Community Awards Closing Date this Friday, 2nd May

The closing date for receipt of applications for the Community Awards 2008 is this Friday, 2nd May.

This years Community Awards Ceremony will be held on 13th June. There are 2
extra awards this year and €2500 in prize money!
Best Connect Overall Website Award of €1,000
Best Community Centre Website Award of €1,000
Best Newcomer Website Award of €500 (website live since June 2007)
Fill in your application form online now

Dell marks Earth Day with green tech tips

22.04.2008 - Dell is celebrating Earth Day today by reminding owners of small and medium businesses that turning over to green practices need not be expensive, and in fact will be an exercise in cost-cutting.Read More

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The County Library re-opens!

On Wednesday April 23rd, the County Library will re-open in its newly extended, redesigned and rejeuvenated space.

We are really excited to be providng our full range or services to our public again in our new library.
BUT, watch out for more and newer facilities. Staff will be on hand to help and guide you. Read More

Call for schools’ broadband to benefit communities

21.04.2008 - The Schools Broadband Service should be expanded to enable communities to avail of high-quality broadband cheaply, the incoming president of Chambers Ireland has suggested.Read More

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Corkagh Park Video

This Corkagh Park Video highlights the many amenities to be found in Corkagh Park and introduces Connect iWalks.


The first in a series of exciting Connect iWalks for South Dublin County are now available for download. When loaded onto your iPod or Mp3 player, they act as an informative accompaniment to a walk. The new iWalks for Corkagh Park are filled with stories and information about Corkagh Park, it's history and it's many amenities.

Website Review: Consumerconnect.ie

The National Consumer Agency (NCA) has a site at www.consumerconnect.ie advising consumers of their legal rights, as well as tips and “how-to guides” for consumers in general.
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Writers' strike boosts online video traffic

The writers' strike in the US has led to an increase in the number of online videos being watched, according to Nielsen Online.Read More

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED IN OLD BAWN

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board’s mobile unit team will be at St. Martin De Porres National School, Heatherview Lawn, Aylesbury/Tallaght on Wednesday 7th May 2008 from 3.00pm to 4.45pm and 7.00pm to 9.30pm. Some 3000 units (pints) of blood are needed overall each week to cater for emergency and routine cases requiring transfusions of blood and blood products in hospitals all over the country. Blood donors are especially needed, at this time, to meet the needs of those who are depending on the resources of the transfusion service to be available to them. If you want any further information about giving blood you can contact the donor services department of the transfusion service in advance of this or indeed any mobile unit donor clinic on 1 850 731 137 or log on to the IBTS web site www.ibts.ie.

SDCC developing podcasts for parks

18.03.2008 - Visitors to parks in south Dublin will be able to enjoy the company of a virtual guide thanks to an innovative new project by South Dublin County Council.
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