October 23rd 2017
The first Euchariston Festival of Thanksgiving took place on Saturday 21st.
The event was organised by groups from the parishes of Springfield, Fettercairn, Brookfield and Jobstown.
We arranged for our popular Thorntons face-paint artist to attend and hope you managed to get down and have your face-painted!
It’s beginning to look a lot like...
A Day in the Life – Compost Bin!
October 20th 2017
A Day in the Life – Compost Bin!
October 20th 2017
We recently had a visit from the makers of RTE programme, Grow Cook Eat.
The programme will air next Spring but see below for a ‘Behind the Scenes’ view!
Thorntons Recycling offers a 3 Bin service to all our customers so if you do not currently have a Compost bin then get in contact.
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Pakman Award Nominations
October 19th 2017
Pakman Award Nominations
October 19th 2017
We are thrilled to have received three nominations for the industry Pakman Awards!
The awards, organised by Repak, are very competitive and to be nominated highlights the excellence in service we provide.
This year the awards are being held at The Intercontinental Hotel, Ballsbridge on October 26th.
The categories that we have been nominated in ar...
Sam Maguire visits St James Gaels GAA
October 17th 2017
Sam Maguire visits St James Gaels GAA
October 17th 2017
Local club, St James Gaels had a very special visitor last Saturday when ‘Sam Maguire’ arrived at the Juvenile Academy!
Afterwards the cup was brought to an U14 match in Pearse Park, Crumlin between St James Gaels and neighbours Crumlin GAA.
Spectators amusingly named the game the ‘Thorntons Derby’ as both sides are spo...
Winners at the South Dublin Chamber Awards!
October 9th 2017
Winners at the South Dublin Chamber Awards!
October 9th 2017
We were delighted to receive the Corporate Social Responsibility CSR Award at last weekend’s South Dublin Chamber Awards in Citywest Hotel.
The award recognises the activities of Thorntons in the Community over the past year. We have been involved with a number of groups including the Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, An Gaisce, Tallafest...
South Dublin Chamber Awards
October 6th 2017
South Dublin Chamber Awards
October 6th 2017
We are delighted to be nominated for two categories in the South Dublin Chamber Awards!
The first nomination is in the Corporate Social Responsibility category. It is wonderful to have our involvement with community groups recognised.
Our second nomination is the Customer Service Award and we are very proud of this achievement.
The awards take plac...
Excellent Local Response to 2nd Ashbourne Recycling Day
October 3rd 2017
Excellent Local Response to 2nd Ashbourne Recycling Day
October 3rd 2017
The 2nd Ashbourne Recycling Day of the year took place last Saturday at Ashbourne Shopping Centre.
Early morning sun rises over the Thorntons team readying for the event.
This event is just keeps getting better and bigger. With an improved traffic system our fleet of 7 trucks were able to keep the flow of visitors moving through.
We had free compo...
Images from Clondalkin Enterprise Day
October 2nd 2017
Images from Clondalkin Enterprise Day
October 2nd 2017
We had a wonderful time at the Clondalkin Enterprise Day on Saturday.
Thank you to all who came over to speak with us and share a sweet!
The event was opened with a bang by the Moyle Park College Taiko Drummers.
The event was a great success with superb interviews of, among others, Dubs Manager Jim Gavin and former World Boxing Champion Bernard Du...
More Photos from the Liffey Descent
September 28th 2017
More Photos from the Liffey Descent
September 28th 2017
The dust has settled on the Liffey Descent for another year.
The event went off without a hitch with many people enjoying the family fun at the finishing area.
We are delighted to support this event and look forward to next year.
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Clondalkin Community Enterprise Day
September 27th 2017
Clondalkin Community Enterprise Day
September 27th 2017
Drop down to the Clondalkin Community Expo in Moyle Park College this Saturday 30th.
There will be a host of entertainment including our face-painter!
Open from 11am to 3pm, Moyle Park College is on Convent Road, Clondalkin.
Meet Dublin Manager Jim Gavin and boxing superstar Bernard Dunne to name but two.
11:00am Open – Moyle Park College Ta...