Author Archive

Joan Mitchell

journalist

Sea Rangers in 1968
18th December 2012
Sea Rangers in 1968
A few weeks ago Jim Cooke from Rathfarnham posted in a newspaper clipping of some local girls training to be Sea Scouts. After some investigation in the local libraries we discovered a life behind the picture and an interesting local
Local History
Older and Bolder
17th December 2012
Older and Bolder
On October 18th hundreds of people from Older and Bolder gathered outside Leinster House with placards and posters to protest at the cuts in Home Helps and Home Care Packages. For some of the people involved it was the first
EconomyOlder People
Natural Childbirth
17th December 2012
Natural Childbirth
For most women hospital is an integral part of pregnancy but not for Katie Ingle the former Sandymount resident. When Katie first became pregnant she knew straight away that a hospital birth was not for her. She spoke to her
HealthLifestyle
Happy Heart Health
17th December 2012
Happy Heart Health
Heart health is achieved by making positive changes in your life. It is a ‘win-win situation’ as you will feel healthier and lose weight while looking after your heart. Traditionally in the New Year we make resolutions about health and
HealthLifestyleNew Year
Drilling off Dalkey
16th December 2012
Drilling off Dalkey
Drilling for oil or gas is often a contentious issue and we only need to look west to see the controversy between Shell and the local residents of Rossport. However in the last few months this controversy has come closer
EnvironmentLocal News
Cost Saving Christmas
11th December 2012
Cost Saving Christmas
A few years ago the recession was something each family knew about from neighbours of their extended family, sadly now every family in Ireland has first-hand experience of it. If we can’t change the economy then we can change how we react to it.
ChristmasLifestyleSpending
Citizens Information Centre
11th December 2012
Citizens Information Centre
Citizens Information Centres were established with the three main aims of information, advice and advocacy, so when you need help budgeting they can provide information or refer you on to MABs. If you are worried about your application for citizenship
HousingIrishtownLifestyleLocal NewsRICCRingsendSpending
Christmas Activities for Kids
11th December 2012
Christmas Activities for Kids
There are lots of free and low cost activities to keep your little ones amused over the festive season. Here’s a snippet of what’s going on around the city: COLLINS BARRACKS MUSEUM has a great programme of free events for kids and families again this year.
Around DublinChildrenChristmasTravel
Martin Moore: A Policeman in 1940s Palestine
1st October 2012
Martin Moore: A Policeman in 1940s Palestine
Too often personal stories get lost in history. When public commemorations happen, a parade will be planned or a dignitary will speak of the number of lives lost and progress we have made in the years gone past. But captivating, true personal stories
HistoryLocal HistoryOlder People
Your Number One Priority
1st October 2012
Your Number One Priority
There has been a great deal of controversy voiced in the area about the changes to local bus routes, and at NewsFour we have received a number of calls from distraught readers. Up to a few months ago there was the number 2 bus and the number 3 bus serving the area,
DonnybrookLocal NewsPearse StreetSandymountTransport