Author: Simon Walsh

Plants, seeds and gardening tools – and a really nice cup of coffee also!

Plants, seeds and gardening tools – and a really nice cup of coffee also!

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyAFTER a complete re-stock and the appointment of a new manager, Walk’s Green Garden Centre re-opened its doors for business ...

Loose animals pose threat to  safety of children and adults

Loose animals pose threat to safety of children and adults

News

By Mary DennehyCONCERNS have been raised over the health and safety of horses living on public green spaces in Tallaght, after a ...

Man shot thought to be part of a local criminal dispute, say Gardaí

Man shot thought to be part of a local criminal dispute, say Gardaí

Clondalkin

By Maurice GarveyGARDAÍ believe the man shot dead in Clondalkin on Monday night was killed as part of a local criminal dispute. ...

Fear for children as used syringes found on green

Fear for children as used syringes found on green

News

By Mary DennehyTHE dangers posed by illegal dumping were this week highlighted when a stash of used syringes and empty prescription containers ...

Street Soccer Finals hope to transform lives

Street Soccer Finals hope to transform lives

News

By Maurice GarveyDREAMS of representing Ireland in a World Cup were evident at the All-Ireland Street Soccer finals, at the Postal Club, ...

Paralympic athlete relieved to be re-united with his stolen car

Paralympic athlete relieved to be re-united with his stolen car

Lucan

By Brendan GrehanPARALYMPIC SILVER medalist John McCarthy, whose specially adapted car was stolen outside his house by heartless thieves between last Sunday ...

Lucky escape for Donore’s club president

Lucky escape for Donore’s club president

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA SPORTS club president had a lucky escape after a bullet fired at his van, ricocheted and lodged in the ...

Motorists warned as lights out of action on Tallaght bypass

Motorists warned as lights out of action on Tallaght bypass

News

By Echo ReporterMotorists and pedestrians are being warned to take care in Tallaght today as the traffic lights at the junction of ...

Task force study shows drug use is soaring in ages 15 to 34

Task force study shows drug use is soaring in ages 15 to 34

Clondalkin

By Maurice Garvey RESULTS of a task force study have found a worrying increase in drug use amongst 15- to 34-year-olds – ...

Baby superhero Arlo continues to battle problems and defy odds

Baby superhero Arlo continues to battle problems and defy odds

News

By Simon WalshAN EIGHT-month-old baby from Tallaght is continuing to defy the odds and be a true superhero to his family and ...