Category: Tallaght

‘Mixed bag’ concerns on infill housing spaces

‘Mixed bag’ concerns on infill housing spaces

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By Laura LyneA 26-unit infill housing project for a site located in Killinarden estate has been met with a “mixed bag” of ...

Thieves ransack Adventure World

Thieves ransack Adventure World

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By Mary DennehyTHE impact that burglaries can have on local business was highlighted this week after Tallaght Adventure World became the latest ...

Elderly couple held hostage while raiders searched for valuables

Elderly couple held hostage while raiders searched for valuables

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By Mary DennehyAN ELDERLY couple were last week held hostage for nearly 20 minutes in their Tallaght home, while masked raiders searched ...

Athletes fly the Irish flag proudly at Special Olympics

Athletes fly the Irish flag proudly at Special Olympics

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By Laura Lyne: THERE were rapturous celebrations in Dublin Airport on Tuesday as the athletes who competed in the Special Olympics World ...

Go-ahead for nursing home in Tymon North

Go-ahead for nursing home in Tymon North

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By Laura LynePERMISSION to develop a 100-bed nursing home in a field located in Tymon North has been granted by South Dublin ...

Green space being transformed into a new two-school campus

Green space being transformed into a new two-school campus

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By Mary DennehyTHE construction of temporary accommodation for two local schools is on track for September, The Echo can confirm.  The Portacabins, ...

On HSE ‘priority’ waiting list since 2009 for autistic and epileptic son

On HSE ‘priority’ waiting list since 2009 for autistic and epileptic son

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By Mary DennehyA SINGLE mother who has been on a priority waiting list for residential care for her 20-year-old son since 2009 ...

Illegal dumping is getting worse, claims councillor

Illegal dumping is getting worse, claims councillor

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By Brendan GrehanILLEGAL dumping in south Dublin is getting worse, a local councillor has claimed. Councillor Mick Duff told The Echo that ...

Split in tactics sees Labour TD bow out

Split in tactics sees Labour TD bow out

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By Mary DennehyLABOUR Party TD Eamonn Maloney is not running in the upcoming General Election, after a difference of opinion saw the ...

Tallafest concern as roadworks continue

Tallafest concern as roadworks continue

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By Laura LyneCONSTRUCTION works in Tallaght village continue to cause disruption for local businesses amid concern for local residents, with the state ...