Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00

LABOUR Party TDs on the Southside have been bearing the brunt of local anger over the contentious water charges issue. Last week, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eamon Gilmore, insisted that water charges would not be introduced in January of next year. More...

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00

A LEADING voluntary organisation that provides support for children and families affected by sexual abuse has praised cancer stricken Aslan singer Christy Dignam for opening up about his past. Christy spoke frankly about his own experience of abuse during a recent interview with RTE’s John Murray. More...

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00

LOCAL residents are calling on Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, to use his position to refuse permission for up to three proposed outdoor concerts in the Phoenix Park this summer. Up to 40,000 fans are expected to attend each of the gigs for The Killers, Mumford & Sons and possibly another unconfirmed act in mid-July. More...

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00

THE Northside of Dublin is set to have its own cultural hub connected to major city landmarks along a new ‘civic spine’ under a new, ambitious multi-million euro project. The Parnell Square Cultural Quarter will include a new Dublin City Library on the site of Colaiste Mhuire in Parnell Square that will be connected to the Hugh Lane Gallery by a civic plaza. More...

Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00

FINGAL County Council’s proposal to reduce opening hours at a number of its libraries has been met with widespread local opposition.  However, the local authority has taken steps to allay concerns about the changes to its library strategy. More...