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St Dominic’s church celebrates 50 years with a special Mass
The first modern church ever built in Tallaght – St Dominic’s church – will celebrate 50 years this week. In July 1974, two years after ... Read More

Local Faces: Mary Kelly
There are certain things in life that your humble correspondent would never do. Lion taming and train surfing are definitely out, so don’t ask me, ... Read More
Surprise, surprise for Margaret on her 80th birthday!
A SURPRISE 80th birthday bash took place on recently in Molloy’s, Tallaght, where Margaret Brennan was treated to a wonderful day out. Born in 1945, ... Read More
Ha Long Bay – from Clondalkin to Vietman
You’d think that, after cycling almost 12,000 kilometres from Dublin to Vietnam, Gavin Quinn would be sick of the bike after coming home. Not so. ... Read More

New strategic plan will help and support young people and their families
A charitable group with programmes that work to support families and young people across Ireland have launched their new five-year Strategic Plan. Archways, based in ... Read More
Prison time for men found asleep and drunk in car
TWO men discovered asleep and intoxicated in a stolen car with alcohol in their system, were handed prison sentences at Blanchardstown District Court. James Connolly ... Read More
Young Palestinian GAA players devastated by Irish visa refusal
A group of young GAA players due to travel to Ireland from Palestine have been denied visas by the Irish Immigration Service. Over 30 children ... Read More

Young woman attacked by group of girls feels ‘crippling anxiety’ since
A young woman has told a court that she has been left with “crippling anxiety” after she was punched and kicked by a group in ... Read More
School looking for retention permission for prefab rooms
THE Board of Management of St Louis de Marillac National School in Ballyfermot are looking for retention permission on prefabricated classroom buildings. Located at Drumfinn ... Read More
Call for more Park Rangers to monitor amenities of the areas
There are no plans to increase the number of Park Rangers in the Lucan area, despite two new parks opening and a third “currently in ... Read More

Artists vibrant colours palettes and unique style
Five artists from Dublin have been selected to exhibit their work at the prestigious Connecting Artists 2025 Exhibition, hosted at the Royal College of Surgeons ... Read More
High-power electric vehicle-charging hub refused permission at Circle K
AN Bord Pleanála has upheld South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse a high-power electric vehicle charging hub at Circle K on Lucan Road. Located ... Read More
Tenants are left in limbo since ‘in situ’ scheme was suspended
Tenants who were working with the council to purchase their homes under the Tenant-in-Situ scheme have been left in limbo since the scheme was suspended ... Read More
Uisce Éireann proposes an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate
Uisce Éireann has lodged an application for an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate. Located at Unit 81 A and B Cookstown Estate Road, the ... Read More
Green light for three new pipelines at Grange Castle
Gas Networks Ireland was granted permission to construct three new gas pipelines in Grange Castle Business Park, at the Microsoft Data Centre and the Greener ... Read More