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Scooters, illegal parking, speeding are problematic
Illegal parking and excessive speeding on the Maplewood Road were the main issues raised at the first Garda Clinic for the Springfield Neighbourhood Residents Association ... Read More

Teacher cuts lead to classroom mergers
First and second class students will be merged together in classes of 25 children in a Kilnamanagh primary school due to cuts to teaching staff. ... Read More
Man found with €230k in cash and five Rolex watches is jailed
A man found in possession of over €230,000 in cash and five Rolex watches has been jailed for three years, reports Eimear Dodd. Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Planter boxes project amongst moves to boost pride of place
Planter boxes have been installed in neighbourhoods around Clondalkin as part of community-enhancement projects in the area. The six communal planters were installed by residents ... Read More

Concerns vape shops deliberately targeting teens
There are concerns that vape shops in town and village centres that advertise sweets and energy drinks alongside vapes are deliberately “targeting” teenagers. Parents have ... Read More
Enterprise project that helps young people dismantle negative beliefs
Oreoluwa Alfred, a 5th year student from Colaiste Bride Clondalkin was awarded 3rd place with a prize from Workday at the Teen-Turn Technovation Regional Pitching ... Read More
‘Neighbour from hell’ avoids jail term after assault
A “neighbour from hell” who was caught on CCTV attacking a woman in her front garden, pulling out seven centimetres of hair from her head, ... Read More

Local Faces: Antoinette Martin
Neurodivergence amongst Irish children is a problem that seriously affects more and more parents in our communities, writes Ken Doyle. Like in many of our ... Read More
Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting
THE future of a major arts festival in Ballyfermot is still uncertain after an emergency meeting with council officials last week. The Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Pricing structures for Lucan Leisure Centre by Aura come under scrutiny
Serious concerns have been raised over the proposed pricing structures for the Lucan Leisure Centre. Prices for gym and pool facilities at the leisure centre, ... Read More

School’s basketball facilities may soon share access with the local communities
Works are underway to allow public access to basketball courts in an Adamstown school out-of-school hours. An initiative, led by Active South Dublin and the ... Read More
More information needed in change of use plans for shop
ADDITIONAL information has been requested for the change of use of a furniture shop and window shop/showroom to a multi-functional space to include a place ... Read More
Kelland Homes lodge proposals for 233 dwellings in Clonburris
PROPERTY developer Kelland Homes has lodged an application for 233 dwellings at a site in Clonburris in Dublin 22. The plans lodged include the construction ... Read More
GAA club lodge plans for upgrades to pitch
A GAA club has lodged planning permission for upgrades to their pitch and stands. St Mary’s GFC in Saggart have applied for permission to replace ... Read More
Concerns raised over apartment block height and sustainability at Bruce House
Major concerns have been raised over the height and suitability of a planned apartment building in Tallaght Village. Plans were lodged earlier this year for ... Read More