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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

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
‘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
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
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
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
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