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Upset residents oppose council workers removing playground
Residents of a Balrothery estate obstructed South Dublin County Council from dismantling their home-made playground that “dramatically” improved their kids’ mental health. On Friday, April ... Read More

Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks
A father who went out of his way for his son with Down Syndrome to achieve his dreams passed away at the weekend. Finbar Barry, ... Read More
Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion
A fifth-year student from St Aidan’s Community School was named All-Ireland champion in girls’ public speaking as she discussed women’s power. Sandsiwe O Khupe, whose ... Read More
Food Bank supporting up to 120 families over Easter time
A food bank called for support as between 30 and 40 more families registered for help at this time of the year compared to previous ... Read More

Marathon man Mark ran 147km for his friend Eoghan
MARATHON man Mark Conlon did it again – running 147km in searing heat to raise funds for his friend Eoghan Gorman. Mark finished fourth in ... Read More
Woman who stole almost €23k from employer receives suspended sentence
A woman who stole almost €23,000 from her employer has been given a suspended sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. Natalie Brennan (33) was hired as a ... Read More
Local Faces: Billy Mangan
Have you ever watched the Coronation Street, Eastenders, Fair City and so on and thought, he’s a brutal actor, I could do better than him!, ... Read More

Big support for first ever walk for autism with over 200 attending
THE first ever walk for autism in Ballyfermot was a resounding success with up to 200 people attending and enjoying a fantastic sun kissed morning ... Read More
Striking images on display at annual camera club exhibition
THERE was a good turnout and plenty of striking images on display for the opening of the annual SatSun Ballyfermot Camera Club photographic exhibition. The ... Read More
National Medals for Bliss Gymnastics
Last weekend Bliss Gymnastics, who train in both Kingswood and Balgaddy, Lucan took part at the National Series event in the National Arena in Blanchardstown ... Read More

Efforts ongoing by authorities to identify people involved with anti-social behaviour
EFFORTS continue by authorities to identify individuals involved in anti-social behaviour in Lucan. At the recent area committee meeting, Cllr Helen Farrell (Ind) asked the ... Read More
Man jailed for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol ‘to compete with other big shops’
A shop owner has been jailed for a year for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol in his store to compete with other stores, Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Plans for extension on new Gaelscoil campus
PLANS have been lodged for a new three-storey extension and alterations for the new Gaelscoil Campus, Gaelscoil na Camoige and Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain development which ... Read More
Guide price of €5.25m for former Sisk headquarters
THE former headquarters of construction company John Sisk & Sons, known as Wilton Works on the Naas Road Fox and Geese has gone on the ... Read More
School board extension plan and alterations to memorial building
THE Board of Management Loreto High School in Rathfarnham have lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for the demolition of the single storey ... Read More