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Farewell to Shane

Farewell to Shane

At the end of 2023 the world bade farewell to Shane MacGowan, songsmith extraordinaire and recognised genius. Although born in Kent, Shane saw Ireland as his natural spiritual home. Much of his adult life was spent here, indeed in this very parish, having lived variously in South Lotts

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Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

Stella Maris Rowing Club are looking forward to another successful year following a bumper season in 2023. Founded in the 1930’s, Stella Maris Rowing Club is one of Dublin’s oldest and most respected rowing clubs. With a rich history, the Ringsend outfit continues to nurture

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Google Community News Update

Google Community News Update

Congratulations to the teachers who have received their digital training certifificates through Google Ireland and Kinia! This training is focused on supporting teachers in bridging the digital divide, and we are so proud of the work the teachers have done to become certifified.

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Photo Diary

Photo Diary

Photography by Ian Davis

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Photo Diary

Photo Diary

Photography by Keith Brennan

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Bloomsday in Bloom!

Bloomsday in Bloom!

Back in June we were transported back to 1904 to celebrate Bloomsday!

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Two Young Girls Remembered in Local Ceremony

Two Young Girls Remembered in Local Ceremony

On June 12th 1963, Numbers 2a, 3 and 4 Fenian Street tenement houses collapsed. This resulted in the deaths of two young girls, Linda Byrne aged 7 and Marion Vardy aged 8.

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Dublin City Council’s Community Team

Dublin City Council’s Community Team

It’s undoubtedly been the busiest ever start to a year for our Team in providing support to events, activities and projects in the area. It’s impossible to capture all within a couple of pages but hopefully the following gives a good snapshot of some of that inspirational work

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Feeling Festive in the Christmas (F)air…

Feeling Festive in the Christmas (F)air…

If you can imagine Christmas spirit as a wonderland, well you’d be spot on because that is exactly what the Christmas Fair in Irishtown Stadium was designed to look like, with an amazing, classic embodiment of an enchanting and whimsical portrayal of Santa’s grotto and workshop.

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2021 Christmas Gift Guide

2021 Christmas  Gift Guide

Tis’ the season for giving and sharing kindness with one another. However, Brexit has made aspects of online shopping unnecessarily  complex and ultimately, more costly than one would hope with extra import duties and customs fees. We don’t need that kind of stress during Christmas!

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