Dublin South-West Blog

UCI Cinemas in The Square closed down

2010-03-22T19:50:00.001+00:00

The cinemas in The Square, Tallaght, closed down at the start of March 2010 with a loss of 50 jobs. Rumour has it that the site formerly occupied by Woodies, adjacent to the shopping complex, is to be developed as a cinema complex.

Tallaght Facebook page

2010-01-24T23:22:00.001+00:00

"Pages all about Tallaght. Become a fan and keep up to date about news and what's going on in Tallaght. Feel free to post some news, photos, opinion or anything you like."http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=615494999#/Tallaght.Ireland?ref=sgm

South Dublin County Council Water Restrictions

2010-01-24T09:01:00.003+00:00

The Council continues to shut off water supply to the mains systems overnight. For details of stoppages and how to resolve airlocks that may develop, visit http://www.sdcc.ie/

Lisbon Treaty voting in Dublin South-West constituency

2008-06-13T19:40:00.004+00:00

The Lisbon Treaty was rejected on Thursday 12th June 2008 by Irish voters. The national vote was 46.6% Yes and 53.4% No.

In the Dublin South-West constituency, the vote was 34.9% Yes and 65.1% No.

Full details of the voting patterns are available at the RTE website.

Flybus Service - Tallaght to Airport

2008-06-13T18:33:00.003+00:00

Eirebus Ltd has commenced a bus service -- Flybus -- for persons wishing to travel from Dublin South-West to Dublin Airport. With a terminus in The Square, Tallaght, the daily service commences at 4.00am with fares of €8 per adult and concessions for children, students and the elderly.

The company's website says: "Departing from Tallaght (The Square), Clondalkin (The Mill) and Lucan (Liffey Valley Shopping Centre) and travelling direct to Dublin Airport along the M50. Passengers can enjoy the luxury and comfort of air-conditioned, seat belted and the latest low emission engine coaches getting to and from the Airport without the hassle and expense of driving and parking."

More information and timetable details click here.

Car Boot Sales, Tallaght

2008-03-15T11:06:00.001+00:00

From www.stmaelruains.ie

The Car Boot Sales are starting up again on Saturday 26th April, 2008. Sellers are advised to arrive [at St Maelruain's Parish Centre, Tallaght Village] shortly after 8.00am to be sure of a space. The gates open to the general public at 10.00am.

The charge for cars is €15.00 and €20.00 for vans. For any further information phone the parish office at 462 6006.

The dates for the season are: 26th April, 24th May, 21st June, 5th July, 19th July, 9th August, 23rd August and 6th Sept 2008.

Bin collection in South Dublin, St Patrick's and Easter weekends

2008-03-15T08:33:00.002+00:00

There will be NO refuse collection service on St. Patrick’s Day - Monday 17th March 2008.
This collection will take place instead on the previous Saturday 15th March 2008.

There will be a service as normal on Good Friday 21st March 2008.

There will be NO refuse collection service on Easter Monday 24th March 2008.
This collection will take place instead on the previous Saturday 22nd March 2008.

Bins should be left out at 7.00am and have both a correct authorisation label and a bin tag of appropriate value affixed to the bin. Bin lids should be fully closed and the bin should not be overloaded.

www.sdcc.ie

No St Patrick's Day Parade in Tallaght in 2008

2008-03-09T16:55:00.003+00:00

Once again the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tallaght has been cancelled, according to a report in The Echo. The reason given was the unavailability due to prior commitments of a majority of the organising committee, headed by Roderick Smyth.

April 3rd closure for Microprint

2008-03-09T16:41:00.003+00:00

The Irish Times reports that local specialist printer, Microprint, is to close on April 3rd 2008. The factory, which produces computer manuals and magazines, is on Airton Road and employs 130 people.

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Tallaght Voice to continue as sister papers silenced

2008-03-09T16:14:00.003+00:00

The Voice Newspaper Group is reported to be still publishing the Tallaght Voice despite the closure of four sister newspapers, the Kildare Voice, Tipperary Voice, Cavan Voice and Monaghan Voice this week. Forty full- and part-time jobs were lost with the closure of the titles.

The Independent says: "In a statement, the Voice Newspaper Group blamed the closures on a 'downturn in the economy' and 'unprecedented competition from UK newspaper groups'. "

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Meanwhile, newspaper, magazine and online publisher, Johnston Press said its advertising sales rose by 4.5% in 2007 at its Irish regional newspapers, which include the Tallaght Echo. This is according to a report on Adworld.

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Luas to Citywest put back to 2010: Report

2008-03-09T16:06:00.002+00:00

The Irish Independent reports that the planned extension of the Luas Red Line from Tallaght to Citywest will now be delayed to 2010 according to latest estimates. The report also says that work on the planned link-up of the Red and Green lines in the City Centre, supposedly to be completed in 2008, haven't even started yet. [Read article].

Dublin suicide help group expands

2008-03-09T15:57:00.003+00:00

From Ballyfermot Post
A Lucan-based centre for suicide prevention and self-harm is set to expand, branching out to North Clondalkin, Tallaght and Finglas.

Pieta House say they will provide outreach services for people affected by suicide or harboring suicidal feelings. They aim to provide outreach services to most of Dublin city throughout 2008.

Staff at Pieta House are also hoping to see out the year with a new centre being established in rural areas of the country. Established in 2006, Pieta House is a community based counselling service, the first of its kind in Ireland and works with those who have attempted suicide or self-harm, as well as their families. [Read Rest of Article]

BCI and Community Stations descend on Tallaght to Talk

2008-02-12T19:32:00.000+00:00

Representatives from The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI), the Community Radio Association of Ireland (CRAOL), community station Dublin South FM and special interest station Dublin City FM descend on Tallaght in February to talk about community radio.

Following the temporary cessation of regular broadcasts from Tallaght FM, the Tallaght Community Radio Forum have invited the BCI, CRAOL and two community style radio stations to Tallaght to participate in a seminar on community radio. Partas, the local enterprise and social economy organisation, has also been invited to attend. The seminar is entitled “Community Radio in 2008” and is intended to advance the awareness of community radio in Tallaght prior to Tallaght FM’s return to the airwaves. The seminar takes place in the Tymon Bawn Community Centre, Firhouse Road West, Aylesbury, Tallaght on Saturday 16th February between 2pm and 6pm. Admission free.

Members of Tallaght Community Radio Co-operative Society Ltd, participants in the present radio project (TALLAGHT 99FM), media students and any other interested parties, including the public, are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Tallaght Community Radio Forum (TCRF) has been set up by local Community Radio enthusiasts John Conroy, Joe Kearney and Ralph McGarry, to provide a platform for debate around Community Radio and community issues relating to radio.

"As the Wheel Turns", one-woman show at The Civic

2008-02-10T11:45:00.000+00:00

From the DSW Forum:

Hi! Just dropped in to tell you about my show "As the Wheel Turns" which will be showing in the Loose End Studio of the Civic Theatre on February 15th and 16th. It is a one woman show written and performed by myself documenting experiences of women in Ireland today. I am born and raised in Tallaght and still living here. I would be delighted for anyone and everyone to come along and support me. The show starts at 8.15pm on each night and tickets are available from the Box office on 01 4627477 at a price of €10. If you want any more details please contact me at hereistriona@gmail.com - I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Rape crisis service opens in Tallaght

2007-11-11T12:45:00.000+00:00

As reported in the Irish Times
A rise in the number of sexual assaults has led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) to expand its counselling services to Tallaght.

The DRCC says the number of people accompanied by its volunteers to the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit at the Rotunda hospital doubled between 2001 and 2006.

"For a long time the DRCC has been aware that a service was needed to respond to the needs of west Dublin, Wicklow and parts of Kildare," the centre said.

The Tallaght service, which is support by Tallaght hospital, will be manned by two therapists, and appointments can be made through a 24-hour helpline on 1800 778888.

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Little Red Riding Hood & Sk8ter Jack at The Civic

2007-11-11T12:38:00.000+00:00

Civic Theatre (Tallaght) presents

Little Red Riding Hood & Sk8ter Jack
Written and Directed by David Parnell
Music composed by Russell Smith
Set & Costume Design by Laura Howe
Lighting Design by Mark Galione

Starring: Aileen Mythen, Helen Norton, Ciaran O’Brien, David O’Meara & Russell Smith

A traditional fairytale, a nasty wolf, a wizard, a sk8ter boi and other exciting characters combined with a delightful musical score, laughter, mischief and lots of audience participation ensures that Little Red Riding Hood and Sk8ter Jack is a festive treat for the whole family.

Thurs 27th December 7pm

Fri 28th December 3pm & 7pm

Sat 29th December 3pm & 7pm

Sun 30th December 3pm & 7pm

Mon 31st December 3pm

Wed 2nd January 3pm & 7pm

Thurs 3rd January 3pm & 7pm

Fri 4th January 3pm & 7pm

Sat 5th January 3pm & 7pm

Sun 6th January 3pm

School Performances
Monday 14th – Friday 18th January @ 10am & 12.30pm
Booking: 01 4627477

Admission: €20 & €15 concession, €62 (family ticket)
http://www.civictheatre.ie

Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate (FETAC Level 5)

2007-11-08T18:48:00.000+00:00

Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, will be offering Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate (FETAC Level 5) classes in the Spring Term, from early February 2008.

This course is taught by personnel from the College of Progressive Education (http://www.progressivecollege.com/ ) and prepares participants for work in the area of Special Needs.

The fee for the course is €880.00 and places may be reserved now with a deposit of €200.00. Please ring 4526137 or email the Community School for more details.

Pedestrian Bridge at Tallaght Village to open 2nd November

2007-10-28T12:54:00.000+00:00

The Pedestrian Bridge which has been constructed over the N81 (Tallaght Bypass) at Priors Gate is due to open on Friday, 2nd November, 2007, according to information received by local Councillor, Joe Neville (FF).

In a reply to a query from Cllr Neville, an official of South Dublin County Council's Roads (Traffic and Transportation) department outlined the key dates in the construction of the bridge, which replaced an earlier structure which proved prone to bridge strikes from high vehicles.

· Bridge structure complete by Thursday, 25th October
· Waterproofing works (Starting from Priors Gate) to commence from Wednesday, 24th October (this work is weather dependent)
· Bridge available to be open to the Public from Friday, 2nd November
· Removal of temporary bridge to commence from Monday 5th November

The construction of the brudge caused controversy when residents complained that the temporary steel replacement was inaccessible to the elderly and the disabled.

Fossetts Christmas Circus 2007

2007-10-04T14:36:00.000+00:00

Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1st - 23rd December 2007

Bookings (01) 662 0140

www.christmascircus.ie

Hallowfest 2007

2007-10-04T14:29:00.000+00:00

Over 8,000 people attended the first Hallowfest 2006 in South Dublin County organised by South Dublin County Tourism to celebrate the tradition of Halloween.
Hallowfest 2007 is the second year of this event that will celebrate the tradition of Halloween as an event for all the family in Tallaght, South Dublin County. This event will take place on over two days and the programme will include the following aspects:

Sunday 28th October 2007
2.00pm – 6.00pm
An afternoon of Halloween Entertainment
The programme includes:
• Hallowfest Traditional Games Area
• Hallowfest Children's Parade and Prize Giving - Wear your Halloween custom to Hallowfest and win!
• Make & Do Workshops with Mask Making and Balloon Modeling
• Scary Pumpkin Craving Workshops
• Magic Workshops
• Inflatable Games
• Walkabout Hallowfest Characters
• Fire Jugglers
• Clowns & Face painters

* Exact programme to be confirmed

Monday 29th October - 9.30am – 3.00pm
• Spooky Walk to Hellfire Club
• Spooky Storytelling at the Hellfire Club
• Halloween characters
* Exact programme to be confirmed

The festive atmosphere will lure visitors with Halloween-themed decorations,performances, filled with the sights and sounds of the Halloween season. Detailed information about the festival events and other local Halloween eventswill be available on the festival website www.hallowfest.ie.

Admission to all activities organised by South Dublin County Tourism will be free

7UP Christmas on Ice

2007-10-03T21:27:00.000+00:00

Ireland’s coolest Christmas event returns to the RDS for its’ fifth year from Nov [23rd] ’07 – Jan [13th] ‘08.

Enjoy ice skating on the 1500sqm fully covered outdoor ice rink or discover the magic of Christmas with a mystical adventure to Santa’s Polar Palace.

7UP Christmas on Ice also features a number of ice-tastic special events and themed nights, including:

Funskate programme - skating programme for school group including introductory tips from the Ice Marshals.

Skit & Skate Comedy nights - skate along to all the sounds of the season before retiring to the starlit theatre for an hour of comedy with our top comedian.

Decks on Ice – enjoy live music while skating from top DJs including Mo Kelly

70’s Ice night – a groovy combination of skating and 70’s music with prizes for the best dressed groover!!

With all this and much much more 7UP Christmas on Ice has something for everyone!

For more information visit the event website at http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/

Christmas 2007 in aid National Childrens Hospital Tallaght

2007-10-03T19:53:00.000+00:00

Corporate Christmas Campaign
Christmas is a very special time, especially for young children. Supporting our Christmas Campaign means you will be helping sick children get better, not just at Christmas, but all year round.
This year we have a number of options for you:
Packs of Cards Individual packs available for purchase. Each pack contains 10 cards (5 different designs), these are available at €7.50 per pack (p&p is additional at cost). To place an order simply call us or email info@thenationalchildrenshospital.ie.

Corporate Christmas E-Card
We had a huge number of requests from companies last year looking for an alternative to the Christmas Card and so this year we are launching an E-Card. This card can be sent to all your clients, suppliers and staff, wishing them a Happy Christmas and letting them know that you have made a donation to The National Children's Hospital, Tallaght. You will also get a message to put up on your website.
This option means you can continue to send Christmas Greetings in a more cost effective manner and one that is environmentally friendly too!

Corporate Christmas Gift
We know that companies send Gifts and so this year we have something a bit different for you to send. Instead of sending a typical Christmas Gift make a donation to the hospital and we will send out a Christmas Tree Decorative Bauble to your clients, letting them know that you have made a donation to us.

Christmas Wrapping Stickers
Maybe you still need to send out gifts, well why not look at wrapping them for the Hospital? We are selling stickers this year to say that you chose to wrap your gift in aid of the hospital.

Full detail, prices and images will be up on this page shortly, drop us an email if you would like more information. info@thenationalchildrenshospital.ie

South Dublin Senior Citizens Club

2007-09-19T23:00:00.000+00:00

From a leaflet in The Square this afternoon:

Active Retired
WHEN? 10am - 4pm, Mon-Fri Drop in Centre

WHERE? P&T Club, Andy Moore Park, Kiltipper Road, Tallaght

WHO? The Active Retired

HOW? Bus Numbers 201, 54A (NEW)

HOW MUCH? Free!

WHAT FOR? Fun, Friends, Fitness, Dinner, Dancing, Darts, Pool, Pitch & Putt, Bowls, Bingo, Gym etc
JUST TURN UP
COME AND JOIN US!
087 2215080

Celebrate Local Artists & Craftworkers

2007-09-11T19:48:00.000+00:00

September 13th 6.00pm to 8.00 pm Blessington Library

Opened by Minister of State for European Affairs

Dick Roche TD

Afterwards join us in Mick Reids Function Room for a night of Music and entertainment. Musicians include Jezebel, Luke Devlin, Shane O'Fearghail, Mick Keeley and Michelle Ann Kelly.

Show begins at 9.00pm.

Pick up a masterpiece at our ART auction!

Entrance €5. All proceeds to go towards an art and craft centre for Blessington.

Organised by Cruthú and supported by Wicklow Rural Partnership.

Jobstown All Weather Pitch for hire

2007-09-10T18:37:00.000+00:00

Available for hire for Teams & Groups - All Sports Welcome - facilities include a full size all weather pitch,with flood lights, changing & showering facilities & car parks. Excellent rates & special offers for block bookings. For more information please contact Maeve 4148353 or Donna 087 6755474