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Louise Whelan

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I’ve lived in Ringsend my whole life. My family home is over 120 years old. I love writing, reading, and I paint pop art & abstract and enjoy anything creative. Adore Halloween. Completed a Level 5 full award in Business Admin & IT in Ringsend College and finished my Level 6 Train the Trainer from Google in the Fair Play Cafe in November 2021. I am a mother of a teenage son and now is the best time for me to use my writing skills and see what I can achieve starting here in NewsFour as a Journalist/Researcher. I am so excited in starting this new chapter and looking forward to meeting all my new colleagues. In my down time, I like to play tennis, love my PlayStation & watching old movies, going off on rambles around Sandymount beach, and I love a good laugh..

Fly high like a Butterfly
4th October 2024
Fly high like a Butterfly
The Butterfly Run is a 5K memorial fun run where you can run, jog, walk or stroll while coming together to remember and honour all who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and infertility. It raises awareness by creating a community of help and moral support
EventsFundraiserLocal NewsRingsendSandymount
Celebrating John Young
4th October 2024
Celebrating John Young
A memorial plaque tribute for renowned local sportsman, John “Wembo” Young was officially unveiled back in August in Ringsend Park on the big astro pitch which will also be renamed, The John Young Astro. This touching, bittersweet occasion was to honour John,
Local HistoryLocal NewsMemorialPearse StreetRingsendSoccerSport
Where Creativity meets Vision…
9th August 2024
Where Creativity meets Vision…
Artist Niamh Carroll launched her first solo exhibition ‘Dreamscapes’ in the Fair Play Café in Ringsend on July 12th to a full house of her nearest and dearest to watch her showcase all her wonderful, very special artwork. Niamh is the fifth artist to have an exhibition
Artist in profileArts & CultureLocal NewsPaintingsRingsend
Peeling Back the Pages – 2001
9th August 2024
Peeling Back the Pages – 2001
Compiled by Louise Whelan
Local History
Tour de Canals Success
9th August 2024
Tour de Canals Success
Local man Dave Donnelly and his Tour De Canals fundraising event last May has raised over €7,000 for his two nominated charities, Féileacáin and See Change. Dave would like to thank the generosity of all supporters and their participation and commitment to the event including,
FundraiserLocal NewsRingsend
South Docks Festival of Fun
9th August 2024
South Docks Festival of Fun
The annual South Docks Festival from St Andrew’s Resource Centre in Pearse Street celebrated its 37th year in the community with the theme “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND.” This hugely popular festival hosted a variety of family-friendly events and activities
EventsLocal NewsPearse Street
Scripted at the Lir Academy - September 7th
9th August 2024
Scripted at the Lir Academy – September 7th
Exciting times for The Lir Academy at Grand Canal Quay, Pearse Street as they are involved in the Dublin Fringe Festival from 7th-22nd September. Scripted 2024 (Sept 7th) will be an afternoon of performed readings of excerpts from brand new plays
Arts & CultureTheatre
Give it a TRY!
9th August 2024
Give it a TRY!
Last Summer, Lansdowne FC completed the purchase of Claremont Road, with a key aspect of launching their women’s rugby program. Aimed at age 18 and over, the team's progress has been growing since, with lots of training but no immediate competitive games
RugbySport
“My Anxiety Tool-box”
1st June 2024
“My Anxiety Tool-box”
Nicola Shannon, a renowned Dublin wellness teacher, has unveiled a much needed solution to assist families navigating the challenges of anxiety and stress in children. Approached by countless disheartened parents frustrated and let down by the endless Health Service
ChildrenHealth
Discover the delight of a Candlelit Concert
1st June 2024
Discover the delight of a Candlelit Concert
If you are looking for an unforgettable, captivating, multi-sensory live musical experience then why not get yourself a ticket for a Candlelit Concert. St Andrew’s Church in Westland Row was transformed into an enchanting, magical setting amid hundreds
Around DublinArts & CultureMusicTravel