Archive for March 2017

This Week on NewsFour: March 6 – 10

Monday saw the launch of free energy saving kits from Pearse Street library…Read more… Old Wesley Remain Fourth Local Rugby stalwarts Old Wesley hosted Munster maulers Galwegians at their Donnybrook grounds last Saturday… Read more… Brent Geese Dancing on Sandymount […]

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Latest update on proposed Dodder bridge

Latest update on proposed Dodder bridge

Dublin City Council (DCC) recently published a draft planning scheme for the Poolbeg West, Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Included in the plan were further details of the new Dodder bridge (also known as the “Gut Bridge”), about which we have […]

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Digital skills training for all ages

Digital skills training for all ages

There was good news for anyone who would like to learn how to use computers when Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, T.D., announced last December that his Department will provide €2.2m to 15 community and not-for-profit […]

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The Cinema Corner – March 10th

The Cinema Corner - March 10th

We’ve only got two releases this week, but one is a must see. Stirring debate since its debut at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Paul Verhoeven’s controversial Elle finally arrives in Dublin cinemas. French legend Isabelle Huppert is simply outstanding […]

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Daredevil summits Poolbeg

Daredevil summits Poolbeg

Depending on viewpoints, Dubliners were either amazed or outraged lately to witness the video of a young male ascending and summiting one of the Poolbeg chimney towers in what can be reviewed as either folly or bravery of the highest […]

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River Access – a slippery issue

River Access – a slippery issue

James Hamilton is a man on a mission. For the past four years he has been campaigning for greater public access to the waters of the river Liffey, especially for people with impaired mobility or vision. He has come to […]

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Brent Geese Dancing on Sandymount Beach

Children from St Patrick’s National School in Ringsend took a trip recently to Sandymount beach, inspired by the annual Brent Geese migration to the shores of Dublin 4. The children worked with choreographer Muirne Bloomer on movement and dance and […]

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Community legend retires – 37 years of service and counting

Community legend retires - 37 years of service and counting

Mary O’Brien retired from her position as house manager at the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre creche last November at 66 years of age. Mary has spent 37 years working at the community centre creche. It all started out in […]

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Showing off at Showcase Ireland

Showing off at Showcase Ireland

January was a busy time over at the RDS in Ballsbridge. From Funderland to the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, the famous venue has been packed to the rafters. Something a little more sedate, but none the less interesting, was Showcase, […]

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Old Wesley Remain Fourth in League

Local Rugby stalwarts Old Wesley hosted Munster maulers Galwegians at their Donnybrook grounds last Saturday. Following a scoreless first half and playing into the breeze and up the hill, the second half didn’t look an appealing prospect for Old Wesley. […]

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