Category: Lucan

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 ...

Families create first national Moebius syndrome support and awareness group

Families create first national Moebius syndrome support and awareness group

Ballyfermot

By Mary DennehyONLY three children in Ireland are known to have a rare neurological condition called Moebius syndrome, with two of these ...

10th anniversary celebration mass for Pieta House where it all began

10th anniversary celebration mass for Pieta House where it all began

Lucan

By Maurice GarveyPIETA House celebrates 10-years saving lives this week and are hosting a special celebration mass in the area where it ...

Local business backbone of economy

Local business backbone of economy

Ballyfermot

By Echo ReporterFIGURES showing that the numbers of people employed in small and medium sized companies have grown by almost 4,000 in ...

The current social welfare applications process is simply not working – councillor

The current social welfare applications process is simply not working – councillor

Ballyfermot

By William O'ConnorCOUNCILLOR John Lahart is calling for a major revamp of the social welfare applications process to reduce the excessive waiting ...