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.

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

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.

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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'. "

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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

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]

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