Monday, May 7, 2012 12:00

A CANCER survivor was so impressed with the care she received at a Southside hospital that she has decided to undertake a famous pilgrimage walk in northern Spain to raise funds for the staff. Marie Malee (49), is originally from Normandy in France but she has lived in Ireland for 28 years and settled in Blackrock. More...

Monday, May 7, 2012 12:00

A GROUP of Northside youths will fly the flag for Ireland in the World Hip Hop Dance Championships, which will take place in America in the coming months. The dancers from the FX Crew who train in the Streets Ahead Dance Studio in Santry won their place in the competitions after they scooped the top prize in the Junior Irish Crew Championships. More...

Monday, April 16, 2012 12:00

A NORTH county Dublin aid worker has issued a reminder to people to return Trocaire boxes to their local parish following her recent visit to north Uganda. Trocaire worker, Meabh Smith, who is originally from St Colmcille’s Crescent, Swords, recently visited the organisation’s work in north Uganda where communities are recovering from a brutal 20-year war. More...

Monday, April 9, 2012 12:00

A NUMBER of free events are taking place on the Southside this month to mark the Dublin: One City, One Book programme. The Lord Mayor, Andrew Montague, launched the programme at the Mansion House, Dawson Street recently where James Joyce’s ‘Dubliners’ was revealed as this year’s One City, One Book choice. More...

Monday, April 9, 2012 12:00

A NORTHSIDE playwright is hoping that audiences in Chicago will be blown away by his work when it’s staged in the Windy City. William Rocke’s comedy play, ‘Try Anything Twice’, opens in the US city from April 13 for a nine-performance run from the Gaelic Park Players. More...