Category: Tallaght

Ronnie always went above and beyond the call of duty

Ronnie always went above and beyond the call of duty

Tallaght

Ronnie Bannon was laid to rest in Bohernabreena Cemetery on Wednesday morning. He had peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 10 at ...

Confusion over responsibility for upkeep of M50 underpass

Confusion over responsibility for upkeep of M50 underpass

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy A QUESTION concerning where responsibility lies for the underpass system at the M50/Spawell Interchange has been raised in council chambers. ...

Animal rights protesters stage demonstration calling for the closure of Ashton dog pound

Animal rights protesters stage demonstration calling for the closure of Ashton dog pound

Tallaght

By Maurice Garvey ANIMAL rights protesters staged a demonstration at South Dublin County Council offices on last week, calling for Ashton dog pound ...

Trio of small forests to take root in Sean Walsh Park project

Trio of small forests to take root in Sean Walsh Park project

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy A TRIO of small forests are set to take root in Sean Walsh Park as part of a project to ...

Stories from the Frontline: I felt a sense of purpose during the lockdown serving the city

Stories from the Frontline: I felt a sense of purpose during the lockdown serving the city

Tallaght

The South Dublin County Volunteer Centre, in partnership with South Dublin County Council, is running a campaign called Stories from the Frontline ...

Community stalwart Gerry celebrating milestone birthday

Community stalwart Gerry celebrating milestone birthday

Tallaght

By Aideen O'Flaherty A COMMUNITY stalwart, who is a familiar face to many across Tallaght for his involvement in various local groups and ...

Local Faces: Fran Halpin

Local Faces: Fran Halpin

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy PEBBLES have become Fran Halpin’s stepping stones to a life as a full-time painter, providing bouyancy to her childhood ...

The Collectors: A resplendent Irish historical museum of stamps, postcards, letters and envelopes

The Collectors: A resplendent Irish historical museum of stamps, postcards, letters and envelopes

Tallaght

By Maurice Garvey THE front room of Jackie Mullen’s Tallaght home is essentially an Irish historical museum, resplendent via the medium of stamps, ...

Ceili provides social outlet and a connection to local heritage

Ceili provides social outlet and a connection to local heritage

Tallaght

By Mary Dennehy THE group behind bringing local heritage back into step by reviving dancing at the crossroads is among the 2019 Tallaght ...

Average cost of housing  family is €112 a night

Average cost of housing family is €112 a night

Tallaght

By Aideen O'Flaherty THE average cost for accommodating a family of four in B&B or hotel accommodation while they are awaiting permanent ...