Category: Tallaght

New playspace lauded for its swings, accessible roundabout and trampoline

New playspace lauded for its swings, accessible roundabout and trampoline

Tallaght

THE new playspace at Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre was officially opened last week and is a great addition to the community. “The ...

Exclusion of village in report on clean-up was disappointing

Exclusion of village in report on clean-up was disappointing

Tallaght

It was “unusual” that Tallaght village was not included in this year’s Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) report, the organisation said as ...

Top recognition for CDI validates the team’s hard work

Top recognition for CDI validates the team’s hard work

Tallaght

The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) was recognised as an ‘excellence’ among Irish organisations thanks to its ties with the local community among ...

Youth club raise over €100 by selling handmade keychains

Youth club raise over €100 by selling handmade keychains

Tallaght

A youth club raised over €100 selling handmade keychains to support a newly formed food donation group in Tallaght. Every Monday between ...

Mini-businesses give €600 to LauraLynn Foundation

Mini-businesses give €600 to LauraLynn Foundation

Tallaght

Sixth-class students donated €600 to the LauraLynn Foundation following the creation of two successful ‘mini-businesses’ for their school project. Over the academic ...

‘Aesthetic action’ needed for Killinarden centre

‘Aesthetic action’ needed for Killinarden centre

Tallaght

“This wouldn’t happen in Rathfarnham or Templeogue,” said a councillor speaking about a residential and commercial area in Killinarden that has been ...

Responders first on scene in 88 per cent of emergencies

Responders first on scene in 88 per cent of emergencies

Tallaght

Tallaght Community First Responders were the first on the scene in 88 per cent of emergency calls received in May. Their monthly ...

‘Lollipop lady’ Lois bids emotional farewell to job

‘Lollipop lady’ Lois bids emotional farewell to job

Tallaght

A Lollipop Lady was celebrated as she bade farewell to the school she has worked with for the past 20 years, with ...

Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence

Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence

Tallaght

A man caught with a firearm in his home who told gardaí he had it for self-defence purposes has been given a ...

‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity

‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity

Tallaght

A Special Needs Assistant will abseil 150 feet off Croke Park heights on Friday to fundraise for the training of an autism ...