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Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence
A man caught with a firearm in his home who told gardaí he had it for self-defence purposes has been given a five-year suspended sentence, ... Read More

‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity
A Special Needs Assistant will abseil 150 feet off Croke Park heights on Friday to fundraise for the training of an autism therapy dog. Kate, ... Read More
Motorist found asleep in parked car with empty vodka bottle is disqualified
A MOTORIST discovered sleeping in a parked car on the side of a busy main road with an empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle, ... Read More
Virtual reality tour of round tower to be explored by council
The option of a virtual reality tour of the Clondalkin Round Tower at Brú Chronáin is set to be explored, to allow visitors see the ... Read More

Memories project inspired by fallen tree near library
A new project is gathering memories of Clondalkin Library from all those who have walked through its doors in its 114 years – and even ... Read More
Plans underway to develop creative educational workspaces at libraries
Plans are underway to develop makerspaces in three south Dublin libraries in the coming months. Ballyroan, Tallaght and North Clondalkin libraries have been earmarked as ... Read More
Siblings shine with silver and bronze in international contests
Three sibling gymnasts from local clubs made Dublin and Ireland proud at international competitions in the past months. James (17) and Matthew (14) Hickey who ... Read More

An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library
“One day I made a critical comment and was promptly invited to do it myself.” laughs Ray Moore of Palmerstown. The 84-year-old is exhibiting his ... Read More
Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways
A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s waste management teams ... Read More
Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More

Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch
School students have raised over €10,000 for a new astroturf pitch by taking part in a fundraising walk. Scoil Mhuire National School, in Lucan, held ... Read More
Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’
There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... 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
Cost rental landmark achievement
THE first local authority funded standalone cost-rental development in Ireland was launched by South Dublin County Council. The project, named Innovation Square and comprising 133 ... Read More
Plans for 98-bed residential nursing home at Glebe House
PLANS have been lodged for a 98-bed residential nursing home at The Glebe House on Main Street in Rathcoole. Applicants WL Woodlawn Building Services Ltd ... Read More