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A look back at Tallafest2018

A look back at Tallafest2018

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By Mark Keane Tallafest was a resounding success over the weekend as people came out in their droves to celebrate their community and ...

Hosepipe ban comes into effect

Hosepipe ban comes into effect

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By Mark Keane A water conservation order has come into effect in the Greater Dublin area today, Monday, with Irish Water considering legal ...

Fun-packed schedule of family events across local communities this weekend

Fun-packed schedule of family events across local communities this weekend

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LASH on the sun cream and pop on a hat and enjoy some of these free, family fun events happening locally this ...

More than 100,000 parents set to receive Back to School allowance this month

More than 100,000 parents set to receive Back to School allowance this month

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By Mary Dennehy MORE than 100,000 parents are set to receive the annual Back to School clothing and footwear allowance on July 13 ...

Community alerted to steer clear of illegal waste collection in Clondalkin

Community alerted to steer clear of illegal waste collection in Clondalkin

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By Mary Dennehy SOUTH Dublin County Council has received reports of an illegal waste collection due to take place in Clondalkin today, and ...

This week’s front pages – 28 June 2018 edition

This week’s front pages – 28 June 2018 edition

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Check out this week's Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot front pages... The Echo is in local shops today!  Tallaght Clondalkin

Passport backlog creating ‘undue stress’

Passport backlog creating ‘undue stress’

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By Mary Dennehy A LOCAL TD has this week raised the backlog and delay in processing passports, which is causing “undue” stress for ...

Water restrictions ‘unavoidable’ due to demand

Water restrictions ‘unavoidable’ due to demand

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By Mark Keane IRISH Water has today warned the public that water restrictions will become “unavoidable” in Dublin after demand rose again last ...

Fly numbers set to soar as warm weather continues

Fly numbers set to soar as warm weather continues

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By Mark Keane As temperatures continue to soar this week, one unfortunate consequence is an increase in fly infestations, which are set to ...

Sun safety and protection tips from Tallaght University Hospital

Sun safety and protection tips from Tallaght University Hospital

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By Mark Keane With temperatures already reaching 25 degrees celsius today, Tallaght University Hospital has recommended a number of tips to help people ...