The system has been too slow to help students with special needs reach their potential.
Special people have special needs. Truly wonderful, unique, vibrant people sometimes require and always deserve extra support and a little more attention. This is something that really hit me years ago as principal of The Harold School, Glasthule…. Read More
Proposed Closure of Dun Laoghaire Courthouse
Please see the below letter and Parliamentary Question response I recently sent out to local solicitors and business people regarding the proposed closure of the Dun Laoghaire Courthouse Dear ____________, I know it has been of concern to… Read More
Congrats to Monkstown Educate Together National School on their new beautiful garden!
The weather this weekend was perfect for the opening of Joan Mallon’s Cape Cod Garden at Monkstown Educate Together National School. This was Joan’s first solo garden project and she won a silver medal at the Bloom Festival… Read More
Dalkey Book Festival
We had gorgeous weather this past week for the Dalkey Book Festival! Starting on Thursday, each day was filled with a variety of lectures, interviews, and exhibits. There were many big names including Salman Rushdie, Robert Fisk, and BBC broadcaster Kirsty… Read More
Well done to all who particpated in Mini All Ireland!
This Saturday was the conclusion of the Cuala Mini All Ireland tournament. It was a beautiful day and all the players did an amazing job. It was great to see the kids taking advantage of the nice weather… Read More
Well done to Cuala Women!
Congratulations to Cuala’s latest All-Ireland winners, Martha Byrne and Caitriona Murphy who won the U21 Ladies Football All Ireland final last Sunday against Meath. Share:
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown- Improve Your Tourism Success
I am inviting you to a tourism conference on Monday, March 3 from 9 am until Noon in Fitzpatrick’s Hotel which I’ve organised for local businesses: ‘Tourism 2020-Dun Laoghaire Rathdown-Improve your Tourism Success’ While tourism in Dublin and… Read More
Tobacco Industy Hearings at Health Committee
The Health and Children examines current and proposed health policy, evaluating and assessing the future planning of health services and scrutinising any proposed changes to the way healthcare is delivered in this country. Currently, the Bill on the… Read More
Christmas in Sandycove and Glasthule
Lovely short video on Christmas in Sandycove and Glasthule!! Click below to watch! Share:
Last Updated: October 10, 2014 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
Strong Calls to Extend BreastCheck Programme
Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor attended the BreastCheck extension event early last week. The event, coordinated by the Irish Cancer Society called on the Government to extend the free BreastCheck screening. BreastCheck currently provides free… Read More