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Winning the Battle, Still Fighting The War

Filmed in the late 1990s (seven years prior to the demolition of the first Ballymun tower), this documentary features members of the Gardaí, health professionals, politicians and residents of Ballymun as they discuss the drugs epidemic in the area. They highlight the need for additional addiction treatment services and increased collaboration between community members and government authorities. Community initiatives, like Drug Watch, have been successful in reducing drug dealing and usage in the flats.

Top Cast

  • Proinsias De Rossa

    Proinsias De Rossa

    Self

  • Mary Flaherty

    Mary Flaherty

    Self

  • Noel Ahern

    Noel Ahern

    Self

  • Bernie Rooney

    Bernie Rooney

    Self

  • Stephen Shields

    Stephen Shields

    Self

  • Joe O´Flaherty

    Joe O´Flaherty

    Self

  • Mona Parker

    Mona Parker

    Self

  • Brian Foley

    Brian Foley

    Self

  • Tommy Carroll

    Tommy Carroll

    Self

Overview

Filmed in the late 1990s (seven years prior to the demolition of the first Ballymun tower), this documentary features members of the Gardaí, health professionals, politicians and residents of Ballymun as they discuss the drugs epidemic in the area. They highlight the need for additional addiction treatment services and increased collaboration between community members and government authorities. Community initiatives, like Drug Watch, have been successful in reducing drug dealing and usage in the flats.

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