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Creche with 90 kids facing eviction from GAA Club
A CRECHE that caters for approximately 90 kids with 16 staff is facing eviction on Friday (October 18) and appealing for more time to find ... Read More
Women’s shed raise over €460 for hospice
A “super amount” of over €460 was raised on a morning of cakes, cuppas and chats at The Park Community Centre for Our Lady’s Hospice ... Read More
‘I have met so many people and groups’ – Nico Crowley
As he gets ready to pass his title on, Tallaght Person of the Year 2023 Nico Crowley thanked the people of Tallaght for letting him ... Read More
Work starts on 565 homes at Clonburris development
WORK has commenced of 565 homes in the South West phase of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in Clondalkin. This development will be delivered ... Read More
‘It’s just the recognition’ for people at Hero Awards
“People were saying it’s not about the winning, it’s just the recognition.” This is according to Councillor Trevor Gilligan (FF) when speaking to The Echo ... Read More
Annual blessing of the animals known for five-star cooked food
THE annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’ took place in Clondalkin Village on Sunday, amid a sizable crowd and sunshine. Deacon Don Devaney blessed parishioner’s pets ... Read More
Local Faces: Pam O’Reilly
BALLYFERMOT is an area of Dublin rich in character and history. Ballyfermot's heritage is documented and preserved by a small cabal of dedicated residents, one ... Read More
Bus Connects! Disconnects!
WATCH: “Bus connects! Disconnects! NTA! No way!” These were the chants of a large crowd who marched on Saturday in Ballyfermot in protest at the ... Read More
Ruby (9) has her dancing shoes on becoming national champion
A NINE-year-old girl from Ballyfermot made her family proud as she became the Under 9 champion at the national Irish dance championships. Ruby Hoare competed ... Read More
Long awaited swimming pool will be completed next month
THE contractor for the construction of a long-awaited swimming pool has advised that the pool will be completed next month. Lucan Swimming Pool is now ... Read More
Taxi driver (42) repeatedly sexually assaulted woman driving her home
A taxi driver who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young woman he was driving home from a night out has been jailed for five and a ... Read More
‘Outrageous’ department in talks with developer to sell site
Discussions have begun with a developer regarding the disposal of a site to the rear of a National School in an area with a rapidly ... Read More
Priory nursing home seeks increase to room numbers
Alterations to nursing home plans at St Mary’s Priory has been submitted to South Dublin County Council by Steamfrost Ltd. The applicant has lodged permission ... Read More
Private buyer found for former RIC barracks in Clondalkin
SOUTH Dublin County Council will re-engage with the estate agent if the sale of the former RIC Barracks in Clondalkin to a private buyer does ... Read More
Ballyboden St Enda’s gets go-ahead for extension with fully retractable roof
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s GAA Club has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council for the development of a single-storey extension of 130.95 sq m with fully ... Read More