Category: Ballyfermot

Gymnastic joy as 4,000 people pack into National Basketball Arena for Cirque Olympia

Gymnastic joy as 4,000 people pack into National Basketball Arena for Cirque Olympia

Ballyfermot

By Laura LyneAN ARRAY of talent was showcased last weekend as the 50th year celebration event of Olympian Gymnastics, with over 4,000 ...

20 schools to be built in county in €2.8bn five-year investment

20 schools to be built in county in €2.8bn five-year investment

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanOVER 20 Schools will be built in South Dublin County under the Governments five-year plan of capital investment in schools ...

Echo launch Shop Smart, Shop Local Christmas 2015 campaign

Echo launch Shop Smart, Shop Local Christmas 2015 campaign

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyTHIS Christmas, The Echo is encouraging shoppers to gift their support to local businesses – helping to stimulate the local ...

Church robbery leaves community reeling

Church robbery leaves community reeling

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyFRONT doors of a church were kicked in by a thief who proceeded to smash internal doors and steal parish ...

Missed any of the biggest stories from last week’s Echo? Right this was…

Missed any of the biggest stories from last week’s Echo? Right this was…

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshA TALLAGHT family last week spoke out in support of Dr James Gray, whose “honesty and conviction” was the only ...

Late-night service on Luas Red Line looks likely for the Christmas period

Late-night service on Luas Red Line looks likely for the Christmas period

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyCOMMUTERS can expect to avail of a late-night Luas service on the Red Line over the Christmas period. A lack ...

Celebrating ten years in business – and it all began with an Echo ad

Celebrating ten years in business – and it all began with an Echo ad

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyNEW start-ups and existing businesses have increased their customer base over the years by advertising in the The Echo. One ...

They’re battering biscuits in Borza Ballyfermot…

They’re battering biscuits in Borza Ballyfermot…

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshThere's been a major shift over the last 12 months or so in the fast-food world, with the spice bag ...

Heart attack sets Tallaght photographer on a life-changing expedition

Heart attack sets Tallaght photographer on a life-changing expedition

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyAN AWARD-winning photographer who last year defied death has started a bucket list, and this week he ticked off his ...

Cherry Tree pub looks to use part of existing car park for car sales

Cherry Tree pub looks to use part of existing car park for car sales

Ballyfermot

By Laura LyneA PROPOSAL for the change of use for a portion of the car park belonging to the Cherry Tree public ...