Archive for April 2013

The Beat Girl Goes On

The Beat Girl Goes On

With technology changing the way we consume media, ‘multi-platform’ releasing is considered the future of film distribution. Under traditional methods, a movie is released in cinemas initially, followed by a DVD release as late as six months later. Dublin production […]

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Property Tax Faces Local Opposition

Property Tax Faces Local Opposition

The No to Property Tax Campaign (NPTC) and several other local residential groups are aligning in opposition to the new local property tax. NPTC has held a number of meetings over the past year opposed to the government’s plans to […]

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Great GAA Games

Great GAA Games

Down through the years Ringsend has produced many sporting personalities of all kinds; soccer, hurling, yachts men, skiff rowers, greyhound racers and boxers. People marched in marching bands and Irish danced. The group I want to highlight are a GAA […]

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Fire Stations go Green with New Plan

Fire Stations go Green with New Plan

Donnybrook Fire Station have incorporated a ‘green plan’ aimed at helping the environment. Conceived by Neil McCabe- a Fireman based in Kilbarrack Fire Station who manages the plan, which started at his own station and was eventually incorporated by Donnybrook […]

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Bonds. Prize Bonds!

Bonds. Prize Bonds!

Bonds. Prize Bonds. Just what exactly are they? Do they still exist? Looking for answers, NewsFour spoke to Karen Jones of Gibney Communications, the company responsible for the marketing of Prize Bonds. Karen provided us with some helpful information which […]

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Big Events, Small Costs

Big Events, Small Costs

There are few of us who don’t look forward to big events, (communions, confirmations, weddings, birthdays etc). But how many of us can honestly say we plan ahead adequately for the financial toll they can take? If you find yourself […]

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“Bee Bee” Whearity R.I.P.

“Bee Bee” Whearity R.I.P.

Seafort Villas, in the heart of Sandymount, lost one of its most loved neighbours with the recent sudden death of “Bee Bee” Whearity (nee Forry), beloved wife of Dick. Those who knew Bee Bee were privileged to have a trusted […]

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Tea with Tina

Tea with Tina

Since I’m at the end of my wonderful time here at the NewsFour office I thought it would be an appropriate time to say goodbye and farewell and say thank you to everyone who has been reading my articles over […]

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Ireland to Canada

Ireland to Canada

Canada is big. The Province of Ontario alone is 10 times the size of Ireland. Facts can be daunting. Is big better? There is a proverbial saying, ‘it is not the size that counts but what you do with it.’ […]

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Senior Citizen Essential Guidebook

Senior Citizen Essential Guidebook

As a result of the current high level of emigration, the age make-up of Ireland is rapidly changing. Young emigrants are leaving behind an increasingly aging population. With Ireland’s elderly having to deal with a multitude of varying issues, it […]

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