Aideen O'Flaherty

Ireland

Journalist at The Echo Newspaper

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‘I haven’t slept properly since I got here, there are sirens and chaos every night’ - Irish woman describes how she sought refuge from LA riots

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

‘I haven’t slept properly since I got here, there are sirens and chaos every night’ – Irish woman describes how she sought refuge from LA riotsJill Vickers-Kealy had to seek shelter as clashes took place between protesters and police on the Los Angeles streetsAn Irish woman who was visiting Los Angeles said she had to take refuge in a bar as police and protesters clashed on the streets.
‘I haven’t slept properly since I got here, there’s sirens and chaos every night’

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

Wicklow native Jill Vickers-Kealy (33) stayed in downtown LA from Sunday night until Wednesday morning, and found herself in the midst of chaotic scenes on Monday night. Vickers-Kealy, who lives in Vancouver and works as a goldsmith, was visiting LA to see its jewellery district and to meet friends.
Go-ahead given at Old Orchard Inn site for pizza restaurant offering takeaways

Sep 9, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

RETENTION permission has been granted to the Old Orchard Inn pub in Rathfarnham for a single-storey structure to function as a pizza restaurant offering takeaway, collection and delivery. The structure is single-storey and timber-constructed with a flat roof to operate as a standalone premises. It is built over a parking island at the loss of nine car-parking spaces, reducing the available parking from 140 to 131.
Activity card proposed for children’s art and sport

Sep 1, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

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Pavilion structure refused at Quinlan’s Black Lion Pub

Aug 28, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

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From singing, tap-dancing to the Wall of Death adventures

Aug 27, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

KATHLEEN Gillespie recalled her high-octane exploits during her time as a variety performer in her youth, as she and her family and friends celebrated her 90th birthday last week. She grew up in Crumlin and went to school in St Agnes’s, and later moved to Lough Conn Road in Ballyfermot where she raised her ten children and where she still resides.
More information is sought about Tallaght Town FC pitch

Aug 27, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

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Go-ahead needed for electric charging bays at SuperValu

Aug 27, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

THE ESB is seeking planning permission for works to facilitate the two electric vehicle charging units and four charging bays in the SuperValu Walkinstown car park. The planning application was lodged by ESB Innovation ROI Ltd on July 23, for a development to consist of the installation of a modular substation and ancillary site development works.
Permission granted for six three-storey houses despite objections by residents

Aug 26, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

PERMISSION has been granted for the construction of six three-storey houses on a green space adjacent to St Paul’s Secondary School in Walkinstown, despite the proposal attracting two objections from nearby residents. Templemount Developments Limited’s proposal is for the development of two semi-detached dwellings, and four terraced dwellings at Temple Manor Grove.
Planning applied again for simulator building at Inchicore Railway Works

Aug 25, 2024 | echo.ie | Aideen O'Flaherty

IARNRÓD Éireann has once again applied for permission for a specialist railway simulator building to support driver training at Inchicore Railway Works, after its previous application was deemed invalid. On July 30, Dublin City Council deemed Irish Rail’s application for the simulator invalid as all of the site plan drawings needed the boundaries to be outlined in red.