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Council commits to a proactive approach to protection of hedgerows and their heritage

Council commits to a proactive approach to protection of hedgerows and their heritage

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The protection of South Dublin County’s hedgerows is ruled by European and national legislation, says South Dublin County Council. Clondalkin independent councillor ...

Hot words at council’s meeting on sex and gender identity

Hot words at council’s meeting on sex and gender identity

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A motion calling on the Minister for Children to remove parts of the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum from schools ...

Over 1,000 new homes built in Clondalkin in the last 12 months

Over 1,000 new homes built in Clondalkin in the last 12 months

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With 1,054 new homes built in 2024, Clondalkin saw the second-highest number of dwelling completions in the country, according to a CSO ...

Council crews respond to 222 call outs during storm

Council crews respond to 222 call outs during storm

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SOUTH Dublin County Council crews responded to 222 call outs for reported incidents during Storm Éowyn. Over 150 trees fell or were ...

Cherry Orchard’s 137 units form part of a larger plan

Cherry Orchard’s 137 units form part of a larger plan

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PROPOSALS for 137 homes in Cherry Orchard were presented to Dublin City Council this week, which form part of larger plans for ...

Blood donations urgently needed due to stocks running critically low in hospitals

Blood donations urgently needed due to stocks running critically low in hospitals

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OVER 12,000 blood donations are needed “in the coming days and weeks” to avoid more pressure on the hospitals, said the Irish ...

Five years for man who said he would ‘slit children’s throats’

Five years for man who said he would ‘slit children’s throats’

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A man who attempted to “extort two innocent people” by threatening to slit children’s throats, burn down one of their family homes ...

Grant of €21 million for council to progress active travel facilities and school road safety

Grant of €21 million for council to progress active travel facilities and school road safety

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South Dublin County Council received a €21.5 million grant from the National Transportation Authority (NTA) to progress with active travel facilities and ...

Water disruption is becoming a real possibility

Water disruption is becoming a real possibility

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The likelihood of significant water supply disruption in the Greater Dublin Area is becoming a real possibility, reported South Dublin County Council. ...

Apology after ‘left the building’ statement from Sinn Féin councillor on FF absences

Apology after ‘left the building’ statement from Sinn Féin councillor on FF absences

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A SINN FÉIN councillor apologised to two Fianna Fáil colleagues after controversial statements made at the December council meeting, reports Alessia Micalizzi. ...