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Brittas Tractor Run gets the wheels turning for local centre
“BRITTAS is definitely back!” So says Siobhán Foster, dedicated community volunteer and main organiser of the first annual ‘Brittas Tractor Run,’ which took place in ... Read More
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Local Faces: Patricia Berns
The art of woodturning dates back as far as ancient Egypt, but we have a talented and ambitious devotee of the craft living just up ... Read More
Sinead’s ‘Tattoo Day’ to raise money for Féileacáin
WHEN Sinead Doyle gave birth to her son Conor, in August 2015, she already knew he would be stillborn. What she didn’t know was that, ... Read More
Dress up as a monk or a Viking to celebrate the history of Round Tower
Clondalkin’s Round Tower and the area’s historical worth will be celebrated with a two-venue event this Sunday, August 25, 2024, during this year’s National Heritage ... Read More
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Bus shelter thumbs-down because of no allowance for mobility impaired
PLANNING permission has been refused for the construction of a new bus shelter on the New Nangor Road opposite Castlegrange Square in Deansrath. The National ... Read More
Self-service facility for storage could constitute a ‘traffic hazard’
RETENTION permission has been refused for a self-service storage facility on the Naas Road in Clondalkin as it would cause “a traffic hazard”. The application ... Read More
BMX jam hits the high spots at Cherry Orchard event
A MASSIVE BMX jam took place in Ballyfermot – an event which was primarily organised by five youths aged 15-17, from Cherry Orchard, reports Maurice ... Read More
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Simulated boxing programme at St Matthew’s Boxing Club to enhance skills and reduce risk
A SIMULATED boxing programme has been developed over the last six years by Ballyfermot boxing coach Robert Murray to enhance skills and reduce risk of ... Read More
Heritage Day to feature ‘look-back’
A WIDE range of music and activities is scheduled for Ballyfermot Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24, at Ballyfermot Library. The family-friendly event is held ... Read More
Ashling’s story encourages women to check for symptoms
A LUCAN woman who “never thought cancer would be part of my story” has shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer to encourage ... Read More
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Mystery at medieval graveyard may have been uncovered
THE mystery high status remains from a vault in the medieval graveyard of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lucan village, may have been uncovered by a ... Read More
New road planned for access to Airlie House
PLANS for a new road to facilitate vehicle access to the site of period home Airlie House, have been submitted to South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Changes sought for Rathcoole Library Square office units
FURTHER information has been submitted in relation to the change of use of four permitted office units in Library Square in Rathcoole into four apartments. ... Read More
Additional info sought on plans for extension at Scoil Chaitlín Maude
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to plans for an extension to Scoil Chaitlín Maude in Killinarden, Tallaght. As reported in The Echo last ... Read More
Warehouse and office plans approved in Citywest Campus
PLANNING permission has been granted for the development of a warehouse with ancillary office and staff facilities in Citywest. The facility will be located on ... Read More