Category: Videos

A Liverpool super-fan delighted after receiving a signed jersey from football star Virgil Van Dijk

14-year-old Abi Ward, who attends Firhouse Community College, embarked on a fundraiser to raise funds for charity and received a signed jersey from her favourite Liverpool player as a token of his appreciation for her hard work.

Bus with no passengers or driver ends up in bush in Square Shopping Centre

Nobody was injured this evening when a bus, with no passengers or driver on board, left the terminus at The Square and ended up in a bush on the outskirts of the shopping centre car park.

Isaac from Kilnamanagh was presented with a Garda hat from the Community Policing Unit in Tallaght

Young Isaac from Kilnamanagh was presented with a Garda hat from the Community Policing Unit in Tallaght Garda Station on Thursday.

Isaac who is Garda mad received a Garda bike from Santa last month and was out on patrol with his new colleagues in Kilnamanagh on Thursday.

See full story in next week’s paper.

Ducks spotted skating in Tymon Park

Ducks in Tymon Park were spotted skating into the New Year earlier today, after a drop in temperatures caused the park’s lakes to freeze over.

Exchange Hall fire

Residents have been evacuated from Exchange Hall apartment block in Tallaght as Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with an under ground car fire.

Dublin Fire Brigade units from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn attended the fire. No reports of any injuries.

Thanks for all of your support this year

Thank you for the support this year!

Christmas Lights in Kilnamanagh

For over 25 years, Stephen Stroughair from Kilnamanagh has been decorating his house at Christmas time for local charities.

Take a look at his house this Christmas.

Christmas Trees at Tallaght University Hospital

Despite the challenges faced in 2020, the various teams across Tallaght University Hospital have continued with their annual traditional of designing creative Christmas trees for each ward.

Thank you to all of the staff at the local hospital for their care, compassion and committment during the year. #TUHWorkingTogether

Fire in Cookstown Industrial Estate

Dublin Fire Brigade dealing with an industrial blaze in Cookstown Industrial Estate. (16/11/2020)

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Belgard Road between Mayberry and Airton is blocked off as is roads in Cookstown.

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