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SPORTSCO achieve the Outstanding Leisure Award in the National Quality Standards Awards 2023

by SportsCo
1st December 2023

For any information regarding membership and facilties at SPORTSCO, please contact our website, www.sportsco.ie. (The National Quality Standard Awards have been in operation since 2001 and are the only industry specific...
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Introducing Rory Hogan: Fianna Fáil’s young, dynamic candidate for Pembroke Ward in the upcoming Local Elections

1st December 2023

New election candidate calls for a Young Lord Mayor Programme in Dublin City Council Pembroke’s local Fianna Fáil organisation has recently selected Rory Hogan, a 25-year-old rising star, as their newest candidate...
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Dublin Zoo lights up for Barnados

by Niamh Byrne
1st December 2023

Dublin Zoo, located in the Phoenix Park, launched its first night of their annual Christmas lights on November 14th. The night which was hosted by Barnardos charity was filled with Christmas spirit. Staff who currently work for the charity had buckets for people to put money in...
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A Famous Gingerbread Village and a Family-friendly welcome at Sandymount Hotel

1st December 2023

Christmas is such a magical time of year, and nothing beats the joy of staying local and soaking up the Community atmosphere. As Dublin’s oldest and largest family run hotel, Sandymount Hotel boasts the perfect location in Dublin 4. ...
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O (Crochet) Christmas Trees

by Louise Whelan
1st December 2023

For the past few months the crocheters and knitters throughout the community, both home and abroad have come together to crochet two Christmas trees which will be attached to large metal tree frames, (estimated at 8 or 9 feet) as a community project for Ringsend, Irishtown...
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Staying Fit at Fifty

by Niamh Byrne
1st December 2023

If you or anyone you know over 50 is looking for some physical training then look no further. A lady called Mayara is holding home sessions or classes for anyone interested in the Ringsend Community Centre. The sessions vary from time to time and involve exercises......
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The Lacey Report

by Dermot Lacey
1st December 2023

In October I was honoured to be asked to formally install a new Defibrillator on the outside wall of the Donnybrook Fire Station. This has the potential to save many lives and is one of many installed at Fire Stations across the City and County. The occasion also gave me the...
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Lavery: On Location

by Brian Bowe
1st December 2023

If you haven’t gotten the chance yet, I’d strongly recommend you visit National Gallery of Ireland’s latest exhibition: a stunning collection of works by Belfast-born painter John Lavery. On view in the Beit Wing till Sunday, January 14th, Lavery: On Location, organised by the National Gallery......
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Don’t Forget to Claim Your PRSI Dental Entitlements

by Northumberland Dental Care
1st December 2023

Did you know you can only claim your PRSI Dental Entitlements once per calendar year? This means that if you haven’t used them yet in 2023, you could be entitled to a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15 with Northumberland Dental Care before the year...
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Your NewsFour Local Christmas Events Guide

by Louise Whelan
1st December 2023

Friday December 1st Women’s Seasonal Swap at the Sandymount Community Centre. 10.30am-12.30pm. Free event. All are welcome. RCSF Holiday Fair and Markets. Irishtown Sports Stadium. Sensory Hour 3.30pm-4.30pm Full fair 4.30pm-8.30pm. ...
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Dublin City Council announces Snowflake by Louise Nealon as the ‘One Dublin One Book’ choice for 2024

1st December 2023

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that Snowflake by Louise Nealon is the ‘One Dublin One Book’ choice for 2024, following on from The Coroner’s Daughter by Andrew Hughes in 2023. ‘One Dublin One Book’ aims to encourage everyone in Dublin to read a designated book...
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Fitzgerald strikes gold again in third book in Ashley Brown series

by Niamh Byrne
1st December 2023

Frankie’s Little Miss Madser is the third book published in the Ashley Brown’s series. The book which is the sequel to The Promise Maker is written by author George Fitzgerald. The book which is set in mid 20th century Ireland is based mainly around the characters Ash and Frankie....
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The Marian College Drama & Musical Society – Celebrating 50 Years!

by Ray Ryan
1st December 2023

Showtime in Marian College, Sandymount, is almost upon us again and excitement is mounting as opening night fast approaches. This year’s show is the ever-popular musical, The Addams Family, which will run from Wednesday December 13th to Friday 15th incl....
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‘Tis The Season For Streaming

by Brian Bowe
1st December 2023

It’s the season of giving! But amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s important to remember to give yourself the greatest gift of all: a bit of peace and quiet. Once you’ve doled out the Christmas cards and consumed your bodyweight in selection boxes,...
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Best Films of 2023

by Brian Bowe
1st December 2023

2023 has been a jam-packed year for movie fans: from a new Wes Anderson (make that five new ones, if you include his foray into Netflix shorts) to the much anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. It didn’t matter if you were a Swifty or a Scorsese head,...
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