCC estimate was revealed at the area meeting ...

‘Ghost buses’ of private operators letting down commuters regularly

‘Ghost buses’ of private operators letting down commuters regularly

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Passengers are being let down by private operators of public transport, according to Paul Murphy TD. Following a week of complaints from ...

Spike in homelessness across every age group is a ‘deafening’ wake-up call

Spike in homelessness across every age group is a ‘deafening’ wake-up call

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The Salvation Army has described homeless statistics as a ‘deafening wake-up call’ for the new Government – and said it is witnessing ...

Theatre nurse manager writes poems of her love for Irish life

Theatre nurse manager writes poems of her love for Irish life

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“There’s no way I’m leaving this place,” said a nurse manager who celebrated 20 years working with Tallaght University Hospital. Monica Mathias ...