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Category: Ballyfermot
Santa Claus is coming to town
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Echo ReporterLONG-serving volunteers with Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre received lifetime awards from the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Críona Ní Dhálaigh. The ...
Students top €700 in charity events
By Brendan GrehanSTUDENTS from Moyle Park College truly got into the Christmas spirit last week when they put together over 20 hampers ...
Community weeps for the loss of an ‘innocent and beautiful’ person
By Maurice GarveyTEENAGE girlscout Aoife Winterlich was laid to rest on Tuesday morning at the Church of Assumption in Walkinstown. Members of ...
Local publican full of Christmas spirit despite council’s lack of interest
By Maurice GarveySPENDING up to €5,000 on Christmas lights was a no-brainer for one local business owner – who feels Dublin City ...