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Homeless hub at Sarsfield Road is due to open before Christmas
By Maurice Garvey TENANTS could finally be moving into new rapid build homes in Drimnagh this weekend, but for many the wait ...
This week’s front pages – 14 December 2017 edition
Check out this week's Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot front pages... The Echo is in local shops today! Tallaght Clondalkin ...
Arrests made following aggravated burglary in Terenure
By Mark Keane Gardaí have arrested two people following aggravated burglary in Terenure yesterday, Wednesday 13. A 24-year-old female and 27-year-old male, both masked, ...
Gardaí release CCTV stills of missing man Brendan Burke
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Brendan Burke, 71, who is missing from Rathfarnham ...
Check out this week’s Echo Jobs and Training – 6th December 2017 Edition
In the latest update from the Echo Jobs and Training pages, there are offerings from a host of local organisations. These include: ...
Ambulance volunteer lauded for services
By Maurice Garvey A LONG-serving member of St John Ambulance, Ballyfermot Division, Michael Cardiff, won recognition for his outstanding services at the 2017 ...
Over 1,000 at risk due to overcrowding in homes
By Maurice Garvey OVER 1,000 people are at risk of homelessness due to overcrowding in Ballyfermot homes. Research from the recently launched Ballyfermot/Chapelizod ...
Tributes paid to former Baldonnel Air Corps instructor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Irish Army Sergeant and parachute instructor in Baldonnel, who died this week after a short ...
Playground construction to start in 2018
CONSTRUCTION OF a new playground in Palmerstown’s Waterstown Park could commence in early 2018, the Lucan area committee of South Dublin County ...
Slipping, sliding and ice-skating fun in a Christmas wonderland for special needs
By Brendan Grehan FAMILIES OF children with special needs got a unique Christmas treat last Saturday when “South Dublin on Ice” held a ...