Archive for June 2017

Parents against the Incinerator

Do you live in the shadow of the Covanta incinerator? Are you a concerned parent? Do you want to know more about the danger of burning waste? If so, there is a meeting coming up soon that you may want […]

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New Lord Mayor for Ringsend

New Lord Mayor for Ringsend

The campaign to elect the new Lord Mayor of Ringsend and Irishtown was held during the last few weeks of April, and Tony McDonald, aka Deke Rivers, has emerged as the new Lord Mayor. He was inaugurated during the Mayday […]

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25% Social Housing for Poolbeg – Agreement follows major visit by Housing Minister to IGB site

25% Social Housing for Poolbeg - Agreement follows major visit by Housing Minister to IGB site

Agreement has been reached on an allocation of 25% social housing in the Poolbeg West SDZ that has been the subject of much lobbying and speculation regarding the potential housing and commercial mix. Councillors of Dublin City Council have voted […]

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The Cinema Corner – June 9th

The Cinema Corner - June 9th

Director Fritz Lang is best known for his 1927 sci-fi classic Metropolis. This week sees the release at the Irish Film Institute of his earlier silent epic Der Mude Tod (aka Destiny) in a newly restored version. The story of […]

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Hive of activities

Hive of activities

The Hive at Herbert Park was buzzing with activity on the 1st and 2nd of April recently, thanks to Dublin City Council and Dodder Action. The weekend-long event brought together organisations and volunteers who are passionate about preserving the natural […]

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Dates for the Diary: Dublin 4, Summer 2017

Dates for the Diary: Dublin 4, Summer 2017

To celebrate the arrival of longer days and warmer weather, NewsFour has put together a selection of some of the exciting events and activities due to take place over the coming months. It’s not a comprehensive list, just a few […]

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Family Fun in Irishtown on 17th

The Spellman Centre are organising a family fun day next weekend at the Irishtown Stadium. The event, which will include bouncy castles, face painting and a BBQ, will take place on Saturday 17th from 1pm to 4pm. Music will be […]

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UCD Festival this weekend

This Saturday 10th June, sees the second UCD Festival taking place in Belfield, where attendees can enjoy first-hand the excellent facilities the college has to offer. Below are some festival highlights: Philosophers Café Meet philosophers from the UCD School of […]

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Sandymount Summer Sizzle Saturday

A ‘Summer Sizzle’ BBQ will take place in aid of Cancer Research at Railway Union Sports Club, Sandymount, on Saturday June 10th 2017 from 4pm until late. The Sizzle will comprise four Big BBQ stations serving Steaks, Hog Roast, Lamb […]

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Ballet show marks the end of an era

Ballet show marks the end of an era

Since 1997, hundreds of young girls, and a handful of boys, have learned to dance at the Ingrid Nachstern Ballet School, Sandymount. Ingrid recently announced her decision to close the school after this year’s annual show, which took place on […]

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