Author: Echo Staff

Suspended sentence for man who threatened to ‘blow up’ home of ex-partner’s mother

A man who threatened to “blow up” the homes of his ex-partner’s mother and grandmother has been handed a fully suspended prison ...

The Echo Newspaper, December 5th, 2024 – Christmas: Shop Local

Jail for series of burglaries and carrying €33k worth of cocaine

A man who was caught carrying over €33,000 of cocaine and was also involved in a series of burglaries has been jailed ...

Twelve months suspended for being in possession of a knife and trying to cycle away from gardai

A man who fell off a bike while trying to cycle away from gardai had a kitchen knife in his possession, a ...

Over €45,000 raised by RAMS in Rhythm in 2024

Over €45,000 was raised for four charities by the Retired Active Men’s Social (RAMS) in Rhythm in 2024. The group RAMS in ...

Tallaght Community Council light the Living Christmas Tree in village

The newly announced Tallaght Person of the Year Glenda Murphy Smullen officially welcomed Christmas to Tallaght village last weekend. Tallaght Community Council ...

Cold-blooded killer ‘executed’ grandfather ‘without mercy’

A cold-blooded killer who “executed” a grandfather “without mercy”, shooting him repeatedly when he answered the front door at his mother’s home, ...

Local Faces: Ciara Fogarty

Ciara Fogarty was a North Clondalkin girl with a difference as she was growing up, reports Ken Doyle. Despite being from an ...

Nature on our doorsteps: Dainty and cute, but hardy

Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the ...

Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year

ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual ...