Darndale’s Buttercup Buzbees won third place in the Endeavour Award category at the overall Dublin City Council Neighbourhood Awards 2025. It was a remarkable achievement for the local environmental group, which has only been in existence for a couple of
The history of Darndale was celebrated at an innovative event to mark its 50th anniversary. Darndale, north of Coolock, was farmland before being developed for housing by Dublin Corporation half a century ago. Now, it has a population of over
A landmark study has revealed how a parenting programme designed to help families has delivered major educational and health benefits for children. ‘Preparing for Life’ is a flagship plan produced by Northside Partnership, a development company working to improve the
Coolock Running Club’s ‘Another Way 5K’ attracted hundreds to Darndale Park. This was the fourth year of the race, which highlights the availability of help for those involved with drugs and criminality and is part of a local campaign to
A mother whose life was shattered by drugs is now running half marathons with the daughter she lost in the throes of addiction. Fiona Taaffe, 57, completed her first Dublin Half Marathon with daughter Karinann, 25, last month. And next
Nine out of ten students who took part in a programme to develop and maintain an interest in learning have progressed to further education, a report has revealed. Some north Dublin suburbs have historically had one of the lowest third-level
Darndale school leavers have been urged to attend an apprenticeship fair. Northside Partnership’s Apprenticeship Fair will see employers and training providers highlight the vast array of programmes available locally. It takes place on Tuesday, March 25 at Northside Civic Centre,
The northside suburb of Darndale is the centre of a new city cycling initiative. A grant of €39,935 from the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications to Darndale Football Club has led to the purchase of 10 refurbished bikes, lockers,
Young crafters in a northside Dublin suburb are using their skills as makers to raise funds for a children’s ambulance service. Service users at Darndale youth centre Sphere 17 will be in the spotlight when their works go up for
Darndale’s community spirit was to the fore at a 5K fun run as part of a campaign to steer young people away from addiction and crime. The area was transformed into a hive of life and colour as hundreds of