Irishtown

A Little Girl, a lot of Heart

A Little Girl, a lot of Heart

This is ten year old Elsie Redmond from Irishtown.
Elsie has a hobby of making bracelets from little clay beads, she sits for hours being creative and loves nothing more than getting a request for a personalised bracelet. They come packed in a small mesh bag

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Tony Byrne Plaque

Tony Byrne Plaque

Plaque unveiling in George Reynolds flats, Irishtown to the memory of Tony Byrne. Tony, who had a great community spirit, got the flagpole up and developed all of the gardening areas. A wonderful friend and neighbour who is sadly missed.
Photos: Fr Ivan Tonge

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Calling all Local Voices: Show us Your Talent for Bloomsday

Calling all Local Voices: Show us Your Talent for Bloomsday

Ringsend and District Historical Society will hold its Bloomsday festival from 12th – 16th June. A full programme of events will soon be announced but the opening event is the writers event which once again will be a competition open to both adults and children with voucher prizes of €200, €100, and €75

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Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025

Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025

The Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025 will be open for applications from the 3rd February 2025 to the 14th March 2025 inclusive. The amount of grant funding available is based on an annual contribution by Dublin Waste to Energy Limited and on this occasion a total amount of €1 million will be available

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St Matthew’s Restored

St Matthew’s Restored

A new short film by Pat Larkin tells the story of the refurbishment of St Matthew’s Church, Irishtown. The film starts with an invitation to enter this wonderful old church by the current Rector of St Matthews, the Reverend Leonard Ruddock.

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BADRA Celebrates

BADRA Celebrates

Badra has been in existence for over 50 years now. It is run by residents who in a voluntary capacity give their time and energy to achieving the aims and objectives of the association.

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Villages of Dublin 4

Villages of Dublin 4

During September and October, Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team, in partnership with Ballsbridge, Donnybrook & Sandymount Historical Society, Ringsend & District Historical Society, and both Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Tidy Towns Groups,

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The Lacey Report

The Lacey Report

At the time of writing this I am in the closing stages of the 2024 Local Elections campaign so I want to thank all the very many people who have met us at their doors, on the streets and at meetings. The courtesy of so many and the intelligent, relevant questions shows our

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Bloomsday in Dublin 4 Event Guide

Bloomsday in Dublin 4 Event Guide

Joycean Celebrations are set to take place in Ballsbridge, Irishtown, Ringsend and Sandymount for Bloomsday this year.  Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team have been working closely with groups and centres in Dublin 4 as well as the James Joyce Centre

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Oars for Angels Charity Event

Oars for Angels Charity Event

St Patrick’s Rowing Club would like to thank all of the crews and clubs that took part in their Oars for Angels charity Row on April 27th. Special thanks to Beacon Hair Restoration for their massive contribution to the event. Also to Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club

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