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International karate championship boosts local economy and increases visitor numbers

International karate championship boosts local economy and increases visitor numbers

News

By Mary DennehyTHE arrival of an international karate championship in Tallaght last weekend signaled a substantial boost for the local economy, which ...

Heineken moves HQ to Kilmainham site

Heineken moves HQ to Kilmainham site

News

By Mary DennehyHEINEKEN has moved from its Irish HQ in Tallaght for a new office in Kilmainham, a sobering development for the ...

Local schoolchildren help raise almost €7 million for Trocaire

Local schoolchildren help raise almost €7 million for Trocaire

Clondalkin

By Mary DennehyTRÓCAIRE boxes are not just a nostalgic reminder of most Irish children’s school days but a formidable fundraising force for ...

The Echo spice bag taste challenge…

The Echo spice bag taste challenge…

Arts & Culture

By Simon WalshIt’s the topic that has divided a generation, and after much debate in the Echo office last week, we decided ...

More confusion as Irish Water informs people they were not customers

More confusion as Irish Water informs people they were not customers

News

By Mary DennehyA TALLAGHT couple were this week forced to tell Irish Water that they do not use the local stream for ...

Thornton tenants celebrate one year in state-of-art homes

Thornton tenants celebrate one year in state-of-art homes

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyRESIDENTS in Thornton Heights, Inchicore, marked the first-year anniversary of their new state-of-art homes with celebrations last week. The event ...

‘No’ to more fast food premises, says community group in Tallaght

‘No’ to more fast food premises, says community group in Tallaght

News

By Mary DennehyA COMMUNITY group has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála concerning planning permission granted for a fast food outlet ...