Category: Tallaght

Mixed reactions to new Avonbeg Road pedestrian and cycle scheme

Mixed reactions to new Avonbeg Road pedestrian and cycle scheme

Tallaght

MIXED reactions were expressed surrounding the new Avonbeg Road Cycle Scheme with some resident’s describing it as “disgraceful” and others lauding the ...

Africa Day celebrates culture and heritage within our community

Africa Day celebrates culture and heritage within our community

Tallaght

AFRICA Day, which took place on May 25, was marked by a series of well-attended events around the county. Jobstown woman Yemi ...

Migrant parents encouraged to speak their native language

Migrant parents encouraged to speak their native language

Tallaght

MIGRANT parents are increasingly making good use of a programme in Tallaght that encourages them to speak their native language with their ...

Pride rainbow walkway first step in making The Square more inclusive

Pride rainbow walkway first step in making The Square more inclusive

Tallaght

A PRIDE rainbow walkway was unveiled in the Level 2 car park of the Square Shopping Centre, adjacent to Sean Walsh Park ...

Touching tribute to Jim Lawlor

Touching tribute to Jim Lawlor

Tallaght

THE life and legacy of Tallaght volunteer Jim Lawlor was celebrated at an official event, which marked the naming of the red ...

€6k raised at charity match will benefit school and club

€6k raised at charity match will benefit school and club

Tallaght

OVER €6,000 was raised for sensory equipment for a local primary school and for the development of a ‘Football for All’ initiative ...

Memorial plaque celebrates life of Winifred Mabel Letts

Memorial plaque celebrates life of Winifred Mabel Letts

Tallaght

A MEMORIAL plaque celebrating the work and life of Winifred Mabel Letts has been unveiled by President Michael D Higgins. Opened by ...

Brave young Evie (3) delighted  with her honorary garda status

Brave young Evie (3) delighted with her honorary garda status

Tallaght

A TALLAGHT girl with a rare genetic condition was awarded honorary garda status last week, in advance of receiving her official garda ...

Local Faces: Vikki Whelan

Local Faces: Vikki Whelan

Tallaght

IT IS people like Vikki Whelan – one of the founding members of the Whitechurch Residents Association, who are dedicated and proactive ...

Bloomfield delivers first National Service for Huntington’s Disease

Bloomfield delivers first National Service for Huntington’s Disease

Tallaght

MINISTER for Mental Health and Older Persons Mary Butler TD visited Bloomfield Health Services recently in recognition of Bloomfield delivering the first ...