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Author: Simon Walsh
Vermin traps set to be laid on the site of new school
By Brendan GrehanFOLLOWING concerns raised by local residents, vermin traps are to be laid on the site of the new Kingswood post-primary ...
Hospital doctor warns of tsunami of senior citizens
By Mary DennehyTALLAGHT Hospital could be hit with a senior citizen tsunami in the next 20 years if recom-mendations made by the ...
Residents furious over dumping in scenic area
By Mary DennehySOUTH Dublin County Council needs to properly resource the removal of fly-tipping to prevent scenic areas from turning into illegal ...
Enterprise office praises schools for award efforts
By Mary DennehyTHREE local schools were on the ball at this year’s Student Enterprise Awards finals in Croke Park, promoting not only ...
Jamie wins top horse-riding award
By Echo ReporterTHE national voluntary organisation, RDAI (Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland) has announced that Jamie Jones from Cookstown in Tallaght ...
Donations of €520,000 made 47 hospital projects possible
By Mary DennehyTHE impact that fundraising makes to the National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght, and its young patients was recognised at a recent ...
Council to talk on concerns on parking
By Echo ReporterSOUTH DUBLIN County Council are prepared to meet business owners and residents over concerns about parking in Lucan village. This ...
Local community rallies to back Marc
By Maurice GarveyTHE Ballyfermot community rallied once again to support a vulnerable neighbour – raising funds which will go towards speech and ...
‘Living with autistic child in a hotel is really tough’
By Mary DennehyA MOTHER and father who have been living in a hotel for nine months with their autistic son have spoken ...
Lyme disease sufferer in danger of death, seeks to raise €100,000 to help with treatment
By Echo ReporterA YOUNG woman from Rathfarnham bravely spoke to The Echo this week about the need for more awareness around Lyme ...