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by Jacqueline Spain on Jan 31st, 2017 - 2330 Views

Diageo has this week announced that they have plans for a whiskey distillery to be built on the premises of the old Power Station at St. James’s Gate. The new premium Blended Irish Whiskey called Roe & Co is about to be launched and will be distilled here in the future. This project is said to... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jan 31st, 2017 - 1966 Views

The Digital Hub has become a business centre that is growing rapidly. New and innovative technology and web-based companies are joining the Hub every year. Technology and the internet is still a fairly new development, but the Hub is hiding something older – Ireland’s oldest fruit bearing pear tree. Last... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 24th, 2017 - 2384 Views

Finally! Weaver Park here we come! A statement released from Dublin City Council: ‘I’m pleased to inform you that the tender process for Weaver Park is now complete. The successful contractor, Bracegrade ltd has been appointed and is expected on site in the coming weeks. The contractors programme... 

by Alan Finn on Jan 24th, 2017 - 1818 Views

On Saturday the 21st January 2017, a little past 2pm, I arrived outside Heuston Train station. It was one year ago on that day the Irish Citizens took to the streets of Dublin calling for the abolition of the water charges. There was a fairly decent turn out and a heavy Garda presence. I took my place... 

by Alan Finn on Jan 20th, 2017 - 1802 Views

Victory for the local community over sudden closure of Post Office Some good news arrived this afternoon for the community of Rialto, and Fatima here in the Dublin 8 area, and for the campaign to have its local postal service returned. An Post has decided to end it‘d arrangement with the... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jan 13th, 2017 - 1855 Views

Teeling Makes A New Proprietary Cocktail The Teeling Whiskey Distillery has developed a new Proprietary Cocktail. This new cocktail is a combination of distillers and wine yeast with a South African twist. But first things first, what do yeast and whiskey have in common. Most of us think of yeast as... 

by Christine Bond on Jan 9th, 2017 - 1995 Views

  Energy Action, Local Community Group Saving You Money The New Year starts all us thinking about our expenses. It might be because we spent too much money over the holidays, it might be the consumer advice coming over the radio and TV, it might be because our contracts are up for renewal, whatever... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Dec 22nd, 2016 - 2486 Views

I hope you and your family have a Joyful Christmas  and a Healthy Happy New Year Tom Brunkard Coordinator Fountain Resource Group   Read More »

by Alan Finn on Dec 15th, 2016 - 2057 Views

Fountain Resource Group Crib Lighting Ceremony Breaking away from the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony local people turned up in decent numbers yesterday (Wednesday 14th of December) to see the lights been turned on at a Nativity Crib. This event was hosted by the Fountain Resource Group’s... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 14th, 2016 - 1686 Views

Tunes In The Church The NYF Dublin Festival will be taking place from the 30th of December to the 1st of January 2017. There will be events held over three days in Dublin city, with shows like the Spectacular Sky Dance at the Custom House, the New Year’s Day Concert on St. Stephen’s Green and many... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 29th, 2016 - 2695 Views

Following the very sudden closure of a local post office in the Dublin 8 meeting is due to take place today. The post office in Rialto shut its door’s last week. No notice was given to its customers. Some of these customers are elderly and when they went to pick up their weekly pensions, a notice... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 25th, 2016 - 2375 Views

Plans For Dolphin’s Barn Workshop Local residents living in and around Dolphin’s Barn here in the Dublin 8 area have a chance to attend a local meeting to address certain issues when it comes to enhancing Dolphin’s Barn in general. Dublin City Council (DCC) is preparing an (Environment Improvement... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 25th, 2016 - 1850 Views

A Little Something For The Art Lovers The weekend is around the corner and if you are an art lover you are in for a treat. This weekend the Dublin Gallery Weekend will take place from the 25th to the 27th of November. For three days in 36 different Galleries exhibitions, artist and curator talks, walking... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 22nd, 2016 - 2747 Views

The Park Singers will sing their hearts out next month in Christ Church Cathedral with their beautiful rendition of carols by candlelight. Get into the spirit of Christmas by listening to this fantastic choir and enjoying their amazing voices. The Park Singers are a four-part female choir from Dublin,... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 15th, 2016 - 1789 Views

Anything Goes At St Patricks! The “Anything Goes” Art Exhibition is back at St Patrick’s University Hospital and will go on display from the 1st of November to 27th January 2017 in the Art Space at SPUH. “This is one of the most important initiatives that we run at St Patrick’s and we are... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 11th, 2016 - 1608 Views

Laurencetide At Christ Church Cathedral This year Dublin and Glendalough is celebrating its 800th anniversary. As part of this celebration Christ Church Cathedral will host a week of celebrations called Laurencetide, using the feast of St. Laurence buy xanax romania O’Toole, Abbot of Glendalough and... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 8th, 2016 - 1615 Views

Diageo is a great place to work. Diageo has been listed as the 19th Best Multinational Workplace to work for, making this their sixth year of getting to the top 20 best workplaces to be working for. Every year a study is performed to identify the top 25 best multinational companies by Great Place to... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Nov 7th, 2016 - 2139 Views

NCAD Wins At The RDS Visual Art Awards On Tuesday of last week The RDS Visual Art Awards were held at the Royal Dublin Society, who invited 170 students to exhibit their visual art works, of these students 13 were shortlisted. Six NCAD students were shortlisted for the awards. ‘The Weight of Water’... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 1st, 2016 - 1822 Views

A fundraising bingo night will take place this Thursday, 3rd November at 8 pm in the F2 centre in Fatima. This fundraiser has been organised by the Fatima Groups United in aid of The Rialto football club. Books will cost €10.00 and there will be spot prizes up for grabs. Also the fundraisers are... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 27th, 2016 - 2582 Views

Nicholas of Myra To Be Homeless Shelter People living near the derelict St Nicholas of Myra building on Carmans Hall are planning a protest following the announcement that the former community centre is to be turned into an emergency homeless hostel with room for 65 beds and related facilities. This...