Category: Ballyfermot

“We have to make sure that he is the last tragic accident to occur on a scrambler”

“We have to make sure that he is the last tragic accident to occur on a scrambler”

Ballyfermot

By Laura LyneCALLS to legislate the sale and use of scramblers and quads across the country have been made as the community ...

Going the extra mile for GOAL

Going the extra mile for GOAL

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanRUNNERS, Joggers and walkers raised thousands for charity across the county in this years GOAL Mile run. The GOAL Mile ...

Teenager dies in Christmas morning motorbike accident

Teenager dies in Christmas morning motorbike accident

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshGardaí in Ballyfermot are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Cherry Orchard this morning. Shortly before 8am a ...

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus is coming to town

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyDESPITE a very busy schedule, Santa Claus took his annual call from The Echo newspaper ahead of his round the ...

Al Porter set to have the last laugh on Christmas Eve

Al Porter set to have the last laugh on Christmas Eve

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshIf you are looking for a giggle this Christmas Eve, Tallaght’s finest comedian Al Porter has you covered as he ...

Elderly preyed on with bogus ‘services’ being offered at their door

Elderly preyed on with bogus ‘services’ being offered at their door

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyGARDAÍ have warned residents to be vigilant due to a number of bogus “services” being offered to people in Palmerstown ...

Set your goal now – break out the running shoes for Christmas Day

Set your goal now – break out the running shoes for Christmas Day

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanFANCY A RUN on Christmas Day or St Stephen’s Day? There will be Goal Mile held close to you this ...

Dublin manager Jim Gavin to receive Freedom of South County

Dublin manager Jim Gavin to receive Freedom of South County

Ballyfermot

By Laura LyneDUBLIN senior football manager Jim Gavin is set to be conferred with the Freedom of South County Dublin for his ...

‘Castle’ students win scholarships

‘Castle’ students win scholarships

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyTHREE Drimnagh Castle Secondary School students have received scholarship awards ranging in value from €4,200 to €1,400 per year. Maksim ...

Ballyfermot Resource Centre volunteers receive lifetime awards

Ballyfermot Resource Centre volunteers receive lifetime awards

Ballyfermot

By Echo ReporterLONG-serving volunteers with Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre received lifetime awards from the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Críona Ní Dhálaigh. The ...