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Author: Simon Walsh
Seven arrested as Gardai warn of bogus door-to-door callers
By Maurice Garvey LUCAN gardaí have cracked down on the proliferation of “chancers” trying to scam money from residents during door-to-door bogus collections. ...
Meeting sought with Minister Ross over scrambler bike issues
By Mary Dennehy A MEETING has been sought with the Transport Minister Shane Ross following a recent hit-and-run accident in Tallaght, which saw ...
Tallafest fun and games on the way
By Laura Lyne WITH September upon us, there are only a short number of days until the annual celebration of all things Tallaght. ...
Castletymon library plans have gone to public consultation
By Laura Lyne THE plans for the development of a new library at Castletymon have gone to public consultation, with a Part 8 ...
Council to take charge of housing estate in Newcastle
NEWS that South Dublin County Council are taking in charge Ballynakelly in Newcastle, has been welcomed by Sinn Féin Councillor Mark Ward. ...
Ballyfermot Grandmother gets her Liverpool wish
By Maurice Garvey THE response to an appeal in The Echo last week for a fatally-ill grandmother to see her beloved Liverpool FC ...
Question mark over library services since Whitechurch librarian retired
By Mary Dennehy SOUTH Dublin County Council has been accused of closing the book on Whitechurch Library without consulting local representatives – with ...
Girl Guides Lucan good
FIVE young Lucan women have reached the pinnacle of Guiding after hiking 60km in County Kerry while carrying all their camping and ...
PPN is pride of place for Council
South Dublin County put its best foot forward recently when a judging panel from the All Island IPB Pride of Place Awards ...
Tallaght award-winning photographer captures the ultimate trophy prizes
By Mary Dennehy AWARD-winning photographer Michael Finn will have to invest in a bigger trophy cabinet after he snapped-up a further nine accolades ...