Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00

PRIMARY schools on the Southside are being urged to sign up to a new educational programme that encourages children and teachers to approach science and maths in a fun and interactive way. Last year, 77 Dublin primary schools received Awards of Science and Maths Excellence in the Discover Science & Engineering’s (DSE) Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme. More...

Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00

DID you know that Saint Patrick established one of his first churches in Coolmine? Or that Corduff Park was densely populated 1,500 years ago?  That’s just the kind of interesting titbits of information on offer at the Castles, Forts and Holy Wells exhibition, which opens at the Blanchardstown Centre this week. More...

Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00

RESIDENTS of Marewood Court, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, have been awarded first prize in the Clúid Housing Association Great Places to Live contest for their constant effort and enthusiasm to improve their apartment complex. More...

Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00

SEVENTY-FIVE years have passed since the Constitution was adopted by the people. I believe our constitution should be updated to explicitly reflect the values of Ireland today.  As it stands, our Constitution does not provide an express statement of rights for children. More...

Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00

THERE was a big turnout for this year’s Ballymun Whitehall Education Fair, which took place on Thursday, September 13 in Ballymun Civic Centre. The community based event was organised by Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership and over 40 local education and training providers displayed information on the education opportunities available in the area. More...