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Celebrating recoveries from substance abuse and addiction
Creating a “healthier, more compassionate” community is one of the goals of Tallaght Recovery Month launched last Monday by the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task ... Read More

Prospect House under the spotlight
PLANS for a development on lands at Prospect House – a Protected Structure – on Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, is under consideration by the planning authority ... Read More
Residents object to trees outside St Kilian’s church being felled
Trees outside St Kilian’s church in Kingswood were considered a “real danger” to pedestrians and were entirely removed amid the disappointment of parishioners. “The decision ... Read More
Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage
A commemorative stone and plaque marking the opening of Corkagh Park in the 1980s has been removed by the council after it was vandalised earlier ... Read More

‘Amazing’ volunteer turn-out after appeal
A new Community First Responders group established in Clondalkin have reported an “amazing turnout” of interested volunteers. Clondalkin Community First Responders was established this summer ... Read More
Presidential race hots up with Jim Gavin emerging as a candidate
A WEEK ago Jim Gavin emerged as a potential presidential candidate but since then the Clondalkin man has received backing from senior figures in Fianna ... Read More
Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground
Dublin City Council have acquired five properties in Inchicore for €3million as part of a major redevelopment of St Patrick's Athletic FC’s home ground. The ... Read More

Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years
The average waiting time for children in Ballyfermot and Palmerstown who need speech and language therapy is over three years. Up to 244 children in ... Read More
Ballyfermot road race turns out to be a huge success for Cherry Orchard running club
THE first-ever race run on the main road in Ballyfermot was a success and could become a permanent fixture in the local calendar. Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter
A bus shelter on Esker Road in Lucan has been removed by the National Transport Authority due to repeated “vandalism, technical failures, and road traffic ... Read More

‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes
A planning application by Cairn Homes for almost 300 new homes in south Dublin has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP). Cairn Homes submitted ... Read More
Place of worship plans and community centre get green light in Lucan village
PLANNING has been approved for a place of worship and community centre by South Dublin County Council in Lucan Village. Located at Units 39-40, Hills ... Read More
Plans turned down for three-storey credit union office building by ‘reason of scale
THE construction of a three-storey office building in Ballydowd by Lucan District Credit Union Ltd has been refused planning permission by South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Potenial to develop over 170 homes at Cypress Grove House
Over 170 homes might be built at Cypress Grove House, a Templeogue country estate listed as a South Dublin protected structure. Earlier this month, town ... Read More
Substantial retail unit for sale with storage facilities and strong footfall
Ray Cooke Commercial are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to buy a substantial retail unit situated in the heart of Ballyfermot. Unit ... Read More