Category: Tallaght

‘Step’ in the right direction for pool accessibility at the sports complex

‘Step’ in the right direction for pool accessibility at the sports complex

Tallaght

A new “step” towards accessibility was taken by Tallaght Sports Complex where new graduated steps were installed to help everyone enter the ...

‘Everything was gone’ family left homeless after electrical fire

‘Everything was gone’ family left homeless after electrical fire

Tallaght

“My mental health has gone downhill,” said a woman who is currently homeless following a fire in her council house. Natasha Valentine ...

Man ‘committed serious crime’ jailed for five years

Man ‘committed serious crime’ jailed for five years

Tallaght

A man has been jailed for five years for a spate of robberies, which included pulling a TV from the wall of ...

‘You don’t have to be a great reader to join’ teenage book club

‘You don’t have to be a great reader to join’ teenage book club

Tallaght

“You don’t have to be a great reader to join,” said librarian Caoimhe Dowling as Tallaght library is about to bring back ...

Upset residents oppose council workers removing playground

Upset residents oppose council workers removing playground

Tallaght

Residents of a Balrothery estate obstructed South Dublin County Council from dismantling their home-made playground that “dramatically” improved their kids’ mental health. ...

Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks

Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks

Tallaght

A father who went out of his way for his son with Down Syndrome to achieve his dreams passed away at the ...

Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion

Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion

Tallaght

A fifth-year student from St Aidan’s Community School was named All-Ireland champion in girls’ public speaking as she discussed women’s power. Sandsiwe ...

Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open

Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open

Tallaght

A Tattoo Day in aid of the suicide prevention cause is set to be a “great” event with chats and community spirit ...

Super player Leo’s dedication and passion was second to none

Super player Leo’s dedication and passion was second to none

Tallaght

Lifelong member of Glenville Pitch and Putt Club on Kiltipper Road, Leo O’Reilly will be remembered as a “super player” whose dedication ...

Musician struck by car is left with catastrophic injuries

Musician struck by car is left with catastrophic injuries

Tallaght

A bench warrant has been issued for a driver who left a musician with lifelong catastrophic injuries after hitting him as he ...