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Many good wishes on Priscilla’s retirement

Many good wishes on Priscilla’s retirement

Students from the CDETB Adult Education Service in Ringsend gathered together on May 17th to wish Priscilla Fitzpatrick well in her retirement. She has been part of the service for 15 years as a tutor, coordinator and support tutor. Students […]

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Gambling, the Hidden Debt

Gambling, the Hidden Debt

The problem of gambling addiction has soared in this country in recent times. Since the Celtic Tiger years, there has been an increase in the number of people who gamble, with the ease of access of online gambling being cited […]

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Arthritis Sufferers Done Waiting

Arthritis Sufferers Done Waiting

Arthritis Ireland has launched a campaign that will call on the next government to ensure that better care is provided for victims of arthritis, many of whom have spent years without the necessary treatment. On January 26, dozens of arthritis […]

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Road Safety Message from Easytrip

Road Safety Message from Easytrip

Dark winter days have drawn in on us and with Storms Abigail and Barney giving the country a sound thrashing, Easytrip are reminding all drivers to make sure they can see and be seen! Here are their tips for staying […]

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Snooker Coaching Sessions with Fergal O’Brien

Snooker Coaching Sessions with Fergal O’Brien

Want to better your backspin or perfect your pot? Ireland’s number one professional snooker player will be giving free snooker coaching sessions in Ringsend’s St Patrick’s Catholic Men and Women’s Society tomorrow! Whether you are a regular at your pool […]

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1916 Memories Storytelling Morning

1916 Memories Storytelling Morning

Do you have any stories to share from 1916? Home Instead and NewsFour are looking for people with personal stories about 1916 to come forward and have them remembered for the 1916 celebrations! Whether they are your own memories or […]

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Gardaí Prepare for Crackdown on Rogue Cyclists

Gardaí Prepare for Crackdown on Rogue Cyclists

“But will it stop the pests?” So asked an angry Ivan Yates on NewsTalk. He spoke of Ireland’s new law – enacted August 1st – allowing Gardaí to issue fines to cyclists running afoul of traffic laws. Armed with this […]

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DCC Notes

DCC Notes

Councillors Dermot Lacey and Paddy McCartan both requested an update on the Flood Protection works along the River Dodder. Flood Alleviation works are substantially complete on Beatty’s Avenue except for the flood glass panels programmed to be installed later this […]

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Surviving Christmas – Tips from MABS

Surviving Christmas – Tips from MABS

We know it is too early to talk about Christmas and most (probably not department stores though) will wait at least until after Halloween before daring to mention tinsel and toys, but the reality of the situation is that there […]

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Herbert Park In Disarray

Herbert Park In Disarray

Herbert Park, one of the jewels in the Dublin 4 crown, has in recent years become the victim of an unintentional campaign of neglect. Largely a result of cutbacks and recessionary outcomes, the park has become a place that locals […]

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