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Centre catering for intellectual disability patients overcomes challenges on concerns
An inspection of a disability centre in south Dublin found vast improvements on serious concerns raised during a previous inspection. The inspection of the centre ... Read More

GAA Club’s battle it out for warrior Archie
Sixteen GAA clubs ‘from Tallaght and beyond’ will gather in St Anne’s in Bohernabreena for a charity tournament in aid of Archie Ennis and the ... Read More
Firefighter Andy scoops Escort of the Year prize
A LOCAL firefighter has won Escort of the Year at the 2025 Rose of Tralee festival. Andy Rogers, who is a firefighter and paramedic with ... Read More
Hundreds turn out for Justice for Harvey city centre march
Hundreds of people took to the streets on Saturday, calling for justice for a young boy with scoliosis who died last month. Nine-year-old Harvey Morrison ... Read More

Local Faces: Anthony Duffy
Regular readers of my little column, will know that your humble correspondent hails from what is now known as North Clondalkin. To paraphrase JFK, Ich ... Read More
Dublin GAA legend Jim Gavin emerges as a possible contender for presidency
DUBLIN GAA legendary figure Jim Gavin has emerged as a contender for the Irish presidency. While Heather Humphreys (13/8) and Catherine Connolly (5/2) may be ... 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

Mark to the rescue brings family back into their home
A Ballyfermot family whose house was burnt out in a terrifying incident of mistaken identity, have now been able to return to their restored home. ... Read More
Application to turn office into centre for international protection applicants
An application has been lodged with Dublin City Council to turn an office and storage facility in Bluebell into a centre for international protection applicants. ... Read More
Lucan Festival for 2025 launches to much fanfare and great acclaim
The programme of events for the 2025 Lucan Festival has been launched, with more than 30 events and entertainment taking place this year. The Lucan ... Read More

Planning application rejected
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
Government’s first purpose built data centre delivered on time and on budget
The government’s first “purpose-built” data centre, just outside Lucan, is due to be operational from early next year. The new Government Data Centre at Backweston, ... 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
Appeal against refusal to allow floodlights that ‘would’ disrupt nocturnal wildlife
Lucan Sarsfields have lodged a planning appeal against the council’s refusal to allow floodlights as part of their new all-weather playing pitch. Permission was granted ... Read More
Neighbours lodge appeal after permission granted for three-storey apartment build
Neighbours have lodged an appeal with An Coimisiún Pleanála after planning permission was granted for a three-storey apartment building in Chapelizod. Permission for the apartment ... Read More