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  • Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco
    Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco
    The Sandymount and Merrion Residents’ Association (SAMRA) has said that the ten-year delay in the start of construction of enhanced flood defences along Strand Road in Sandymount was totally unacceptable. While there are flood defences currently in place, the enhanced...
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  • Lavery: On Location
    Lavery: On Location
    If you haven’t gotten the chance yet, I’d strongly recommend you visit National Gallery of Ireland’s latest exhibition: a stunning collection of works by Belfast-born painter John Lavery. On view in the Beit Wing till Sunday, January 14th, Lavery:...
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  • Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide
    Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide
    Friday December 1st Women’s Seasonal Swap at the Sandymount Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Free event. All are welcome. RCSF Holiday Fair and Markets. Irishtown Sports Stadium. Sensory Hour 3.30pm-4.30pm Full fair 4.30pm-8.30pm. ...
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  • Spooktacular Celebrations at Dublin Zoo
    Spooktacular Celebrations at Dublin Zoo
    Dublin Zoo is celebrating Halloween weekend with a spooktacular schedule of family fun activities, including themed magic shows, creepy crafts and ghoulish games, a special Spooky Trail, and much more! There will be a special offer for little...
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  • Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    As a wise man in mutton chops once sang, it’s Chriiiiiistmaaaaasss! But surely you knew that already, what with the abundance of tinsel and fairy lights decorating Dublin city streets and shops since late October. Snowmen and gingerbread men – miniature, inflatable, edible...
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  • Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco

    Sandymount Flood Defences Fiasco

    The Sandymount and Merrion Residents’ Association (SAMRA) has said that the ten-year delay in the start of construction of enhanced flood defences along Strand Road in Sandymount was totally unacceptable. While there are flood defences currently in place, the enhanced flood defences are needed...
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  • The Editor’s Corner – Dec/Jan 2024

    The Editor’s Corner – Dec/Jan 2024

    We began 2023 with hope, celebrating our new public holiday honouring Brigid, our matron saint in all her aspects. And by recognising her we acknowledge the work and achievement of women throughout our country and beyond....
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  • SPORTSCO achieve the Outstanding Leisure Award in the National Quality Standards Awards 2023

    SPORTSCO achieve the Outstanding Leisure Award in the National Quality Standards Awards 2023

    For any information regarding membership and facilties at SPORTSCO, please contact our website, www.sportsco.ie. (The National Quality Standard Awards have been in operation since 2001 and are the only industry specific award for the Leisure, Health...
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  • Introducing Rory Hogan: Fianna Fáil’s young, dynamic candidate for Pembroke Ward in the upcoming Local Elections

    Introducing Rory Hogan: Fianna Fáil’s young, dynamic candidate for Pembroke Ward in the upcoming Local Elections

    New election candidate calls for a Young Lord Mayor Programme in Dublin City Council Pembroke’s local Fianna Fáil organisation has recently selected Rory Hogan, a 25-year-old rising star, as their newest candidate for the Pembroke ward in the upcoming local […]...
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  • Dublin Zoo lights up for Barnados

    Dublin Zoo lights up for Barnados

    Dublin Zoo, located in the Phoenix Park, launched its first night of their annual Christmas lights on November 14th. The night which was hosted by Barnardos charity was filled with Christmas spirit. Staff who currently work for the charity had buckets for people to put money in if they wanted and were dressed up...
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  • A Famous Gingerbread Village and a Family-friendly welcome at Sandymount Hotel

    A Famous Gingerbread Village and a Family-friendly welcome at Sandymount Hotel

    Christmas is such a magical time of year, and nothing beats the joy of staying local and soaking up the Community atmosphere. As Dublin’s oldest and largest family run hotel, Sandymount Hotel boasts the perfect location in Dublin 4. ...
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  • O (Crochet) Christmas Trees

    O (Crochet) Christmas Trees

    For the past few months the crocheters and knitters throughout the community, both home and abroad have come together to crochet two Christmas trees which will be attached to large metal tree frames, (estimated at 8 or 9 feet) as a community project for Ringsend, Irishtown and the South Lotts area. ...
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  • Staying Fit at Fifty

    Staying Fit at Fifty

    If you or anyone you know over 50 is looking for some physical training then look no further. A lady called Mayara is holding home sessions or classes for anyone interested in the Ringsend Community Centre. The sessions vary from time to time and involve exercises......
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  • The Lacey Report

    The Lacey Report

    In October I was honoured to be asked to formally install a new Defibrillator on the outside wall of the Donnybrook Fire Station. This has the potential to save many lives and is one of many installed at Fire Stations across the City and County. The occasion also gave me the opportunity to say “Thank you” to the men and women...
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  • Lavery: On Location

    Lavery: On Location

    If you haven’t gotten the chance yet, I’d strongly recommend you visit National Gallery of Ireland’s latest exhibition: a stunning collection of works by Belfast-born painter John Lavery. On view in the Beit Wing till Sunday, January 14th, Lavery: On Location, organised by the National Gallery......
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  • Don’t Forget to Claim Your PRSI Dental Entitlements

    Don’t Forget to Claim Your PRSI Dental Entitlements

    Did you know you can only claim your PRSI Dental Entitlements once per calendar year? This means that if you haven’t used them yet in 2023, you could be entitled to a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15 with Northumberland Dental Care before the year ends. Unsure how to claim your PRSI Dental Entitlements?...
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  • Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide

    Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide

    Friday December 1st Women’s Seasonal Swap at the Sandymount Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Free event. All are welcome. RCSF Holiday Fair and Markets. Irishtown Sports Stadium. Sensory Hour 3.30pm-4.30pm Full fair 4.30pm-8.30pm. ...
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  • Dublin City Council announces Snowflake by Louise Nealon as the 'One Dublin One Book' choice for 2024

    Dublin City Council announces Snowflake by Louise Nealon as the ‘One Dublin One Book’ choice for 2024

    Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that Snowflake by Louise Nealon is the ‘One Dublin One Book’ choice for 2024, following on from The Coroner’s Daughter by Andrew Hughes in 2023. ‘One Dublin One Book’ aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a designated book...
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  • Fitzgerald strikes gold again in third book in Ashley Brown series

    Fitzgerald strikes gold again in third book in Ashley Brown series

    Frankie’s Little Miss Madser is the third book published in the Ashley Brown’s series. The book which is the sequel to The Promise Maker is written by author George Fitzgerald. The book which is set in mid 20th century Ireland is based mainly around the characters Ash and Frankie....
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