Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00

GREATER Dublin Drainage received almost 2,000 submissions for the third phase of the sewage plant consultation process. Three sites – two in Lusk and one in Clonshaugh – are under consideration for the plant, which has sparked fury among residents in both areas and led to a number of protests. More...

Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00

HUNDREDS of Southsiders have signed a petition calling on Dublin City Council to rename a local park after a boy who tragically lost his life there in the 1970s. Some 500 locals have signed a petition urging the council to rename Walkinstown Park after John Doran who was just 11-years-of-age in 1975 when he was fatally electrocuted after he climbed up an electric pylon. More...

Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00

THERE has been a huge amount of public support for a local councillor's efforts to organise a non-Garda weapons amnesty next month. Cllr Stephen Wrenn (Lab), who represents the Ballymun/Finglas ward, said the ambitious plan would be backed by a number of youth and social workers who will attempt to educate the younger generation about the dangers of having weapons in their possession. More...

Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00

NORTHSIDE politicians are calling for action to be taken to prevent a repeat of the chaos before, during and after the recent Swedish House Mafia gig at the Phoenix Park. Dublin 15 councillor David McGuinness (FF) is demanding a full explanation from the Office of Public Works and Minister of State Brian Hayes who have responsibility for the Phoenix Park. More...

Monday, July 16, 2012 12:00

TEN Northside families have welcomed a number of young children affected by the Chernobyl disaster with open arms. The children were flown over from Chernobyl earlier this month as part of the Chernobyl North Dublin Outreach Group to stay with a number of host families throughout North Dublin. More...