Did you miss any of the biggest stories from last week’s Echo? Right this way…
By Simon Walsh
Last week the Echo reported that more than 1,000 operations were cancelled at Tallaght Hospital in the first six months of this year, according to new figures obtained by a local councillor. Read more HERE
CRIME: It was reported last week that the Irish Blue Cross clinic was robbed in Ballyfermot – forcing the animal care clinic to be relocated outside Ballyfermot Garda Station. Read more HERE
ATTACK: A vicious assault on a well-known soccer coach prompted local gardaí to stress the importance of local information and witness reports when it comes to tackling the growing epidemic of young gangs. Read more HERE
GRANTS: More than 20 local clubs and several local South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council parks were announced as recipients in this year’s Sports Capital Programme. Read more HERE
MOST READ: There was huge reaction online to the news that a sale had been agreed, but not closed, on the Abberley Court Hotel, with the new prospective owner interested in re-opening the property as a hotel. Read more HERE
PETROL BOMB: Meanwhile, there were thousands of you who read about how a family with two young children were lucky to escape unharmed after their home in Kilcronan Court was attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning. Read more HERE
TPOTY: And finally, it was announced last week that nominations for this year’s Tallaght Person of the Year are now open, and the community are being encouraged to get voting. Read more HERE
For even more of last week’s news from the Echo newspaper, check out http://www.echo.ie/news
