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Author: Simon Walsh
Petition started to ‘save the Cuckoo’s Nest’
A PETITION has been started to Save the Cuckoo’s Nest, after a planning application was lodged with South Dublin County Council seeking ...
Nurses’ Strike Day 2: Tallaght nurses back out on the picket line
By Mary Dennehy NURSES and midwives will be engaging in two further days of strike action on Tuesday and Thursday of this ...
On this day in 2008: News broke of Jacob’s closure in Tallaght
By Mary Dennehy ON THIS day in 2008 it was announced that Jacob’s biscuit factory in Tallaght was to close with the ...
Nationwide snow and ice warning issued
By Mary Dennehy MET Eireann has issued a nationwide weather warning for snow and ice, with the status yellow alert coming into ...
Gardai investigate attempted mugging of woman in her sixties
GARDAI are investigating the attempted robbery of a woman’s handbag on the Ballycullen Road yesterday evening, January 17, at around 7.30pm. According ...
Property of the Week: Three-bed Saggart townhouse on market for €275k
A THREE-bed townhouse in Saggart, which is located close to a host of local amenities and services, is on the market for ...
Know the signs: HSE issues meningitis warning
By Mary Dennehy THE HSE is advising vigilance regarding meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia as there has been a noted increase in the disease in ...
Gardai investigate after 20-year-old hospitalised with serious head injuries
By Mary Dennehy GARDAI in Lucan are investigating a serious assault which occurred at Ballyowen Lane last night, December 28. According to ...
This week’s front pages – 27th December 2018 edition
Check out this week's Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot front pages. The Echo is in local shops today, and includes our Year in ...
Light up and be visible this Christmas
By Mary Dennehy LIGHT up and be visible is the road safety message being promoted by local gardai and South Dublin County ...