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Author: Aideen O'Flaherty
600 additional plots planned for cemetery
THE capacity of Bohernabreena Cemetery is set to increase with the development of 600 additional plots next year. This follows on from ...
‘Fatal accident’ warning about speeding near school entrance
CARS routinely speed on the roads around St Mark’s Community School in Springfield and parents fear it may lead to a fatal ...
‘An Evening with Roddy Doyle’ caps off celebration of his works
THE culmination of a community initiative celebrating the work of author Roddy Doyle was marked with a visit by the author to ...
Would they still win Bonny Twins competition at 40?
TWIN brothers who first appeared in The Echo as winners of the Bonnie Twins Competition in January 1983 celebrated their 40th birthday ...
New information submitted for Priory nursing home plans
A DEVELOPER has submitted additional information about their plans for a nursing home in the grounds of St Mary’s Priory in Tallaght. ...
Musical history for members of the Seanad in Dáil chamber
A CHAMPION uilleann piper from Tallaght made history when he performed in the Dáil chamber on Monday afternoon as part of a ...
Marathon runner raises over €4,500 for Kidney Association
A FIRHOUSE man has shown his gratitude for his son’s life-saving kidney transplant by running the Dublin City Marathon and raising over ...
Christmas cheer brought to local children in hospital
A GENEROUS helping of Christmas cheer was brought to the children’s hospital in Tallaght this week, when local gardaí delivered 70 Christmas ...
Alisha’s passion: Lead role in Matilda the Musical
Young Knocklyon performer Alisha Weir has been wowing audiences around the world with her energetic performance as Matilda Wormwood in the recently ...
Main Character: Sadhbh Keane’s new single was inspired
Sadhbh Keane’s emotive new single, ‘Main Character’, is dedicated to the memory of her late grandmother, Jo Keane, who passed away last ...