Category: Tallaght

‘I think it’s about feeling like you’re an equal part of society’

‘I think it’s about feeling like you’re an equal part of society’

Tallaght

A LOCAL carer is advocating for a yes vote in next month’s referendums so people can “hear the voices of carers” and ...

Single mother of six begging for  help ‘and I’m not being heard’

Single mother of six begging for help ‘and I’m not being heard’

Tallaght

A SINGLE mother-of-six said her mental health “is deteriorating” due to ongoing issues with her council house in Killinarden. Amy Tynan moved ...

Mother had to pay €4,700 each for two children to get braces

Mother had to pay €4,700 each for two children to get braces

Tallaght

A LOCAL politician is calling for the restoration of paediatric dental services in Tallaght and for orthodontic procedures to be carried out ...

BusConnects report delayed due to volume of submissions

BusConnects report delayed due to volume of submissions

Tallaght

AN BORD Pleanála’s inspector’s report into the proposed BusConnects project from Tallaght/Clondalkin to the city centre has been delayed due to the ...

Garda car diverted while on way to a stabbing incident

Garda car diverted while on way to a stabbing incident

Tallaght

A garda patrol car, which was on the way to a stabbing, had to be diverted when they observed a man driving ...

New COPD support group is welcome addition to the area

New COPD support group is welcome addition to the area

Tallaght

A NEW support group for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was launched in the Fettercairn Community Centre on Monday morning. ...

Person of the Year Nico helps to clean up Talbot’s Leap in village

Person of the Year Nico helps to clean up Talbot’s Leap in village

Tallaght

TALLAGHT Person of the Year Nico Crowley traded his gold ceremonial chains for a ladder and bin bags when he carried out ...

Recycled plastic benches make yard happier place

Recycled plastic benches make yard happier place

Tallaght

THE recent installation of five benches made of recycled plastic in the yard at Tallaght Community National School in Jobstown has made ...

Residents not consulted over removal of trees

Residents not consulted over removal of trees

Tallaght

THE removal of three mature trees in the Oaks development in Belgard Heights, Tallaght, last week has left a local resident questioning ...

Inspirational coach Brendan influenced the world of karate

Inspirational coach Brendan influenced the world of karate

Tallaght

TRIBUTES poured in this week following the tragic loss of Sensei Brendan Perry – an inspirational karate coach from Rathfarnham. Brendan ran ...