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Digital Academy based in the Fair Play Café

Digital Academy based in the Fair Play Café

Digital Skills Audit Our commitment is not just to get you onto “another” course but rather we are committed to providing you with a fantastic learning experience upon which you can build a lifelong learning journey.

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Empowered Women Empower the World!

Empowered Women Empower the World!

International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8th to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. A variety of local events were planned throughout the week, which included a breakfast celebration in the Greenore Centre,

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Brushing Life into Local History

Brushing Life into Local History

If you happened to see the new stunning artwork on the planters on South Lotts road, it’s all thanks to a project between some members of the Shelbourne Park Residents Association, artist John O’Flynn, and sponsored by Capital Credit Union in Bath Avenue. John created and transformed an ordinary space

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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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A Life of Selfless Service

A Life of Selfless Service

Deepest condolences to the wife, family and friends of Gerry Quinn who passed away in March. Originally from Fairymount in Roscommon, Gerry spent most of his life in Donnybrook, and served faithfully for over 30 years as a Garda in Donnybrook station. He was well known and loved in the area.

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Leadership Win for Muckross Student

Leadership Win for Muckross Student

Muckross Park College TY student Naomi Ní Dhuibhir was among 20 other students to be presented with a Rotary Youth Leadership Development certificate at the new Europe House in Dublin recently. The competition, which Rotary Ireland has been running for over 30 years,

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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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Finals Day at Railway Union 2024

Finals Day at Railway Union 2024

The Club are looking forward to another great season and new members are very welcome ‘to have a go’ every Wednesday evening, 6pm, throughout the Summer months.
Info at 089 – 275 4335.
Images below courtesy Railway Union.

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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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