‘And Then There Were None’ is widely considered to be her masterpiece and remains one of the top-selling crime novels of all time. This will be Stage2theatrecompany’s sixth year performing at the Northside venue. The play twists and turns in a suspenseful and menacing plot in which 10 strangers are...

Dublin City Council said it will be carrying out dozens of stockpiling raids and removing bonfire material between now and October 31 as part of its drive to promote a safe Halloween that all the community can enjoy. Simon Brock, from the city council’s Waste Management Services section, said:...

Dublin City Council said it will be carrying out dozens of stockpiling raids and removing bonfire material between now and October 31 as part of its drive to promote a safe Halloween that all the community can enjoy. Simon Brock, from the city council’s Waste Management Services section, said:...

This proud tradition is set to continue with rehearsals for the pantomime, ‘Beauty and The Beast’, being staged on the weekends of January 5 and 12, 2018, in St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle, already in full swing. This show is eagerly anticipated after the phenomenal success of the society’s...

Eighty children and teens from Eclipse Stage School, Kilbarrack, were involved in the recording of 'I Lived', a song written by American hit band ‘One Republic’. The song focuses on living every moment of life and being able to say you have done it all. It marks a poignant step for the group as it...

Minister for Disabilities Finian McGrath has welcomed the green light for the much-needed project. “This new department is great news for patients, the staff and for the Northside of Dublin,” said Minister McGrath. “It’s also a fantastic project for the future of our health service.” Minister...

PH Ross is celebrating its 40th birthday, and there was a host of famous faces at the opening of the super new showrooms at Hanlon’s Corner on the Old Cabra Road. The PH Ross team was joined for the celebrations by model and Dancing with the Stars contestant, Thalia Heffernan, Dublin GAA footballer...

The four students - Colin McAndrew, Ravikanth Gollapalli, Ahmed Jouda and Luke Peyton – won the World Cup for Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). They were joined by their families, teachers and friends at a special reception in County Hall, Swords, to mark their...

Debbie Deegan, founder of ‘To Russia With Love’, spoke at the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) in Sochi. Ms Deegan, the only Irish participant selected, delivered a talk on the subject, ‘There is no success, without kindness’. “I absolutely agree with the statement,” said the...

. Last week, Judge Pat McCartan submitted his completed report to the Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan. His review of the evidence presented by Stardust families and their experts will determine whether there is merit in establishing an Inquiry of Investigation into the 1981 nightclub fire,...

Fitness fanatic Ger Prendergast took part in the DecaUK Ironman triathlon, which involves a 3.8km swim, a 180km cycle and a full 26-mile marathon – every day for ten days! It was Ger’s first attempt at such a testing event, and he wasn’t sure he could manage it, but Ballymun’s very own Ironman beat...

The school was presented with the award earlier this month following a two-year school project that had strong links to the wider community through the involvement of the St Ciarán’s parents’ association. The multi-faceted project included a number of different biodiversity lessons taught at...

The names of the pupils are as follows: FIRST ROW (from left) Catherine McGonagle, Siobhan Ward, Sylvia McNamara, Mary McGonagle, Eileen Murphy, Deirdre Savage, Ursula Lawlor (RIP) Elizabeth Savage and Elizabeth McGuirk. SECOND ROW (from left) Roisin Kelly, Kathleen Smith, Susan Garrigan, Maura...

The history of the Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr, which lay outside the medieval city walls in the area now known as the Liberties, was marked with a medieval pageant, a day-long symposium and the publication of a new book on the history of the abbey. The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was founded...

Five-year-old Casey Connors, from Clondalkin, who has just started school, has a severe form of the 'butterfly skin' disease EB (epidermolysis bullosa). This incredibly painful genetic condition causes the skin layers and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest touch. One of...

Dublin City Council has helped local residents’ groups in several areas to organise a ghoulish programme of family friendly events for all ages to enjoy. Lord Mayor, Mícheál MacDonncha, is encouraging Northsiders to take advantage of all the free fun available on the night. “Halloween is an...

While acknowledging that the Budget has resulted in some small gains for families in Dún Laoghaire, such as funding for frontline health services and investment in housing supports, the charity says it fails to provide real solutions for the major of challenges facing children today. In a...

Last week we posted a photograph of one of Ireland’s most popular live bands ever, The Memories. The band formed in the 1960s during the showband era. And despite various line-up changes over the years, they were one of the most enduring acts on the gig scene for four decades. Many of our readers...

The three-metre high bronze statue was taken from the green area between Finglas Road and Finglas Place at around 3pm on Monday. Trees surrounding the statue had been blown over during the storm and it was initially hoped the statue was covered by debris but a video apparently showing it being put...

According to Independent Dublin South West TD and minister, Katherine Zappone, the phase two development of IT Tallaght is one of just 11 projects being progressed nationwide. A technical appraisal will now commence of the work. New facilities will include a technical development centre, facilities...

The Balbriggan bell and clock mechanism was built in 1906 by W.H. Bailey & Co, Salford. The bell was removed from its external position on the building during renovation work in 1980, and was put on display in the library when it reopened. When the next renovation took place in 2007 the bell was...

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South West, Colm Brophy, praised the work of current and former Taoisigh and Foreign Affairs Ministers for helping to secure the release of the young Firhouse man. Deputy Brophy, who was a member of an Oireachtas delegation that visited Ibrahim in jail last January, said his...

The decision follows pressure from politicians and a well organised campaign by locals who were angered at the prospect of losing their local post office. The post office at Nevin Stores Spar on Glasnevin Avenue was due to close next month following the resignation of the current postmistress. An...

This is all the more reason for traditional businesses to up their game, particularly in the city centre, if they want to prevent the further migration of customers to large retail parks and shopping centres in the suburbs. There was a time when the city centre was the only show in town when it...

The store features a wide range of quirky casual clothing and goodies designed with dog lovers in mind. “I’m absolutely in love with all of the clothes and products,” Michele said. “My favourite thing about it has to be the personalised products section – it’s so easy to create and order...

Concerned Simon supporters from across Dublin took part in the event to stand in solidarity with those who are being devastated by the homeless crisis and to raise vital funds to help provide homes. Sam McGuinness from the Dublin Simon Community said it was fantastic to see such a great turn out as...

We will be the first students to do it as a Leaving Cert subject in June 2018. As part of this subject we have to do a project which is worth 20 per cent of our overall mark. There is a good choice in these projects – you can study areas like sustainable development and how Irish identity is...

As an avid Leinster fan, it was a big day for Jayden but it was also an opportunity to highlight the issue of all those living with EB, as well as a chance to dedicate the event to the memory of a little boy called Liam Hagan. Debra Ireland is the only charity in Ireland that provides hope and...

The last leg of the series, which raises money for the Irish Injured Jockeys charity, moves to the Southside racetrack following two hotly contested races at the Curragh and Gowran Park in July and September. The increased field of 14 riders will be competing on Killavullan Stakes Day, one of the...

Sean was inspired to organise the event after witnessing first-hand some of the challenges faced by those living in vulnerable circumstances in Ethiopia, particularly the young children forced to live on the streets of the capital, Addis Ababa. On his return, and while telling a few of his friends...

Water Babies baby and toddler swim school has just launched the classes at the recently opened Junction 6 leisure complex, just off the M50 in Castleknock. Sisters Carol and Therese McNally, who run their Water Babies business from an office in Blanchardstown, introduced Water Babies to Ireland...

The Digital Hub, the umbrella group of technology, digital and internet companies, has partnered with one of its enterprise companies, Coinaphoto, for the exciting new photography challenge. The competition, which is open to everyone aged 18 and over, will showcase the entries to a global audience...

The short videos tell the stories of women from the Abigail Women’s Centre on Kildonan Road, which provides support and accommodation to more than 30 women. The service is run by Novas, a voluntary organisation, and it says the voices of homeless single women are largely unheard. Novas recently...

Dublin City Council said it will be carrying out dozens of stockpiling raids and removing bonfire material between now and October 31 as part of its drive to promote a safe Halloween that all the community can enjoy. Simon Brock, from the city council’s Waste Management Services section, said:...

And not only has the school found a new, permanent home but a formal offer has now also now been submitted for the new school. Deputy Josepha Madigan (FG), who has been working with the Department of Education and Skills and Dún Laoghair Rathdown County Council on the project said she was delighted...

Tánaiste and Minster for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald, visited Devine’s Worldwide Chauffeur Services’ new 10,000 square foot office premises in Santry for the announcement. Also, the company will launch new technology on December 4 that will allow passengers to make...

The council won the award for its work on the Newbridge House Courtyard at this year’s Irish Georgian Society’s Architectural Conservation Awards. County architect Fionnuala May accepted the award on the council’s behalf. “The project resolved shortcomings in the existing courtyard cobbling which...

In a move that took the Stardust Victims’ Committee by surprise, Judge McCartan confirmed to their solicitor that he sent his review of the evidence to the Minister for Justice yesterday. Antoinette Keegan, a spokesperson for the Stardust families, said they had not been expecting the judge to...

According to the result of a fascinating new opinion poll, half (49 per cent) of people think they will merely be a feature of daily life in 2050 while 53 per cent believe Artificial Intelligence will impact on daily life. Almost two thirds of Dubliners also think that cash will be redundant by the...

Brian Gallagher (39), from Firhouse, is to embark on the epic challenge on October 29 to raise money in memory of Padraic Carney, a well-known national school principal who died on his way to work earlier this year. Mr Carney, a 53-year-old father-of-three, was honoured at his funeral as a family...

Deputy John Curran has highlighted the case of the school that has 74 school pupils between the ages of 3-18 who have a range of disabilities including physical and other severe learning disabilities. Speaking during a special Dáil debate on the matter, the deputy said he had recently visited the...

The need for a health centre in the area was first identified over 30 years ago. Following years of extensive campaigning by the Corduff Health Action Group the HSE finally began actively planning in 2007. However, issues with ownership of the preferred site caused delays and construction never...

Kyle Hansard (9), from Harmonstown, has not been in school since the beginning of the new term in September because there isn't enough units or special schools for children with autism. For the last five years, Kyle had been a pupil at Scoil Bhride in Donaghmede where he was facilitated in one of...

Deputy John Lahart (FF) had raised the issue with the Chief Superintendent at the most recent meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of the council in September. “I raised the issue of policing because it had been well flagged to me by local residents following the events of bonfire night in 2016...

LOCAL authorities in Dublin have urged people to stay indoors as ex-Hurricane Ophelia hits the capital. In a statement just issued, Dublin City Council has asked the public not travel until the storm is over. People are also advised to stay away from coastal areas and other water bodies during the...

The Rehab is a character-led, multi-layered journey into what is one of Ireland’s most successful rehabilitation centres. Founded in the early ’70s, Coolmine TC began life as Ireland's first voluntary drug-free treatment service for addicts. It later faced challenges and struggled for survival when...

Local TD, Noel Rock (FG), has described the proposal to close the office at Spar on Glasnevin Avenue as “short sighted and unacceptable”. The post office is due to close next month following the resignation of the current postmistress. Deputy Rock launched a campaign to save the post office last...

The Bill contains a range of modest measures on price, labelling, advertising and separation of alcohol products, designed to work together to reduce alcohol consumption in Ireland, so lessening alcohol related harm. Given time, it will protect children, families and communities from alcohol...

The annual event is celebrating 21 years and Ireland’s migrant community was joined in the park by the Ireland U-20 team that won the bronze medal at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championships. That team was managed by SARI Director, Brian Kerr, who said this year’s Soccerfest was an extra special...

Brú Chrónáin was officially opened by the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Paul Gogarty, alongside Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald, local councillors and members of the community. The new facility, which represents a significant investment by South Dublin County Council, comprises the...

According to this year’s annual Review of Lifeguard Service on Fingal’s 11 beaches, there were 4,800 individual incidents dealt with by the 35 lifeguards stationed across the county over the summer period. None of these resulted in major injuries or incidents involving the public. In 2016, 404...

Diageo, the global drinks giant behind the iconic Guinness brand, said they were “opening the gates to welcome doers and dreamers to share our home” as they announced ambitious plans to transform 12.6 acres at the famous site. The plan is to open up the area by using new and existing buildings to...

That’s because Finglas funnyman Brendan O’Carroll is providing the voice for a new Talking Statues initiative that brings ten of the capital’s most famous statues to life in a novel way. The concept couldn’t be simpler. Take your smartphone, swipe on the plaque next to the statue and you will...

Minister John Paul Phelan joined Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley and Fingal County Council chief executive Paul Reid at the official opening of the Atrium. Minister Phelan said he was delighted to officially open the facility. “The changes which have been made to this important area will allow...

A massive upheaval faced Dermot Farrelly (83), from Shankill, when his retinas detached in 1982, eventually leaving him almost totally blind. Adjusting to sight loss is a huge emotional journey for people who may go from being independent, employed and active, to suddenly being dependent on others...

Frank Malone told the Humans of Dublin Facebook page last week that he was feeling unwell and struggling with his mental health when he decided to get Sam. “Within five years I had lost one of my best friends and found my uncle dead in his house, and they were both very close to me,” he said. “I...

Running over four days, from Thursday, June 14 to Sunday June 17, the Games will be one of the largest and most prestigious sporting events to take place in Ireland next year. Over 1,600 Special Olympics athletes from throughout Ireland will travel to Dublin. They will be accompanied by 600 coaches...

Minister Zappone set out her goals for the Southside suburb at a meeting between Independent TDs and the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe ahead of this week’s Budget. Speaking following the discussions Minister Zappone said: “Our discussions have focussed on what is right for the communities in...

Veritas Technologies, which specialises in cloud data management, says 130 of the roles will be filled within a year and the rest by 2019. An Taoiseach and local Dublin West TD, Leo Varadkar, officially opened the company’s new research and development centre where the jobs will be located. “It’s a...

The development on the site bounded by Balbutcher Lane, Balcurris Road and Ballymun Main Street, will also include a Lidl store, a number of retail/café units and offices in three blocks. The first block at Balbutcher Lane will be four to six storeys in height and is where the main entrance to the...

It’s planned to move customers who collect social welfare payments to a yet-to-be determined post office in the area and later give them the option to transfer to another one of their choice. It’s understood the local postmistress has told An Post that she wishes to resign and the proposed closure...

Fingal County Council recently took four hectares of parkland at Rathmore, Lusk, into public ownership and this land is the first section of a major new public park for the area. Further sections will be added as part of the open space provision for future residential development in Lusk. The...

Last week, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Míchéal Mac Donncha, officiated at the opening of Weaver Park on Cork StreeDublin 8. Located on the site of the former Chamber Court and Weaver’s Court flat complex, work started on this 0.6-hectare neighbourhood park in January as part of the Liberties...

The roles, in the area of technical and solutions sales specialists, are in addition to the 500 jobs created by Microsoft at the Inside Sales organisation in February this year. Senator Neale Richmond (FG) said this was another great jobs win for Sandyford. “Just last year Microsoft announced the...

Irish citizen Catherine Brancaleone-Phelan, who is originally from Rivervalley but now living in Brighton, entered into a civil partnership with Hannah, a London-based firefighter, in 2010. The couple were later married in October 2015. In November 2014, Catherine gave birth to daughter Kathleen...

Not since Podge & Rodge gave us ‘A Scare at Bedtime’ had television been so terrifying, yet highly amusing, as Browne’s often hapless guests ducked and dived to avoid the veteran broadcaster’s confrontational interviewing style. His savaging of the New Land League’s Jerry Beades will go down as one...

The Digital Hub and BIMM Institute Dublin are collaborating on the pilot project for 13-to-17-year olds living within and around the Dublin 8 area. ‘The Liber8 Music Project’ will bring on board some of Dublin’s most renowned musicians as tutors to the students. They will include Kieran McGuinness,...

Every summer the Leinster Open Sea Committee, part of Swim Ireland, organises a season of 'open sea' swimming races in a variety of locations along the Leinster coast. The races cater for all ages and abilities, from teenagers to senior citizens and from novice swimmers to former internationals....

Last week, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Mícheál Mac Donncha, and Owen Keegan, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, announced the expansion of the cycling and walking initiative ‘Hike It, Bike It, Like It’ at Civic Offices as part of European Mobility Week 2017. The extension of this initiative...

The D11 Transformers team was presented with a special certificate and a prize fund of fund of €3,200 at a ceremony in the Hogan Mezzanine Suite, Croke Park. The awards recognise the many hours of voluntary work put in by people in communities all over Dublin to improve their local area. The D11...

The Bohemian Foundation team was representing Ireland at Euro Football Norgerhaven, a unique 7-a-side tournament that took place at an open prison in the Dutch village of Veenhuizen. The tournament was made up of teams from soccer foundations in Germany, Norway, UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, and...

The drug and alcohol treatment centre made the call at the recent European Federation of Therapeutic Communities, (EFTC), bi-annual conference, ‘Pathway to Recovery’ in Dublin Castle. Coolmine says it has developed new programmes to respond to the changing face of addiction in Irish society and...

The bright, new addition to the city’s skyline is the 115-feet tall Crane 292. It has been lovingly restored to its former glory on the site where it served as a workhorse loading and unloading bulky material from ships at Alexandra Quay from 1964 through to its retirement in 1997. It was...

Starting on Friday, October 13, students from several Dublin 8 schools and the Solas Project will participate in a medieval pageant through the streets of the Liberties as they bring the former Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr to life. Dressed in medieval garb and carrying banners symbolising the...

Tim O Tuachaigh, the principal at Gaelscoil Ros Eo in Rush, used an AED to revive a nine-year-old pupil who collapsed in the playground following a cardiac arrest. Following the incident Fianna Fáil’s Seanad Spokesperson for Youth Affairs, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee called on Minister for...

Combining two of the greatest things in the world – cake and dogs – the event is being organised by Finglas based, Dogs Trust. The canine charity is asking Northsiders to dust off their aprons and hold their own Pupcake Day bake sale in aid of Dogs Trust. The Odlums Lady from TV3’s Ireland AM,...

Skerries finished with 330 points in Category E (population 5001,-10,000) and were once again the Dublin regional winners. Also in Category E, there were very good results for Lusk (308 pts), Raheny (308), Howth (272), Rush (270) and Portmarnock (234). In Category B, Ballyboughal and The Naul...

The Choice, to be published on October 13 by Gill Books, details how Philly’s rise to sporting greatness coincided with his sibling’s decent into drug addiction. Written with sports journalist Niall Kelly, Deputy Editor of The42.ie, the book not only chronicles Philly’s fabulous football career,...

SIPTU Firefighter representatives have expressed grave concern over the impact on the delivery of critical emergency services in the city after the two fire appliances, one of which was based at Dolphin’s Barn Fire Station, were withdrawn. “Our members have been extremely concerned to learn that...

Jervis initiated the project so the shopping centre could engage with local community groups and create involvement in its birthday bash. Bradóg Youth Services in Dominick Place came up with the idea of working with children from local schools to design a mural that would be displayed in Jervis...

THIS photo of a bus conductor became an online sensation when we posted it on our Facebook page in late August. In fact, it is our most viewed post ever, with an incredible reach of 1.4 million people. It has been shared thousands of times by our followers and generated a similar number of likes and...

At a Central Area Joint Policing Committee (JPC) meeting last week, Chief Superintendent Sean Ward of Store Street Garda Station presented the proposal. It includes 12 (and possibly a 13th) CCTV camera locations in the area. The cameras have been assessed, costed and fully funded under the North...

Michal Kurek’s body was found in a laneway in Ballyboughal, North County Dublin, on August 4 at around 10.40am. He died from multiple stab wounds. Kurek (33) was originally from Dziewin in Poland and had lived mainly in Ireland since 2010. Last week Crimestoppers and An Garda Síochána made a...

To mark the achievement, the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Paul Gogarty, attended a ceremony at the school where the flag was raised. Speaking at the event, Mayor Gogarty said: “This school is one of Ireland’s oldest and perhaps nothing marks the transient nature of our time than to think...

Two male pedestrians, one aged in his mid-60s and the other in his mid-50s, were seriously injured when they were struck by a car at around 6.30am on Tuesday, September 26. Both men were taken to James Connolly Hospital. One was later transferred to St James hospital. The road was closed off to...

The regeneration project, which will see the delivery of 79 high-quality social housing units and a range of community amenities, has been progressed through a partnership between McGarrell Reilly and Dublin City Council. Last week, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy,...

The beginning of the race had to be delayed due to major traffic delays and a large number of runners failed to make it to the venue. It was the first year that the Dublin Half Marathon had been moved from the Phoenix Park to Newbridge Demesne. The council said a full review is now being undertaken...

That’s why I’ve mixed feelings about some of the measures contained in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, which is currently winging its way through the legislative process and, all going to plan, could become law by the end of 2017. I’ve no doubt that the bill is well-intentioned on the part of the...

Ashe was the commander of the Fifth Battalion Fingal Brigade of the Irish Volunteers and led them to the only rebel victory during the 1916 Rising at the Battle of Ashbourne. Having been initially sentenced to death before having that sentence commuted to life imprisonment, he was released in June...

Their new pitch was officially opened by the CEO of the Football Association of Ireland, John Delaney last week. The event was also attended by the Minister for Sport Shane Ross, the caithaorleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cllr Tom Murphy and Club Chairperson and Sinn Fein...