#Dublin8

by Alan Finn on Dec 21st, 2011 - 4061 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 - 1829 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 - 1711 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 5th, 2011 - 1686 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 - 2028 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 - 7917 Views

We are based in Dublin on James Street, and we came up with the idea to do a project titled “The Liberties, Then and Now”. We wanted to an insight what it was like for the people living in this area going back to the 50’s, 60’s, and so on. We interviewed local people who were working and living... 

by Alan Finn on May 10th, 2011 - 3150 Views

I = Interviewer – Alan Finn R = Respondent – John Laurence I: First of all I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the Fountain Resource Group for doing this interview. Just to get you into the swing of the interview, in 1984 I made my confirmation can you guess where my suit came from? R:... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on May 10th, 2011 - 2207 Views

We have discovered a truly authentic Indian restaurant, in the heart of Inchicore. Tucked in beside the Bank of Ireland, RASA, is a little gem and a must for all lovers of quality food. There is a diverse menu to choose from and each dish is created with loving care and tastes delicious. The host is... 

by Fountain Resource Group on May 10th, 2011 - 7129 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 Betty Brunkard on May 10th, 2011 - 32230 Views

(Image accredited to Sean Munson – see more of his images here) In the late 1700’s, the old Kilmainham Gaol was situated at the juncture of Brookfield Road and Old Kilmainham. Insanitary conditions, lack of proper nourishment, overcrowding and dampness meant that prisoners acquired gaol fever,... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 21st, 2011 - 1785 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 - 1473 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 - 2010 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 - 2439 Views

What is a Trialogue Meeting? – It’s an open conversation about mental health – It’s a meeting where everybody is equal, and everybody’s opinion matters – It’s a space to share experiences, questions and stories – It’s what we make it! Who Comes to a Trialogue? – Everybody... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1941 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 - 1816 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 - 2750 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 Mar 5th, 2011 - 1602 Views

What is a Trialogue Meeting? It’s an open discussion meeting where everybody interested in mental health is welcome. Everyone is equal, respected and has the opportunity to share their experience, opinions and questions about mental health. What are the topics for discussion at the Trialogue meetings?... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 2nd, 2011 - 1438 Views

Coffee and Games Morning for Senior Citizens at Marrowbone Lane Community Centre 13 Marrowbone Lane Every Wednesday 11:00am – 12:00pm All Welcome! Please drop in For more information of direction please call 01-4545901 and ask for Colleen/Eimear or Ann  Read More »

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 2nd, 2011 - 7872 Views

Timetable of programs and classes currently running at the centre ALL CLASSES ARE FREE TO JOIN!!! Monday Basic Computer Classes………..10:30am – 11:30am Tuesday Basic Irish Classes………………………2:30pm-3:30pm Wednesday Senior Citizens Coffee and Games Morning………..11am – 12pm Women’s...