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Category: Videos
Walking miracle Karlee (8) thanks people for saving her life
An eight-year-old girl visited Tallaght Fire Station this week to say ‘thank you’ to the team who helped save her life when she suffered a cardiac arrest in a local shopping centre.
Click here to read the full story: Kaylee.
Return of the flying ants!
IT’S that time of the year again when flying ants invade airstreams – a wonder to some, terrifying to others. In recent weeks, reports of flying ants have been swarming social media and news outlets, as people documents their ‘terrifying’ accounts with the flighty insects.
However, according to Tallaght conservationist Collie Ennis, this natural phenomenon should be appreciated and not feared, as the ants are only searching for a new home.
According to Collie, it’s breeding season for ants so, after the worker ants clear a runway out of the nest, the flying ants take off in search of a new home.
Irish football supporters came out in force to remember Jack Charlton
Irish football supporters came out in force this afternoon to remember former Ireland manager and legend Jack Charlton, as ‘Put em under pressure’ rings out in his memory at the Walkinstown roundabout.
Crowds gather to pay respect to former chairperson Brendan Moran
Crowds gathered in their hundreds outside BodenGAA this week to pay their respects to former chairperson Brendan Moran, who died on Sunday at the age of 73.
To read more click here: https://tinyurl.com/BrendanMoran
HSE launch Covid-19 Tracker App
A Covid-19 tracker app has today being launched by the Department of Health and HSE Ireland, which aims to help identify close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb0/1.5/16/1f4f1.png”);”>?
Full story on The Echo website HERE: https://bit.ly/covidtrackerecho
(Video: HSE Ireland)
New South Dublin County Mayor – Councillor Ed O’Brien
Councillor Vicki Casserly this afternoon handed over the chains of office to new South Dublin County Council Mayor, Councillor Ed O’Brien.
Rescue Organisation Ireland’s Frontline to Finishline
WATCH: Rescue Org Ireland‘s Frontline to Finishline got underway on Monday stopping going through Lucan and Tallaght.
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Full coverage: https://bit.ly/FrontlinetoFinishline
The Echo is re-open to the public
The Echo is back open to the public by appointment only.
Please call us in advance before visiting on 01-4685350 or email reception@echo.ie
Tallaght Gardai honour the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
Gardai observed a minute silence outside Tallaght Garda Station led by a lone piper at noon today for the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
The funeral took place in Charlestown, County Mayo. #ColmRIP
#Tallafest2020AtHome
Celebrate #Tallafest2020AtHome today, Saturday, June 20! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.png”);”>?
Tallaght Community Council (TCC) has made and shared this video to celebrate the community festival virtually this year.
Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate community spirit online by getting creative and sharing their own video with the hastag #Tallafest2020AtHome.
Read a book, take a nature walk, sing a song, practice your sporting skills, draw a picture – get creative and have fun at home today!
Watch the video for some ideas from members of the community on how you can get involved and celebrate Tallaght today!