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Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

Betty Watson: a woman who shaped the course of education here and abroad

St Andrew’s Resource Centre and the Watson family hosted a very special evening last November to celebrate the life of Betty Watson and in recognition of her major contribution to education in the community. A beautiful tribute night was

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Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

Students shine at this year’s Young Scientist Expo

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2024 which took place at the end of January in the RDS was an event of innovation, ideas, and displayed the amazing talent of our young generation. First established in 1963

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Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

Peeling Back the Pages – 1998

Compiled by Louise Whelan

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Farewell to Shane

Farewell to Shane

At the end of 2023 the world bade farewell to Shane MacGowan, songsmith extraordinaire and recognised genius. Although born in Kent, Shane saw Ireland as his natural spiritual home. Much of his adult life was spent here, indeed in this very parish, having lived variously in South Lotts

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Sean Moore Community Awards 2024

Sean Moore Community Awards 2024

Working with our sponsor, the Aviva Stadium, and our media partner NewsFour, we are delighted to confirm that the Sean Moore Community Awards – first established during the 1988 Dublin Millennium – will again be presented in March 2024, at a ceremony in Clanna Gael Fontenoy, Ringsend.

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St Patrick’s Day in St John’s

St Patrick’s Day in St John’s

Yes, the feast of our National Saint is just around the corner and here at St John’s Church on Park Avenue, Sandymount, we will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day with our annual bilingual service at 11am. We will sing Sean O’Riada’s Mass setting in Irish, and, as usual, the readings and prayers will be in a mixture of Irish

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Groovy Valentine Flicks

Groovy Valentine Flicks

Lovers and loners, rejoice! We’ve picked out a bunch of Valentine’s Day movies that you can either watch solo or with your other half. With Valentine’s Day comes a lot of questions: where to eat? What flowers to get? Should I even bother with a card?

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BRIGIT: Dublin City Celebrating Women

BRIGIT: Dublin City Celebrating Women

The third edition of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women, returns from Thursday 1st February – Monday 5th February 2024 with the biggest programme to date, featuring 60+ thematic events taking place across the city. Founded in 2022 with the support of the Lord Mayor’s Office,

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Ringsend man takes on Tour De Canals for Féileacáin and See Change

Ringsend man takes on Tour De Canals for Féileacáin and See Change

Get on yer bike with local Ringsend resident Dave Donnelly as he has organised a charity cycle fundraising event for two charities (Féileacáin and See Change) this coming May 16th – 19th. The idea is to cycle along two canals,

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Leinster Indoor Hockey – Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

Leinster Indoor Hockey - Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

Congratulations to Railway Women, and Three Rock Rovers Men who won Final – Gold Place respectively, and to Railway Men runners up Final. Best of luck to all in All-Ireland Nationals

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