FRG Updates

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 22nd, 2011 - 1796 Views

This is a list of all articles that appeared in the 7th issue of the digital version of Fountain News. Published in December 2011, these articles were written by a mixture of FRG staff and other local residents too. Fountain News Digital: December 2011 (Issue 7) Local News: Happy Christmas From The... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 21st, 2011 - 4570 Views

This year saw the 5th anniversary of the Fountain Youth Project. We celebrated it with an open day for young and slightly older alike. The members themselves, kitted out in Fountain Youth Project t-shirts, provided hot food and a great atmosphere for all the visitors. Photos adorned the walls of the... 

by Alan Finn on Dec 21st, 2011 - 3968 Views

Can you believe it folks its one year to the day since I did my first Christmas review for your favourite magazine here at the Fountain Resource Group and believe me you a lot has changed! We had sad losses during the year, we had good celebrations, we had many an interview, a load of tour reviews, plenty... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 21st, 2011 - 1743 Views

At this time with all the economic problems going on in the state, people unemployed and with large cutbacks coming across the welfare provisions, it can be hard to feel festive. However, through being with our families and communities we can overcome these problems we face and look forward to spending... 

by Fountain Resource Group on May 12th, 2011 - 1931 Views

This is a list of all articles that appeared in the 4th issue of the digital version of Fountain News. Published in May 2011, these articles were written by a mixture of FRG staff and other local residents too. Fountain News Digital: May 2011 (Issue 4) Local News: A Farewell To A Friend – Ellen... 

by Fountain Resource Group on May 10th, 2011 - 7038 Views

Last Monday, May 2nd 2011, the Fountain Resource Group lost a trusted friend and work colleague, Ellen Lucas. While the name might not be overly familiar to our readers, many of you might have come to know Ellen through her work in our Breakfast Club and Parochial Hall. She was the warm, friendly lady... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 9th, 2011 - 1918 Views

This is a list of all articles that appeared in the 3rd issue of the digital version of Fountain News. Published in March 2011, these articles were written by a mixture of FRG staff and other local residents too. Fountain News Digital: March 2011 (Issue 3) Local News: Welcome To The 1st Issue Of Fountain... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1852 Views

Happy New Year to everyone in the Parish of St James from the youth workers Paul and Nicola in the ‘Fountain Youth Project’. We have settled back in after a snowy Christmas. In December due to lots of snowfall and schools closing due to the weather we had drop in open every day to get the young people... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1709 Views

Computers are unavoidable these days, the libraries we use no longer hold paper references but digital ones, the blackboard in our schools has been replaced by a glass screen, our most personal details live on hospital hard drives. The internet as a phenomenon that has changed how we think about music,... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 8th, 2011 - 2608 Views

Yeah its March you caught us, it’s because we put sooooo much effort into making this the bestest most funnest issue yet! Not buying it are you? I wouldn’t either sounds like cheesy sale, but what I can say is that this issue has some excellent articles on local history, news and reviews and you... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 24th, 2010 - 1933 Views

This is a list of all articles that appeared in the 2nd issue of the digital version of Fountain News. Published in December 2010, these articles were written by a mixture of FRG staff and other local residents too. Fountain News Digital: December 2010 (Issue 2) Local News: Happy Christmas From The... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 24th, 2010 - 2683 Views

The South West Inner City has been portrayed in the past has having serious social problems. A lot of these social problems have been unfairly associated with the young people of the area, whether it is substance abuse or general anti social behaviour. Too often the good work of those young people and... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 24th, 2010 - 1818 Views

This year the little amigos and amigas of Wee Tots Crèche got an early Christmas, as Santa dropped in to say hello and deliver a gift or two. With snow hailing down outside and the reindeer safely secured on the roof our very own Father Christmas came into distribute toys and will among the kids. Some... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 24th, 2010 - 1663 Views

On our second issue we would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas. It has been an interesting year for the Fountain Resource Group, full of ups and downs. We have seen familiar faces sadly move on to new projects and we have welcomed new faces into the fold. We do hope that this Christmas is a special... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 24th, 2010 - 1446 Views

On behalf of the Fountain Resource Group Ltd, I wish all our readers, contributors and supporters a Happy and Holy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Nollag Shona 7 Ath Bliain Faoi Mhaise Duit Tom Brunkard Co – Ordinator  Read More »

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 14th, 2010 - 1406 Views

The Fountain Resource Group is running its own computer classes for beginners from is main office on James St. These classes are absolutely free and can be taken by anyone if your interested just call 01 4532936 and ask for Eoghan. There are still available classes on Monday at 10 to 11 am or Wednesday... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Nov 1st, 2010 - 1933 Views

This is a list of all articles that appeared in the 1st issue of the digital version of Fountain News. Published in November 2010, these articles were written by a mixture of FRG staff and other local residents too. Fountain News Digital: November 2010 (Issue 1) Local News: Fountain News Returns! Saint... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 28th, 2010 - 2675 Views

Derek Finnegan and Niall Grimes at the Hidden Valley Campsite, Rathdrum – Fountain Youth Project So summers here and gone, and it’s back to school time, but what a summer we had here at fountain youth project, it was packed full of activities and adventure, we took 35 young people on residential... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Oct 28th, 2010 - 4193 Views

We at the Fountain Resource Group would just like to say a fond farewell to our youth worker Eimear O’Reilly. Her tireless efforts, her dedication and commitment to the youth of the area will be dearly missed not just by staff but by the young people of the area who have spent the last four years... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Oct 25th, 2010 - 3695 Views

After a nine year hiatus the Fountain News returns to the community. The paper which has been providing the community with local news under the watchful eye of its previous editor Derek Freeney since its establishment in 1992 finally makes a new re-debut in digital form. The new format is in recognition...