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­Post office closure ‘is beyond our control’

­Post office closure ‘is beyond our control’

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By Mary Dennehy THE post office in Templeogue village has ‘temporarily’ ceased operations due to the closing of local shop Daybreak this Friday, ...

‘Heart and soul’ of pipe band has gone

‘Heart and soul’ of pipe band has gone

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By Maurice Garvey TRIBUTES have been paid to Eamon McDonnell, the “heart and soul” of St Joseph’s Pipe Band, Clondalkin, who sadly passed ...

Grandad dies after tragic car accident outside village church

Grandad dies after tragic car accident outside village church

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By Maurice Garvey A GRANDFATHER has passed away after battling injuries sustained during a tragic car accident at a Clondalkin church last month. ...

This week’s front pages – 26 July 2018 edition

This week’s front pages – 26 July 2018 edition

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Check out this week's Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot front pages... The Echo is in local shops today!  Tallaght Clondalkin

Charged with theft of DVD player

Charged with theft of DVD player

Tallaght

A WOMAN accused of stealing a dvd player intends to fight her case, Tallaght Court has heard. Melissa McInerney, aged 21, with ...

Witnesses saw car abandoned and set on fire

Witnesses saw car abandoned and set on fire

Ballyfermot

The GARDAI are investigating after a car was found abandoned and partially burnt out on the Naas Road in Bluebell. Witnesses reported ...

Five months jail for driver who has 16-year ban and no insurance

Five months jail for driver who has 16-year ban and no insurance

Clondalkin

A DRIVER who drove without insurance while on a 16-year driving ban was jailed for five months by Blanchardstown District Court. Judge ...

Changes urged to tackle scrambler menace

Changes urged to tackle scrambler menace

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By Brendan Grehan A LOCAL TD has called for legislative change to deal with the misuse of scramblers and quad bikes, reports Brendan ...

Man allegedly assaulted driver of car he crashed into

Man allegedly assaulted driver of car he crashed into

Clondalkin

A DRIVER who allegedly assaulted the driver of another car that he had crashed into has appeared before Blanchardstown District Court. Judge ...

Teen shouting ‘profanities’ after concert gets one month suspended sentence

Teen shouting ‘profanities’ after concert gets one month suspended sentence

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By Brendan Grehan A TEENAGER who was shouting “f**king scum” and “f**king p***ks” after a concert received a one-month suspended sentence in Tallaght ...