Brady’s Field bungalow knocked down after fire damage
THE bungalow on Brady’s Field has been knocked down after it was damaged by a fire in recent months. The stand-alone bungalow on what is ... Read More
Tommy’s legacy lives on
THE legacy of Tommy Gilson, who passed away last year and was instrumental in developing services to assist drug users in Jobstown and the wider ... Read More
Social housing projects delayed for five months
THE expected completion date for two social housing developments for older people in Springfield, Tallaght, have been pushed back to the end of March 2022. ... Read More
Petty issues should not clog up council meetings
PETTY issues such as graffiti and hedge cutting should not be clogging up agendas at local council meetings, but time delays in identifying owners of ... Read More
Clondalkin Equine Club to host open day as part of aware week
ANYONE interested in horses or a career in the equine industry is encouraged to register for an open day at Clondalkin Equine Club on Saturday, ... Read More
Basketballer tried to run from Gardai who arrested him
A SUCCESSFUL young basketballer tried to run from gardai who arrested him when he was stopped driving without insurance. Kevin Anyanwu, aged 20, was pepper-sprayed ... Read More
Garda felt he would be killed when dragged by moving car
A man who told a woman to clean a car of her fingerprints after she had just driven the vehicle while a garda was holding ... Read More
Friend sustains ‘serious head injury’ in accident
A man who fled the scene after a crash which resulted in his friend sustaining “a very serious head injury” has received a fully suspended ... Read More
Redevelopment plans for Kilmainham Mill are delayed
REDEVELOPMENT plans for Kilmainham Mill have been delayed, after the contractor withdrew from the project, reports Maurice Garvey. Dublin City Council bought Kilmainham Mill in ... Read More
Andrew made a wonderful contribution at Lucan school
STAFF and students from one local school turned out in force to wish their deputy principal farewell as he left to take up a new ... Read More
Residents issues raised about the future of management at Leisure Centre
THERE are questions and concerns regarding the new Lucan Leisure Campus, with councillors and members of the community seeking clarification about future management of the ... Read More
RAMS remember people who lost their lives during pandemic with tree of hope
MEMBERS of the Retired Active Men’s Social (RAMS) planted a tree of hope and a memory tree to remember those who lost their lives over ... Read More
Connolly and O’Sullivan goals get Ireland past Finland
FORMER Peamount United star Denise O’Sullivan grabbed a 56th-minute goal at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium this evening to give the Republic of Ireland women's national ... Read More
Jude’s overcome Davis’ to set-up meeting with giant killers Lucan
St Jude’s will face Lucan Sarsfields in the semi-final of the Dublin Senior One Football Championship following their 3-14 to 0-15 victory over Thomas Davis ... Read More
King goal hands Saints another win against Dundalk
BILLY King struck a 26th-minute goal last night to give St Patrick’s Athletic their second win over Dundalk in the space of four days at ... Read More
Lions fall just short in Division One, but success for Templeogue and Éanna in Super League
Despite forging a strong second half fightback, Dublin Lions suffered a 74-71 defeat to McGowan’s Tolka Rovers in the Division One of the Men’s Basketball ... Read More
Burke goal moves Rovers ever closer to defending Premier Division title
Substitute Graham Burke struck a 65th-minute goal at Bishopsgate last night to give runaway SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers a 1-0 victory ... Read More
Peamount rehabilitation unit is recognised with the Healthcare Excellence Award
PEAMOUNT Healthcare’s new rehabilitation unit was recognised for the work they delivered to patients during Covid. The group were finalists at the Healthcare Excellence Awards ... Read More
‘Thank Your Cleaner Day’ is opportunity for firms to show appreciation to cleaners
LOCAL businesses are encouraged to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of cleaners and the importance of the work they do this October for ‘Thank ... Read More
Virtual Reality centre looks to bounce back from pandemic
A UNIQUE Virtual Reality experience has reopened its doors following the easing of restrictions and welcomes those looking for a different way to celebrate birthdays, ... Read More
Lion Medical Dental Clinic one-stop destination
ADVERTORIAL Lion Medical Dental Clinic in Tallaght is your one-stop destination for comprehensive dental treatments. Opening in November 2020 and conveniently located on High Street ... Read More
Social Enterprise Thriftify officially launches new app for charity shops
BALLYFERMOT social enterprise Thriftify has officially launched their new app enabling charity shops to upload their items with ease and speed. Charities can now sell ... Read More
Little John Centre to be demolished for 20 new older persons apartments
PERMISSION has been granted for the demolition of a community facility to construct a three- to four-storey development for older persons apartments. Number Four Red ... Read More
Conor McGregor’s Black Forge Inn upgrade plans
THE Black Forge Inn, owned by MMA star Conor McGregor, could be set for further upgrades, as the company behind it seeks planning permission for ... Read More
170 build-to-rent apartments are approved at Glen Abbey Complex
A STRATEGIC Housing Development consisting of 170 build-to-rent apartments has been granted permission by An Bord Pleanála. Square Foot Property Services Limited have been given ... Read More
The Suspect: Aidan Turner takes on role in new ITV show
By Mathilda Harbering Playing Doctor Joe O’Loughlin in the new ITV show ‘The Suspect’ is former Walkinstown resident and Clondalkin native Aidan Turner. The actor ... Read More
Straight to Video: Tallaght set play live at The Civic
By London Brazal Emmet Kirwan’s new play ‘Straight to Video’ is debuting its world premiere on October 28 at The Civic in Tallaght. Presented by ... Read More
Nature on our doorsteps: Bulbs for Bees
Now is the time to do something very easy to help our pollinating insects next springtime - plant some spring bulbs. Honeybees make and store ... Read More
The House in the Woods: Zoe Miller talks about her gripping new book
Readers are led into a tangled web of secrets, and the exploration of a long-standing family rift that sees a retired actress and her grand-niece ... Read More
Nature on our doorsteps: Autumn Chestnuts
The chestnut, or the conker, is one of the iconic fruits of autumn. When it falls from the tree and splits from its spiky case, ... Read More
Point in Time: Ballyfermot’s lost jewel
SEPTEMBER marked 25 years since some 650 workers from the Semperit plant in Ballyfermot saw a huge chapter of their working lives brought to a ... Read More
Point in Time: Lucan back at the ’90s
IT WAS all happening in Lucan in the 1990s as the country hobbled from a period of bleak recession into the warm glow of the ... Read More
Point in Time: A new home for the force
By Stephen Leonard STANDING alone and impressively amid clear green fields just off the Belgard Road, there was little to impede sight of the new ... Read More
Point in Time: The fight to save the Mill
By Stephen Leonard THE metal gates that barred entry to the Clondalkin Paper Mill in late January 1982 could do little to check the flood ... Read More
Point in Time: ‘There’s always that line back to the home ship’
By Stephen Leonard TU DUBLIN Tallaght is not short on success stories throughout its near 30-year-long history so far, and that of Christine Nangle is certainly ... Read More
REA McGee brings two properties in Rathfarnham and Drimnagh to market
ADVERTORIAL REA McGee has brought two homes to market in the Rathfarnham and Drimnagh areas, with viewings now open. The first home is a four-bed ... Read More
Funfair Family Sensory Morning at Fundamania
ADVERTORIAL Fundamania is proud to announce its Family Sensory Morning, which will run on October 16 from 11am to 1pm at The Square in Tallaght. ... Read More
Migraine Association of Ireland – Migraine in the Workplace Event
Advertorial We are delighted to be joined by Elena Ruiz de la Torre, Executive Director of the European Migraine and Headache Alliance to speak about Migraine in ... Read More
New Liffey Valley Hearing Healthcare Clinic
Advertorial The ‘hear and now’ is coming to Clondalkin this week with the opening of a state-of-the-art new Hidden Hearing audiology clinic at Liffey Valley ... Read More
Multi-activity Summer Camp for Champs!
Advertorial Top Camps is a new local and exciting Multi-Activity Summer Camp. We have an exhilarating programme with action packed, fun filled and educational activities ... Read More
