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Stay safe: Top tips for driving in snowy and icy conditions

Stay safe: Top tips for driving in snowy and icy conditions

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By Mary Dennehy  AA Ireland is calling on motorists to exercise caution when driving over the coming days as weather conditions are ...

SDCC’s Severe Weather Team prepares for ‘Beast from the East’

SDCC’s Severe Weather Team prepares for ‘Beast from the East’

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By Mark Keane A meeting was held by South Dublin County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team this morning to assess the potential impact ...

Local boxers capture National Elite Championship titles

Local boxers capture National Elite Championship titles

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By Stephen Leonard LAST night was an unforgettable one for local boxers George Bates and Evan Metcalfe as they captured their respective ...

Dublin Fire Brigade battle blaze at vacant building near Red Cow

Dublin Fire Brigade battle blaze at vacant building near Red Cow

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By Aura McMenamin Firefighters battled a blaze in a vacant building near the Red Cow luas stop this afternoon. Units from Tallaght Fire ...

Seventh anniversary of missing Esra Uryun

Seventh anniversary of missing Esra Uryun

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By Maurice Garvey INCREASED hotel prices during an international rugby weekend are an unwelcome sight for any visitors, particularly if you are travelling ...

This week’s front pages – 22 February 2018 edition

This week’s front pages – 22 February 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

Woman saved by passerby during attempted mugging

Woman saved by passerby during attempted mugging

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By Aura McMenamin Gardai are investigating after a woman who was subjected to an attempted mugging in Tallaght last Saturday night was ...

Drimnagh Road pub cordoned off after discovery of suspect package

Drimnagh Road pub cordoned off after discovery of suspect package

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Drimnagh Road was closed for a number of hours this afternoon, Wednesday, February 21, following a suspect device which was found in ...

This day in 1978: Go crackers for this footage of Jacob’s biscuit factory

This day in 1978: Go crackers for this footage of Jacob’s biscuit factory

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By Mark Keane 40-years-ago today, RTE paid a visit to the Jacob's Biscuit Factory in Tallaght, which, a local institution, was also responsible ...

Kiltipper Ramblers walking club is a breath of fresh air

Kiltipper Ramblers walking club is a breath of fresh air

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By Mary Dennehy  EVERY Sunday, rain, hail or shine, a group of walkers leave the Kiltipper Café Bar in Tallaght at 9am ...