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.

"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.

Rape crisis service opens in Tallaght

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

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