Author: Chris Sweeney

‘Hub’ protesters demand use of land banks owned by council to solve crisis

‘Hub’ protesters demand use of land banks owned by council to solve crisis

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By Aideen O'Flaherty  DOZENS of families who have been living in homeless family hubs in Tallaght held a protest outside County Hall ...

Residents furious after fire starts in boarded-up house

Residents furious after fire starts in boarded-up house

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By Mary Dennehy A FIRE in a boarded-up house in Tallaght last week has sparked anger among some residents, especially in light ...

Development expected to start on Traders site

Development expected to start on Traders site

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By Mary Dennehy THE Traders served its last pint on Sunday (July 1), with construction work on the redevelopment of the site ...

Man who died contracted Hepatitis B while gardening

Man who died contracted Hepatitis B while gardening

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By Louise Roseingrave A MAN with a learning disability who contracted Hepatitis B from a dirty needle while gardening died due to the ...

Fourth stand at Tallaght Stadium may be an option

Fourth stand at Tallaght Stadium may be an option

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By Mary Dennehy ARCHITECTS are currently examining options for a fourth stand at the northern end of Tallaght Stadium, The Echo has ...

Proud dads hop on the bus as a surprise for their children

Proud dads hop on the bus as a surprise for their children

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By Mary Dennehy THERE was a lot of proud people at Pride this year but amongst the proudest were two dads from Firhouse ...

Ninette de Valois Festival – Blessington hosts celebration of Ninette’s life

Ninette de Valois Festival – Blessington hosts celebration of Ninette’s life

Arts & Culture

By Hayden Moore A festival celebrating the life of internationally acclaimed dancer, artist, choreographer, poet, and director of classical ballet, Ninette de Valois ...

Break-A-Leg Productions – Presents the World Premiere of SCAM!

Break-A-Leg Productions – Presents the World Premiere of SCAM!

Arts & Culture

SCAM! - The Musical Is a cutting edge mix of romance, deceit, intrigue, danger and humour, propelled by song and dance and ...

Proud to Live In Ballyfermot – Schools collaborate on book on the area

Proud to Live In Ballyfermot – Schools collaborate on book on the area

Ballyfermot

By Cody Hutchinson Over the past year and a half all the primary schools and preschools in Ballyfermot have collaborated together to ...

Construction company seeking revisions to Faulkner site plans

Construction company seeking revisions to Faulkner site plans

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By Aideen O'Flaherty A CONSTRUCTION company is seeking revisions to a previously submitted application for the development of 171 apartments and a childcare ...