Author: Maurice Garvey

Popular Paddy was ‘such a great businessman and gave us all advice’

Popular Paddy was ‘such a great businessman and gave us all advice’

Lucan

AN OUTPORUING of sadness in Lucan this week following the death of popular barber Paddy Monaghan. Mr Monaghan founded Paddy’s Barbers in ...

Local Faces: Rose Curtin

Local Faces: Rose Curtin

Clondalkin

WINNING the 2022 Netwatch Dublin Family Carer of the Year was slightly mortifying for Rose Curtin – a Clondalkin mother who goes ...

Theft of pedal cycles increased by 700%

Theft of pedal cycles increased by 700%

News

THERE has been a sharp increase of vehicle thefts, bike thefts, shop thefts, and aggravated burglaries in the Tallaght policing area. According ...

Garda have ‘back up presence’ at protest

Garda have ‘back up presence’ at protest

News

GARDAI had a “back up presence” at a recent protest outside the entrance to Citywest Hotel. Demonstrations were held following a disturbance ...

Concerns over tourist hostel

Concerns over tourist hostel

Ballyfermot

SECURITY measures in relation to planning permission for a tourist hostel in Crumlin, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanala by TD ...

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 ...