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Category: Ballyfermot
Garda operation ‘scaled back’ after joyriding cases
GARDAI have scaled back operations in Cherry Orchard following a major response to high profile joyriding cases. The area was big national ...
Man drove van containing €600k worth of cannabis jailed for three and half years
A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after he admitted to driving a van containing cannabis ...
Concerns over tourist hostel
SECURITY measures in relation to planning permission for a tourist hostel in Crumlin, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanala by TD ...
‘Sickening’ attack on family pet dog in back garden
GARDAI are making enquiries in relation to a “sickening” dog attack which occurred in Ballyfermot this week. The Echo understands a small ...
Celebration of John’s (95) work in the community
A RECENT presentation was held to celebrate the lifelong work of a local man, who never stopped working for the community of ...
Plans to restore Leitrim Lodge to its former use is approved
PLANS for the restoration of Leitrim Lodge and the development of a five-storey apartment block in adjoining lands at Martin’s Row in ...
Secondary school proposals for new building extension
PLANS have been lodged to demolish prefabricated classrooms at Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School in Mourne Road, Drimnagh to allow for ...
Man caught in possession of thousands of cannabis jellies is jailed for 33 months
A man who was caught in possession of thousands of cannabis jellies has been jailed for 33 months, reports Isabel Hayes. The ...
Role model Charlie is one of the last steam train drivers in Ireland
THE old steam train evokes a romantic image in the mind, but one man who spent his career shoveling fuel into boiler ...
Running club makes positive impact in area
THIS year marks the tenth anniversary of Cherry Orchard Running Club, and the ever growing club has major plans for 2023. Kenneth ...










