Dublin People

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:00

Student parents protest over closure of crèche

ANGRY student parents of kids who attend a Southside crèche staged a protest against its closure last week. They claimed the closure will affect their education and ultimately pose problems for them in finding employment. More...

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:00

Business owners devastated following theft

• THEFT: Suzanne Alcock Thompson of ASU Nail & Beauty Supplies Swords pictured at her premises. The shelves were cleared during the theft but have since been restocked. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLA

THIS week a local couple spoke of their shock and anger following a disturbing attack on their business. Suzanne Alcock Thompson and her husband John were left devastated when Asu, the Swords-based business they poured their hearts into, was robbed of thousands of euro worth of goods. More...

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:00

New exhibition features early days of U2

• MUSICAL YOUTH: A sprightly looking U2 from a photo that features in the exhibition.

U2 MANAGER Paul McGuinness was guest of honour last week at the launch of a new photography exhibition highlighting the band’s early days. U2: 1978-81 at the Little Museum of Dublin features 32 rare early photographs of the top Northside band and it’s the first time the collection has been exhibited. More...

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:00

Anti-bullying campaign gathers momentum

• ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGNERS: Pictured are first and second year students from St David’s CBS, Artane, who took part in a ‘Flash Mob’ event on Grafton Street as part of the anti-bullying campaign at the school. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLA

A NORTHSIDE teacher is working with the father of a girl who took her own life due to bullying to introduce a mandatory Safe School programme to tackle the issue. Siobhan McVeigh, a teacher at St David’s CBS in Artane, is part of the National Anti Bullying Coalition (NABC) who will meet with Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn this Thursday, May 17, to discuss the problem of bullying and how it can be addressed. More...

Monday, May 14, 2012 12:00

Lead thieves target school

PARENTS and pupils at a Northside school have been warned of leaks in classrooms and loose slates after heartless thieves stripped lead flashing from the roof of the building. Scoil Mhuire Junior School in Blakestown, Dublin 15, was targeted earlier this month by callous thieves who stole the sheet metal that’s used to weather and waterproof properties. More...