Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00

A NORTHSIDE father has vowed to give his young daughter every chance of surviving a life-threatening illness.  Last August, Merryn Lacy (5), from Donabate, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer of the nervous system. More...

Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00

THE brother of Liam Whelan has thanked volunteers from Bohemian FC who rushed to clean up the bridge dedicated to the Manchester United and Ireland legend who died in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster. Locals were outraged when Liam Whelan Bridge in Cabra was targeted by the mindless hooligans who painted insults mocking the deceased star and defaced the memorial plaque erected in his honour in 2006. More...

Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00

A NEGLECTED pony rescued from Dunsink had a special treat earlier this month when he was given the red carpet treatment at a star studded event. Snoopy, who is blind in one eye from his injuries, was the star attraction at a special Gala presentation of the UK’s National Theatre production of War Horse at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. More...

Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00

A GREEN Party candidate in the local elections has criticised Dublin City Council for using “scare tactics” to deter people from walking in the city centre.  In recent days the city council has placed messages on its electronic signs around the city stating: ‘Pedestrians are the Single Biggest Group to Die on Dublin's Roads. More...

Monday, April 21, 2014 12:00

A NEW video made by the UCD School of History and Archives to mark the Battle of Clontarf provides a re-evaluation of the true place of Brian Boru in Irish history. Launched by Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, the half-hour video is presented by leading historians on location in Clontarf and is richly illustrated with a wealth of visual historical material. More...