Tag: Dublin City Council

Derelict site tax should be levied on former Gala cinema building ‘to move redevelopment forward’

Derelict site tax should be levied on former Gala cinema building ‘to move redevelopment forward’

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyIT HAS been over two years since the Gala building in Ballyfermot went into receivership and with no sign of ...

Makeover for former health centre to include coffee shop and funeral home

Makeover for former health centre to include coffee shop and funeral home

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyDUBLIN City Council has granted permission for a mixed-use development at the former health centre on Ballyfermot Road. Last October, ...

Chip your dog or face €5,000 fine

Chip your dog or face €5,000 fine

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanFROM TODAY all dogs must be microchipped or their owners could potentially face a fine of up to €5,000. On ...

Community support for Courage family raises over €1,000 in under 48 hours

Community support for Courage family raises over €1,000 in under 48 hours

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA FUND to support the family of a Ballyfermot man who passed away this week, has raised over €1,000 in ...

Hidden graveyard ‘shamefully covered over during the 1970s’

Hidden graveyard ‘shamefully covered over during the 1970s’

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyTHE historical signifigance of Le Fanu Park was brought to light this week, with calls for Dublin City Council to ...

Council splash out on swimming pool funding

Council splash out on swimming pool funding

Ballyfermot

By Echo ReporterCRUMLIN Swimming Pool has received some funding from Dublin City Council to extend their opening hours. The pool was extensively ...

‘Filthiest site in Dublin’ says councillor

‘Filthiest site in Dublin’ says councillor

Ballyfermot

By Echo ReporterLE FANU Shopping Centre in Ballyfermot has become the “filthiest site in Dublin”, according to Independent councillor Vincent Jackson. At ...

Gangs of youths causing ‘an epidemic of burnt-out cars’

Gangs of youths causing ‘an epidemic of burnt-out cars’

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA GANG of up to 40 youths are causing havoc in areas of Dublin South Central, according to local representatives, ...

Art exhibition shows community’s strong links with the Rising

Art exhibition shows community’s strong links with the Rising

Ballyfermot

By Mary Dennehy STRONG links with the Easter Rising in the community are epitomised by an art exhibition currently on display at ...

Sports clubs and groups set to paint the town green

Sports clubs and groups set to paint the town green

Clondalkin

By Echo ReporterFLY the flag for local talent and community spirit this March 17 by attending the St Patrick’s Day parade in ...