Archive for December 2016

Ringsend College School Library

Ringsend College School Library

On Friday November 11th, Ringsend College officially launched the opening of its school library with Dublin’s Lord Mayor Brendan Carr, Councillor Dermot Lacey, Senator Kevin Humphreys, Minister Eoghan Murphy, Jim O’Callaghan TD and several other councillors of the DCC South […]

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FUN RUN SUCCESS

FUN RUN SUCCESS

In the first semester of the school year, we have seen disputes between the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) and the Department of Education resulting in a strike action that saw schools being closed and teachers, staff and […]

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Choir in Christmas voice

Choir in Christmas voice

Sandymount-based vocal harmony group, Ceiliúradh Choir, are gearing up this month for another busy festive season of practice and performances. The group has been active in the local area for over twenty years, having delighted audiences of Christmases past

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Tech is my medium – RDS Visual Art Awards Exhibition

Tech is my medium - RDS Visual Art Awards Exhibition

The inaugural RDS Visual Art Awards Exhibition, showcasing the work of some of the best and most exciting artists coming out of Ireland’s art colleges this year, was launched in the RDS Concert Hall on October 25th. Exhibiting artists were […]

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Flood cover insurance

Flood cover insurance

The Sandymount coastal flooding defence scheme along with the flood alleviation works by the River Dodder have been ongoing since summer 2013, with the continuity of work having been added in instalments. The issue of flooding and the recesses of […]

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Stargazing at Martello Tower

Stargazing at Martello Tower

There will be stargazing in Sandymount this Friday December 9th as the Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers meet at the Martello Tower Car Park. The gathering will take place at 8pm in the car park, which is located on Strand Road just […]

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This Week on NewsFour: November 26 – December 3

This Week on NewsFour: November 26 - December 3

The History Press Ireland will host the launch of Kurt Kullmann’s new book “The Little Book of Sandymount” next week. Read more… Dublin Writers Circle in Intercontinental Hotel The Dublin Writers Circle is coming to the Intercontinental Hotel this Wednesday […]

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Many hands make light work

Many hands make light work

On Saturday October 15th, the annual Boat Lift took place at the Ringsend Registered Fishermen & Private Boat Owners Association boatyard. This event marks the end of another summer on the river and is one of the most important dates […]

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Rowing fundraiser for homeless

Rowing fundraiser for homeless

The inaugural All In a Row – Helping Homeless 500km Challenge brought pageantry and colour to the river capital on Saturday, November 26, in a show the likes of which has never been seen before on the waters of the […]

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Dog skating at the RDS

Dog skating at the RDS

With some 20% of Irish homes owning a dog and 14% having a cat, this year’s Pet Expo, held at the RDS in October, was sure to be a big success. Under new management and now in its tenth year, […]

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