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Desperately seeking an answer about her daughter’s death
A heartbroken mother from Firhouse organised a protest at the Department of Health seeking answers about the care her daughter received last year before she died. ... Read More

Petition plans cancelled after threats to Citywest centre
A PETITION pop-up table planned for Citywest Shopping Centre by a group of residents opposed to the sale of Citywest Hotel, was cancelled following a ... Read More
Pencil-style bollards and raised zebra crossings improve schools’ safety
Road safety was improved outside two schools in Tallaght while parents of Scoil Santain renewed their call for a safer crossing at the school’s entrance. ... Read More
Accused spat at a garda
A MAN who spat at a garda in the back seat of a patrol car was ordered to do 120 hours of community service. Jason ... Read More

Allegations of abuse towards prisoners by staff in Cloverhill
SOME Prison staff at Cloverhill Prison falsified records of two prisoners who were found dead in cells, and used “excess force” to subdue others, including ... Read More
Dubliner cycling 1,100km from Netherlands to Italy for Debra
A thrill-seeking Dubliner is gearing up for an 1,100 km cycle from The Netherlands to Italy – for an extremely good cause. Kalebh Fynes will be ... Read More
Over 15,000 took part in youth services in the last year
Ballyfermot Youth Service held almost 1,400 events last year, for over 15,000 participants. That’s according to their Annual Report for 2024, which was launched at ... Read More

Party time for Margaret and James on their 70th anniversary
The Chapelizod community came together last Friday to celebrate a very special anniversary for two of its oldest and best-loved residents. A special service was ... Read More
St Matthew’s fighting fit with credit union’s €10,000 boost
ST MATTHEW’S Boxing Club secured a substantial €10,000 in sponsorship from the Ballyfermot Credit Union. The funding will upgrade equipment, including a high quality technology ... Read More
Bus stops earmarked for NTA upgrades
Three bus stops in South Dublin have been approved for upgrading under the NTA Bus Stop Enhancement Programme. Two Lucan stops involved are located at ... Read More

Village Green ‘enhancement’ on course after delay
Work on the Lucan Village Green will be completed by autumn this year, after a slight “delay to allow trout spawning” on the Griffeen river. ... Read More
All-weather pitch granted for Lucan Sarsfields but floodlights refused
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new all-weather pitch for Lucan Sarsfields. However, permission has been refused for floodlights on the ... Read More
Conditions and revisions called ‘unwarranted and unreasonable’
Dalata Hotel Group have lodged an appeal over conditions attached to planning permission for new illuminated signs on the Maldron Hotel at Newlands Cross. The ... Read More
Ebb&Flow appeal against Padel Court Permission
Planning permission granted for three padel courts at St Mary’s College RFC has been appealed by the owners of a coffee stand on the sports ... Read More
Permission is granted for new 3G all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club
ST MARY’S GAA Club have had permission approved for a new 3G all-weather pitch. The Saggart club’s plans include works replacement of existing grass football ... Read More