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by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 4th, 2012 - 1807 Views

The kids in our junior youth project last March were asked to write a story of their own making during their computer class and to draw an accompanying illustration. We here at the Fountain were so impressed with the quality of what we received that we have decided to put up these stories and pictures... 

by Alan Finn on Jul 4th, 2012 - 2073 Views

Say good bye to Manchester United, and hello to St James’s United who on Sunday 20th of May put the league trophy into their hands by gaining 1 point against Beachwood in Drimnagh. The day started off against our boys but they quickly got into the spirit of things and showed how to put on a spectacular... 

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 - 1609 Views

This article was originally published in: Fountain News Digital – December 2011 (Issue 7) We are re-publishing all articles from our past newsletter, Fountain News Digital, and you can view all completed newsletters here. There were nine issues published in total between 2010 and 2012. Timeline... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 21st, 2011 - 1701 Views

LEISURE Win a helicopter tour of Dublin! Share your experience of living, working or studying in Dublin. What do you consider great, or not so great, about Dublin? Register on www.yourdublinyourvoice.ie or call 01 2223999. PASSPORT FOR LEISURE If you are aged fifty – five or over, Dublin City Council... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 21st, 2011 - 4568 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 - 3965 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 Aug 30th, 2011 - 1620 Views

SICCDA Aqua Aerobics for Older people Guinness Pool, Watling Street Wednesday 14th September – Wednesday 16th November. Cost for 10 Weeks: €25.00 Please Contact: Kay King (SICCDA), 90 Meath Street for an application form  Read More »

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 21st, 2011 - 8537 Views

Dublin City North Volunteer Centre. . T: 353 872 2622. E: placement@volunteeringireland.ie. W: www.volunteeringireland.ie. Dublin City North Volunteer Centre covers: . Ballymun, Clontarf, Coolock, Fairview, Finglas, Glasnevin, Raheny, Santry. . Dublin City South Volunteer Centre. . T: 353 1473 7482. E:... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 5th, 2011 - 1615 Views

This is a charity event for a heart support unit for St James Hospital. Date: Thursday 21st July 2011 @ 7.45p.m. Details: 6.5 K Run starting at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham. Register online @ www.stjames.ie/funrun or please phone 01 428 4086 for entry forms. T Shirts for all. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes... 

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 Alan Finn on May 10th, 2011 - 4809 Views

This empty plot, or pond at this little but pleasant park beside Collins Barracks is known as the Croppy Acre, not too far from the Huston Station Luas stop. On a nice Spring day or a hot Summers day, this park would be ideal to sit and lunch in. This year 2011, we will have a new feature, old Anna... 

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 29th, 2011 - 2249 Views

Are you dreading another argument? Another day in conflict? There is a solution… Mediation Southside can help find effective, sustainable solutions to community, workplace and family, disputes. What is mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process of conflict resolution that allows the parties in... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 21st, 2011 - 1689 Views

For all those mums, dads, brothers, sisters, sons and daughters who have died from gambling addiction throughout Ireland there will be a memorial mass “Hear the silence, feel the pain” on the 19th of April at 5.45pm in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Marlbourgh Street, Dublin 1. Red wreaths for those... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 15th, 2011 - 1398 Views

We would like to extend our thanks to all those who attended and contributed to the 1st public consultation back in August last year. The responses and level of feedback received were better than we could have ever imagined. Since then the team has been working behind the scenes to greater our understanding... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 9th, 2011 - 1917 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 - 2181 Views

Over the past 10 years the Social Welfare system in Ireland has become more compound and complicated. As a result many people are not aware of the full rank of support and payments available through the Department of Social Protection and the Health Service Executive (HSE). In times of recession and... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Mar 8th, 2011 - 2099 Views

The Parade In honour of Dublin’s UNESCO City of Literature designation the festival parade will bring specially commissioned short story “Brilliant” by Roddy Doyle, to life on the streets of Dublin, in spectacular fashion. The short story is available for download here> Inspired by the outrageously...