Archive for February 2025

Dockers

Dockers

We should all be familiar with “The Dockers”, the working class grafters who were historically employed in the docks and the shipping industry in Dublin in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the majority of them came from Dockland communities particularly around areas of Ringsend, Pearse Street,

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Ballsbridge Lions Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Annual Dinner for Seniors

Ballsbridge Lions Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Annual Dinner for Seniors

On December 16th last, the Ballsbridge Lions Club hosted its annual Christmas Dinner at the Lansdowne Hotel, welcoming over 80 local elderly residents from Ringsend, Sandymount and Ballsbridge for a day filled with warmth, companionship, and festive joy.

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The Editor’s Corner – Feb/Mar 2025

The Editor's Corner – Feb/Mar 2025

Now that the country has a new government one of the first things they should give serious consideration to is introducing a Universal Basic Income (UBI). What this means is that everyone would be paid a standard non-means-tested income sufficient to live on,

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Seals in Dublin Bay Thriving Amidst Major Port Developments

Seals in Dublin Bay Thriving Amidst Major Port Developments

Seals are an integral part of Dublin Bay’s marine biodiversity, frequently observed along the coast from Sandycove to Bull Island and even within the Dublin Port area. Despite large-scale marine construction works currently underway as part of the second phase of Dublin Port’s Masterplan

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The Blades are Back in Town

The Blades are Back in Town

Back in November, the CYWMS hall was replicated into a lively, energetic, teenage disco to commemorate local band, The Blades when they played the CY in 1977. This night was to reflect on the band’s journey from 1977-1981 with a proper old school night in celebration of their first gig

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Ethical Food Shopping: Processed Tomatoes and alleged forced Labour

Ethical Food Shopping: Processed Tomatoes and alleged forced Labour

When you sit down to spaghetti bolognese in Dublin 4 do you ever look at the ingredients on your plate and wonder where they are from. You might expect the pasta and tomatoes to be of Italian origin, yet, this may not be the case. The tomato trade in China, for instance, is big business.

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V is for Vodka…Valentine’s

V is for Vodka...Valentine’s

Apparently the key to the heart is laughter and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not use that reason to write the cheesiest, funniest chat up lines in your Valentine’s card for your significant other, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, a secret crush or a new partner

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The Lacey Report – January 2025

The Lacey Report – January 2025

Well here we go – another year and Yes another “The Lacey Report”. I have found this a useful way to communicate my work as your Councillor. However if any of you have any ideas as to how I could improve the style or content please let me know

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The Solway Lass

The Solway Lass

On Thursday, March 11th, 1937, a severe storm, one of the fiercest experienced for many years, swept across Ireland. Heavy snowfalls were reported from all parts of the country, leaving in its wake a trail of desolation and ruin. Traffic was paralysed and widespread power cuts were experienced

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Pop-up Online Bookclub

Pop-up Online Bookclub

Ireland Reads Day Venue: Pearse Street Library Date: Monday 24th February 2025 Time: 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Celebrate Ireland Reads Day with our special pop-up online book club! For those of you who can’t get to our regular book clubs in Pearse Street Library,

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