Did you miss any of the biggest stories from last week’s Echo? Right this way…
By Simon Walsh
A PIONEERING culinary Masters in Nutrition, the first of its kind in the world, was launched in IT Tallaght last week – with support from some of the top names on Ireland’s food scene. Read more HERE
A FATHER'S FIGHT: Chris Moran from Clondalkin took his family’s fight for a home to the doors of South Dublin County Council last Wednesday, in an attempt to get suitable and safe accommodation for his Down’s syndrome son. Read more HERE
JAILED: It was reported in last week’s Ballyfermot edition of the Echo that a father of two who punched a 72-year-old woman on her way home from Mass had been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Read more HERE
JOBS: There was good news on the front page of our Lucan edition as it was announced that global bio-pharma group Grifols were opening its €100 million facility in Grange Castle Business Park – creating 140 new jobs in the process. Read more HERE
MARATHON MAN: There was a huge reaction online to the news that Tallaght native, Sean Lambe (77) would be competing in his 100th marathon on Bank Holiday Monday when he took part in the Dublin City Marathon. Read more HERE
BEEP IN THE NIGHT: Meanwhile, the news that a beeping traffic signal at a pedestrian crossing in Ballyfermot was keeping residents awake at night brought about some ‘interesting’ comments and suggestions on facebook. Read more HERE
And finally: There was huge sense of relief from readers after it was revealed that security cameras would finally be fitted at Bohernabreena cemetery after a spate of anti-social incidents and thefts. Read more HERE
COMPETITION: Check out our Facebook page to win a six-week unlimited dance class for your little one worth €300, courtesy of Empire Dance and Fitness. Click HERE
For all the rest of the best of last week’s paper check out Echo.ie HERE
