Archive for August 2018

DCC stick with RoundUp despite US court findings

DCC stick with RoundUp despite US court findings

By Paul Carton  In light of the recent ruling by a California judge who found Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup, responsible for causing cancer in school groundskeeper Dewayne ‘Lee’  Johnson, the Dublin City Council (DCC) have informed NewsFour that it will continue […]

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Big day out in Donnybrook

Big day out in Donnybrook

By Eoin Meegan At one time, the small hamlet of Donnybrook was known for the infamous Donnybrook Fair, where all kinds of shenanigans took place, with riotous behaviour and partying late into the night. Eventually, the good denizens of Donnybrook […]

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Natural Energy Healing

Natural Energy Healing

By Eoin Meegan As a race, the Irish have always had an interest in healing. Going back in time we have all heard of a local wise woman (or man) who had what was known as the ‘healing touch.’ A […]

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A local homecoming for the Hockey team

A local homecoming for the Hockey team

By Paul Carton  Sandymount Hotel gave the Irish women’s hockey team a well-deserved homecoming last Sunday with dinner drinks and praise. The World Cup silver medallists have now jumped to 8th place in the FIH rankings and on foot of […]

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Sandymount School of Art

Sandymount School of Art

By David Prendeville Sandymount School of Art on Londonbridge Road offers an array of excellent classes for both children and adults and is an invaluable resource of creative learning in the area. The school was founded by Triona Sweeney in […]

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Funding floats Scouts’ boats

Funding floats Scouts’ boats

By Geraldine Smith The tradition of rowing features strongly in the life of members of 4th Port Dodder Sea Scout Group. So when their East Coast skiff was deemed unseaworthy, the group knew they had to do something to ensure the […]

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Action plan for a Dublin 4 Men’s Shed

Action plan for a Dublin 4 Men’s Shed

By Peter McNamara Men don’t talk face to face; they talk shoulder to shoulder.’ These are the words of Men’s Shed founder, Professor Barry Golding. It is often this simple insight that resonates most with people when they wonder what […]

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St Vincent’s Community Health Fair

St Vincent’s Community Health Fair

By Eoin Meegan The public had the opportunity to learn more about health, especially preventive health, at the Community Health Fair which was run in St Vincent’s University Hospital earlier this year. The theme was ‘Prevention, Early Detection and Self […]

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EU protected Irish rare butterfly under threat-Help required

EU protected Irish rare butterfly under threat-Help required

By Paul Carton  A nationwide search is underway for the habitat of the Marsh Fritillary, a rare species of butterfly in Ireland, which is listed as a vulnerable species by conservationists. It is of great interest to the EU and […]

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New Shoes From an Old Hand

New Shoes From an Old Hand

By Beibhinn Byrne Ahead of the Nations Cup today at the RDS Dublin Horseshow. NewsFour went behind the scenes to interview local man and 6th generation blacksmith John Boyne. John is a master farrier and has been shoeing horses at the world-famous […]

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