Category: Ballyfermot

Did you miss any of the biggest news from last week’s Echo? Right this way…

Did you miss any of the biggest news from last week’s Echo? Right this way…

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshLast week the Echo reported on how an elderly women was sleeping in a tent, a young man was living ...

Company threatens legal action against pensioner in arrears

Company threatens legal action against pensioner in arrears

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyPENSIONERS living alone are facing the prospect of another difficult winter – with many at risk of fuel poverty. Charity ...

Healthy meals at St Dominic’s school for only €2 per week

Healthy meals at St Dominic’s school for only €2 per week

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyFIRST Year students in a Ballyfermot school are enjoying healthy meals every day for a minimal cost of €2 per ...

Park wardens at Le Fanu would sort out its anti-social problems say frustrated residents

Park wardens at Le Fanu would sort out its anti-social problems say frustrated residents

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyONGOING anti-social problems at Le Fanu Park could be alleviated with the introduction of park supervisors, according to independent councillor ...

Did you miss any of the biggest news from last week’s Echo? Right this way…

Did you miss any of the biggest news from last week’s Echo? Right this way…

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshThis week tributes flowed in to honour the memory of two former Firhouse residents, who sadly passed away whilst abroad. ...

Emergency housing in hotels costs €4.5m in first six months of year

Emergency housing in hotels costs €4.5m in first six months of year

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyOVER €4.5 million has been spent housing people in emergency accommodation at commercial hotels in the first six months of ...

Paleo diet firefighter forges ahead with delivery service

Paleo diet firefighter forges ahead with delivery service

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyA TALLAGHT firefighter is the spark behind a new Paleo diet delivery service, which, in the space of six months, ...

Homeless World Cup team receive their international caps at Mansion House reception

Homeless World Cup team receive their international caps at Mansion House reception

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyTHE Irish Homeless World Cup squad were given a rousing reception at the Mansion House on Friday night. Hosted by ...

Students across South Dublin were celebrating yesterday as they received their Junior Cert results

Students across South Dublin were celebrating yesterday as they received their Junior Cert results

Ballyfermot

By Brendan GrehanACROSS SOUTH Dublin, thousands of Junior Certificate students received their results yesterday. Many faced an anxious wait to see how ...

Struggling families given food parcels in Ballyfermot

Struggling families given food parcels in Ballyfermot

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyFAMILIES in Cherry Orchard who are struggling to pay bills, are receiving food parcels on a daily basis. The service ...