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Category: Ballyfermot
Ten local voluntary groups in the South Dublin area shortlisted for Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards
By Mary DennehyTEN local voluntary groups have successfully made the shortlist for this year’s Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards, an impressive feat ...
Columnist speaks out on TV about being the victim of sexual assault
By Laura LyneCOLUMNIST Fiona Looney, who originally hails from Greenhills, opened up on Monday’s episode of Midday on TV3 about an incident ...
Motorcyclist escapes after attacking and injuring two gardaí in Ballyfermot
By Maurice GarveyTWO gardaí were attacked in broad daylight on a Ballyfermot road on Tuesday evening – resulting in both being hospitalised ...
Heart-defect boy starts pre-school
By Maurice GarveyA YOUNG boy with a critical congenital heart defect, celebrated a major milestone this week – starting his first day ...
Did you miss any of this week’s main news stories? Right this way…
By Simon WalshA HOMELESS family faced with a daily, five-hour round trip to school were this week looking forward to September 1, after ...
The Echo spice bag taste challenge…
By Simon WalshIt’s the topic that has divided a generation, and after much debate in the Echo office last week, we decided ...
Thornton tenants celebrate one year in state-of-art homes
By Maurice GarveyRESIDENTS in Thornton Heights, Inchicore, marked the first-year anniversary of their new state-of-art homes with celebrations last week. The event ...
Second arson attack on school inside four months…
By Maurice GarveyVANDALS set fire to St Ultans National School in Cherry Orchard – causing thousands of euro worth of damage and ...
Did you miss any of the main stories from the last week? Right this way…
By Simon WalshThis week Gardaí were accused of “copping out” of tackling anti-social behaviour at Le Fanu Park by irate residents at ...
‘Relay for Life’ attracts thousands of participants
By Maurice GarveyBALLYFERMOT Relay for Life celebrated another triumphant event with an outstanding turn-out in Le Fanu Park over the weekend. Held ...