The Ballyfermot Post

College lacks spirit, says SU head

Community spirit in BCFE is not strong enough, according to the head of the college’s Student Union, Jenny Little.

Residents oppose ‘landmark tower’

Local residents have promised to fight proposals to build an 11- storey development on Ballyfermot Road, according to a local newspaper, the Ballyfermot Echo. 

Integrated ticketing mooted 17 years ago

Tickets that can be used across Dublin Bus, Luas and Dart could be introduced overnight, but the integrated ticketing project is hampered by infighting between state bodies. It is also heavily focused on using ‘smartcards’ – electronic cards which store credit and travel information.

Budget is ‘missed opportunity’

Union of Students disappointed, while students concerned at death of Celtic Tiger

With the cost of living higher than ever before, Brian Cowen’s recent Budget has been described by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) as a mixed result for third-level
education.

West Dublin to get Dart, Luas, Metro

A Dart station within walking distance of Ballyfermot Village could be part of the planned public transport for west Dublin, the Ballyfermot Post has learnt.