Author: Maurice Garvey

Strain on resources accommodating new arrivals to the country continues

Strain on resources accommodating new arrivals to the country continues

News

THE strain on resources in accommodating new arrivals to the country continues to be a major problem for the Irish government. An ...

Kishoge train station to open after 14 years

Kishoge train station to open after 14 years

News

KISHOGE train station, which has been dormant since its construction at a cost of more than €6 million 14 years ago, will ...

‘Sickening’ attack on family pet dog in back garden

‘Sickening’ attack on family pet dog in back garden

Ballyfermot

GARDAI are making enquiries in relation to a “sickening” dog attack which occurred in Ballyfermot this week. The Echo understands a small ...

Homeowners still in ‘state of limbo’ with redress scheme

Homeowners still in ‘state of limbo’ with redress scheme

News

THE redress scheme announced last week by the Irish government to repair up to 100,000 apartments and duplexes with fire safety and ...

Residents concerned at escalation of trouble

Residents concerned at escalation of trouble

News

RESIDENTS are concerned about an escalation of trouble following a fight at the Citywest Hotel and convention centre on Monday night, which ...

Map drafted ‘considered to be in the scope’ of RZLT

Map drafted ‘considered to be in the scope’ of RZLT

Business

UP TO 30 submissions were made to South Dublin County Council over its a draft map of land ‘considered to be in ...

Small businesses created 3,447 new jobs with LEO support

Small businesses created 3,447 new jobs with LEO support

News

SMALL businesses which are supported by Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) created 3,447 jobs in 2022, according to the latest figures from Enterprise ...

Airport Hopper relaunches Tallaght route to Dublin Airport

Airport Hopper relaunches Tallaght route to Dublin Airport

Clondalkin

RATHCOOLE bus company Airport Hopper relaunched it’s Tallaght route to Dublin Airport this week. The service, which was suspended during covid, went ...

Celebration of John’s (95) work in the community

Celebration of John’s (95) work in the community

Ballyfermot

A RECENT presentation was held to celebrate the lifelong work of a local man, who never stopped working for the community of ...

Tallaght Stadium works on course to finish by end of July

Tallaght Stadium works on course to finish by end of July

News

ALL scheduled works at Tallaght Stadium are expected to be completed by the end of July 2023. The South Dublin County Council ...