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252 ‘build to rent’ apartments approved for Cookstown Ind Estate

By Maurice Garvey A STRATEGIC housing development of 252 ‘build-to-rent’ apartments in Cookstown Industrial Estate was approved by An Bord Pleanála on Tuesday, ...

This week’s front pages – 11th of February 2021

The Echo is on shop shelves today across communities in Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot. Check out our front pages below.  TALLAGHT ...

Ella’s 80km challenge raises €5,500 for young Christian

By Maurice Garvey ANYONE requiring inspiration to get out and exercise need only look towards young Ellarose Barry. Ballyfermot girl Ellarose, who recently ...

Brewing up a success story

By Aideen O'Flaherty THE increasing number of coffee vans around the county have been an unexpected success story amidst the pandemic – which ...

Local Faces: Brian Jacob

By Mary Dennehy MORE than 120 years ago, Brian Jacob’s grandparents moved into a small pub in the rural village of Saggart. ...

Shamrock Rovers lifelong supporter Sean was a great neighbour and unique man

By Maurice Garvey SHAMROCK Rovers FC have paid tribute to ‘lifelong supporter’ Sean O'Flaherty (89), who passed away on January 26. The ...

Coach Graham loved his football

By Aimee Walsh TRIBUTES have poured in for former Greenhills Boys FC player and coach Graham Connolly. Following his passing on January ...

Removal of M50 trees is ‘disgraceful’ say residents

By Aideen O'Flaherty A RESIDENT of Tamarisk Dale in Kilnamanagh has said the removal of a large number of trees that act as ...

The Echo 11th February 2021 West Edition

The Echo 11th February 2021 Business Edition