Author: Simon Walsh

Only six fines for litter on Belgard Road during 2015

By Brendan GrehanSIX LITTER fines were issued by South Dublin County Council for unauthorised signage on the Belgard Road in 2015 and ...

Lidl headquarters, with 320 staff, will be boost for the South Dublin economy

By Mary DennehyTHE 320 people working at Lidl’s head office in Kildare will move to the German discount giant’s new state-of-the-art, open ...

Bike lockers for hire (at €95 p.a.) seems like a good idea – but sadly the cyclists are shunning the €12,000 facilities

By Maurice GarveyBIKE lockers, installed by South Dublin County Council for over €12,000 to promote bike and ride facilities, are not having ...

Major plans for Traders pub include demolishing and rebuilding premises

By Maurice GarveyPLANS for a multi-use retail and residential development at the site of the Traders pub in Walkinstown, have been lodged ...

The Echo Ballyfermot edition 03 March 2016

Not so much a new cycle lane – more an obstacle course!

By Mary DennehyTHE new cycle corridor running through Tallaght Village has been branded an obstacle course, as cyclists swerve pot-holes, traffic cones, ...

Council slated for refusing to talk to residents

By Mary DennehySOUTH Dublin County Council has come under fire for refusing to talk with residents about its plan to buy properties ...

Motorists terrorised by gang throwing missiles from roof of apartment block

By Mary DennehyMOTORISTS and pedestrians were left terrified last week when a gang of teenagers hurled rocks and a fire extinguisher off ...

Calls for a new library building in Castletymon

By Brendan GrehanSouth Dublin County Council has been called on to apply for funding from the Department of Environment, Community and Local ...

The passing of an era for the Dominicans with the loss of their beloved Brother Michael

By Mary DennehyIT WAS the end of an era for the Dominicans in Tallaght when Brother Micheal Neenan passed away suddenly last ...