Challenge coin commemorating first responders killed in 9/11 attacks will help raise money for charity
A CHALLENGE coin commemorating the first responders killed in the 9/11 attacks has been forged by Dublin Fire Brigade to raise money for charity. Tallaght ... Read More
Local Faces: Eddie Guilmartin
FIFTY years ago, Eddie Guilmartin walked through the doors of Templeogue College as a 12-year-old first-year student, setting in motion many decades of involvement in ... Read More
Freedom FM back on the air after 18 years since last radio broadcast
FROM lockdown project to licensed radio, Freedom FM has made a return to Dublin’s FM band – after being granted a temporary broadcast license, reports ... Read More
Charity match celebrates the memory of Greenhills AFC former player and coach
A CHARITY football match organised by Greenhills Boys AFC took place in memory of one of their former players and coaches Graham Connolly, who died ... Read More
Country musician Ronnie was an absolute gentleman
TRIBUTES have poured in for country musician and ‘local legend’ Ronnie Kennedy following his passing last week. Country musician Ronnie Kennedy sadly passed away after ... Read More
Father punched man who fell and cut his head on bar
A FATHER-of-five punched a man in a row at a west Dublin pub, causing him to cut his head on the bar as he fell ... Read More
Win for pensioners protest on leisure centre charges
PENSIONERS have been successful in their efforts to reverse a significant increase in fees to access a leisure centre in Ballyfermot. A protest took place ... Read More
Former Eason’s warehouse approved for 282 apartments
PLANNING permission has been granted for 282 apartments, on the site of the former Eason’s warehouse, Brickfield House, Brickfield Drive, Dublin 12. Construction company Durkan ... Read More
New Naloxone training can help reverse drugs overdose
DRUG-SUPPORT services in Clondalkin took part in training this week, to further equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to try and reduce lives lost ... Read More
Residents determined to try and preserve Oilmills site
CLONDALKIN Oilmills is a hidden treasure at Corkagh Park – literally so, as it is becoming harder and harder to view it each year due ... Read More
Local schools to get vital upgrades as funding approved for additional accommodation works
SCHOOLS across Tallaght, Rathfarnham, Clondalkin, Lucan and Inchicore will see upgrades as they have been approved for a variety of additional accommodation works. Additional accommodation ... Read More
Battle of the Bridge charity match raises €8,000 for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital
THE two sides of Clondalkin battled it out in a charity football match in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital last weekend, raising over €8,000. ... Read More
Church of Ireland parish seeks to retain pre-fabs as childcare facilities
A CHURCH of Ireland parish is seeking retention permission for two prefabricated buildings as childcare facilities at the former home of St Andrew’s School in ... Read More
At 107 years of age Máirín cheers on Liffey canoeists
THE scenic garden at a Chapelizod nursing home provided the perfect setting to view the Liffey Descent, reports Maurice Garvey. Residents at Maryfield Nursing Home ... Read More
Challenging year for students finishes with smiles all round
THERE were smiles all around as Leaving Certificate students celebrated receiving their results at Pobalscoil Iosolde in Palmerstown last week, with one student achieving top ... Read More
Man (33) accused of reaching into his pocket and taking out a pair of scissors
A MAN has been accused of reaching into his pocket and taking out a pair of scissors when gardai investigated a domestic incident. Khamis Jamal ... Read More
Rovers tighten grip on Premier crown after dramatic win over Saints
SHAMROCK Rovers have gone nine points clear of St Patrick's Athletic at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after an own goal ... Read More
Moran’s ‘best match’ helps Ireland to win Home International title
CASTLE Golf Club’s Robert Moran played a hugely significant role in helping Ireland win the Men’s Home International title for the first time since 2017. ... Read More
Newlands land All-Ireland Women’s Junior Cup
Having won the East Leinster Championship two years ago, Newlands were crowned National champions this time around with a win over Galway Bay in the ... Read More
Grace and O’Donnell insist nothing will be decided in Dublin derby
SHAMROCK Rovers may be six points clear of Dublin rivals St Patrick’s Athletic with a game in hand, but Hoops defender Lee Grace insists nothing ... Read More
Riddell captures World Cup gold
TALLAGHT’S Josh Riddell struck gold at the Hungarian Kickboxing World Cup in Budapest. Lining out in the -63kg division, the Ljays Club competitor received a ... Read More
Quinn produces a winner for Ireland against Australia in Tallaght friendly
Louise Quinn got the all-important goal on 49 minutes as the Republic of Ireland women’s national team returned to winning ways with an impressive 3-2 ... Read More
‘Dream come true’ for Egan after World silver medal win
JENNY Egan has described winning silver in yesterday's ICF Senior Canoe Sprint World Championships Women's K1 5000m race in Copenhagen as a ‘dream come true’. ... Read More
‘Boden and Lucan enjoy big wins in Senior ‘A’ group stages
2020 finalists Ballyboden St Enda’s continued their excellent start to this year’s Dublin Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship with a 1-25 to 0-14 Group Four victory ... Read More
Chambers for Climate – local businesses invited to register for online event
BUSINESSES across South Dublin are invited to register for the free Chambers for Climate online event, which takes place virtually on Thursday, September 30. The ... Read More
Car upholstery firm is set to expand ‘hell for leather’ soon
A BUSINESS specialising in all aspects of automotive upholstery and convertible tops has seen a doubling of orders every year since launching in 2019. It ... Read More
Project delivery firm PM Group plans to expand internationally
PM Group, the Tallaght-based global construction project delivery firm, is planning to expand its international presence, following a record year for its financial results. PM ... Read More
Life Style Sports expands its centre for distribution in Aerodrome Park
IRISH retailer Life Style Sports announced the development of its new 120,000 sq ft distribution centre in Rathcoole.. The centre is set to be the first fully ... Read More
Sisk transforms technology base with the aid of Auxilion
PARK West-based IT services firm Auxilion, has digitally transformed the entire IT infrastructure of construction company Sisk to better support its 2,500 users across 14 ... Read More
An Bord Pleanála rejects appeal from O’Brien-linked company
SOUTH Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse retention permission for a disaster recovery centre in Baldonnel Business Park has been upheld by An Bord Pleanála ... Read More
New €150k pitch planned for St Finian’s GAA Club
A BENEFACTOR is providing land to a GAA Club free of use, and is planning to develop a €150,000 playing pitch for it, to meet ... Read More
Permission sought for construction of new data centres in Profile Park
PLANS for the development of two new data centres on lands within Profile Park in Clondalkin have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Vantage ... Read More