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.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Flybus Service - Tallaght to Airport
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.
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.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Car Boot Sales, Tallaght
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.
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
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
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
Sunday, March 09, 2008
No St Patrick's Day Parade in Tallaght in 2008
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
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.
[Read article]
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Tallaght Voice to continue as sister papers silenced
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'. "
[Read rest of article]
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.
[Read rest of article]
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'. "
[Read rest of article]
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.
[Read rest of article]
Luas to Citywest put back to 2010: Report
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
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]
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]
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
BCI and Community Stations descend on Tallaght to Talk
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.
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.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
"As the Wheel Turns", one-woman show at The Civic
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.
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.
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