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Local Faces: Stephen Heaney
Tallaght Rugby Football Club was set up in 2002 as part of the “Tallaght Project,” an IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) initiative, designed to introduce ... Read More

Over €5,000 raised for charities with tournament in St Anne’s
Over €5,000 was raised at the weekend in aid of Tallaght child Archie Ennis fighting Muscular Dystrophy and the Down Syndrome Centre at a charity ... Read More
Over €360 raised at Ciaran McDonnell Cup for Cardiac Risk
About €360 was raised at the 12th Ciaran McDonnell Memorial Cup in Kingswood, to be donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). A “very ... 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

Authorities investigate dead birds found in Quarryvale
AN UNUSUAL case of dead birds found in a park is being investigated by authorities. Two weeks ago, TD Mark Ward (SF) was informed by ... Read More
No enthusiasm for kerbs at Bawnogue turn
WATCH: NEW traffic measures on a major Clondalkin road are causing considerable issues for residents, weeks before they are even complete. Work is set to ... 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

Fifty-year legacy of leadership and great innovation
Students and staff at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot Road bid farewell to a familiar face last week. Dr Denis Murray, vice-principal at the ... Read More
Aspring young writer Chloe tops in competition
An aspiring young writer has been named the winner of Ballyfermot Library’s summer writing competition. The competition was held as part of the Summer Stars, ... 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
‘We are exploring all options to achieve completion of the pool’
SOUTH Dublin County Council is “exploring all options” to achieve completion of the pool side of the Lucan Leisure Campus building “at the earliest possible ... 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
New housing development in West Dublin to offer affordable homes to first-time buyers
Applications will open in September for 26 affordable homes in a new housing development in west Dublin. Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Saggart is a new collection ... Read More