Category: Clondalkin

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

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

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshTHE community of Tallaght last week joined forces to renovate the home of a man in his sixties who, for ...

It’s official – The Spice Bag is now Ireland’s favourite takeaway food!

It’s official – The Spice Bag is now Ireland’s favourite takeaway food!

Ballyfermot

By Simon WalshUnless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past 12 months or so you are bound to have heard ...

Councillors get the run-around over roundabout

Councillors get the run-around over roundabout

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyCOUNCILLORS have been “frozen out” of a major study on the Walkinstown roundabout, despite calls being made for briefings and ...

‘Responsible citizen’ gets fined  €150 for littering

‘Responsible citizen’ gets fined €150 for littering

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA WOMAN who received a €150 fine after leaving a clothes bag beside a clothes bank on Sundrive Road – ...

Fresh hope for the homeless and those fleeing domestic violence

Fresh hope for the homeless and those fleeing domestic violence

Clondalkin

By Mary DennehyMONEY has been earmarked by South Dublin County Council for an emergency women’s refuge and a separate supported temporary accommodation ...

Local programmes and plans for 1916 centenary launched

Local programmes and plans for 1916 centenary launched

Clondalkin

By William O'ConnorAN TAOISEACH, Enda Kenny, was joined by An Tánaiste Joan Burton, Heather Humphreys, Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the ...

Council’s park depots may be axed – but no jobs will be lost in the move

Council’s park depots may be axed – but no jobs will be lost in the move

Ballyfermot

By Maurice GarveyA REVIEW of park depots in Dublin City Council is currently underway – with Garryowen Road depot in line for ...

After tragic blaze, State must look again at Traveller homes

After tragic blaze, State must look again at Traveller homes

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyA REASSESSMENT of Ireland’s entire Traveller accommodation programme is needed at State level, a member of Tallaght’s travelling community has ...

Local GAA clubs in South Dublin benefit from over €800,000 funds allocation

Local GAA clubs in South Dublin benefit from over €800,000 funds allocation

Clondalkin

By Laura LyneGAA CLUBS throughout South Dublin are set to benefit from more than €800,000 in Sports Capital Grants as the allocation ...

Clinical Ormond to fight again in US

Clinical Ormond to fight again in US

Clondalkin

By Stephen LeonardSTEPHEN Ormond will be hoping to clock up another win in his professional boxing career this month after having comfortably ...