Category: Clondalkin

“We are constantly refused the medical records by the HSE”

“We are constantly refused the medical records by the HSE”

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyNOT knowing the medical records of your birth parents is another painful reminder for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes. ...

Murder victim Kenneth O’Brien described as ‘family man’ by Gardai

Murder victim Kenneth O’Brien described as ‘family man’ by Gardai

Clondalkin

By Echo ReporterGardai investigating the discovery of the body of 33 year old Kenneth O’Brien in the grand canal on Saturday the ...

Efforts being made to introduce safe area for quad bike activity

Efforts being made to introduce safe area for quad bike activity

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyTHE tragic death of a teenager in Cherry Orchard on Christmas Day, has intensified efforts to introduce a safe area ...

Young Scientist exhibition is a springboard for entrepreneurs

Young Scientist exhibition is a springboard for entrepreneurs

Ballyfermot

By Laura LyneOVER 550 student projects were showcased at this year's BT Young Scientist competition, with schools from Lucan, Clondalkin, Knocklyon, Crumlin ...

Social Circle hosts Heart of Autism fundraising Ball

Social Circle hosts Heart of Autism fundraising Ball

Clondalkin

Mary DennehyA LOCAL, parent-run organisation dedicated to the provision of social, sporting and cultural activities for children on the autism spectrum is ...

Shocking – families with special needs children waiting years for services

Shocking – families with special needs children waiting years for services

Clondalkin

By Brendan GrehanA LOCAL COUNCILLOR has described as “shocking” the revelation that Clondalkin and Lucan families with special needs children are left ...

Community grants boost for groups

Community grants boost for groups

Clondalkin

By Echo ReporterCOUNCILLOR Charlie O’Connor has welcomed the approval by South Dublin County Council for Applications for Commuity Grants. He said that ...

Councillors slam €20m modular housing units plan for the county

Councillors slam €20m modular housing units plan for the county

Clondalkin

By Maurice GarveyCOUNCILLORS have slammed the likelihood that South Dublin County Council will spend up to €20 million on modular housing units ...

‘Elections belong to the people’ – Abraham Lincoln

‘Elections belong to the people’ – Abraham Lincoln

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyTHE Echo wants to hear from constituents ahead of General Election 2016. Too often at election time, public opinion is ...

Healthy Living Centre Open Day in Clondalkin

Healthy Living Centre Open Day in Clondalkin

Clondalkin

By Echo ReporterRESIDENTS enjoyed an overview of the wide variety of services on offer during the Healthy Living Centre open day in ...