Archive for December 2023

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

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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

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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

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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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