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Category: News
Drama of 1916 Rising as seen by the nurse who carried the white flag
By Mary Dennehy A DRAMATIC re-enactment of the ‘surrender, the court martial and the execution’ of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, ...
Mother raises €3,400 to obtain defibrillators
By Maurice GarveyTHE parent of a young boy with a critical congenital heart defect secured funding for life-saving equipment at his pre-school ...
Students get chance to take part in leading DNA science project
By Maurice Garvey STUDENTS in Ballyfermot expressed their inner ‘CSI’ this week – taking part in scientific programme in conjunction with a ...
Careers seminar helps young students focus on their future career prospects
By Mary DennehyMORE than 1,000 Fifth-Class students from Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown descended on IT Tallaght last Friday for an interactive ...
Old Bawn students just wild about Junk Kouture – and TV’s Glenda Gilson
By Laura LyneTHE students of Old Bawn Community School were treated to a surprised visit from TV presenter Glenda Gilson last week, ...
Young man died after stolen motorbike clipped a lamppost
By Louise RoseingraveA 24-year-old man died after a stolen motorbike he was driving crashed into a lamppost on an estate green area. ...
Helping to combat racism and celebrate cultural diversity in Ireland
By William O'ConnorTO MARK European Week against Racism Week, the Social Inclusion Unit of South Dublin County Council hosted a competition to ...
Celebrations are high in St Anne’s with opening of new parents’ room
By Mary DennehyTHE benefits of parental involvement in primary schools was showcased last Friday when a new parents’ room was officially opened ...
New councillors take seats in council chamber
By Laura LyneFOLLOWING the election of four local councillors to Dáil Eireann last month, three new councillors were co-opted onto South Dublin ...
Online shopping giant Amazon in continuing talks with Jacob’s Social Club to determine the members’ future
By Maurice GarveyTALKS are continuing between the committee of the Jacob’s Biscuits Social Club and online shopping giant Amazon to find a ...