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Tag: Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Sunniva Finlay
Sunniva Finlay is the CEO of Ballyfermot STAR (Support, Treatment, Aftercare, Rehabilitation), a service that provides non-judgemental support and guidance to drug ...
Man convicted of assaulting garda jailed after refusing to complete community service
A man convicted of assaulting a garda has been jailed after refusing to complete 240 hours of community service, reports Brion Hoban ...
‘This announcement comes as a huge relief for everyone in basketball’ – McDevitt
BASKETBALL Ireland welcomes today’s announcement from the Irish government that games and competitions for U18 and below will be permitted. As reported ...
This week’s front pages – 4th November 2021
The Echo is on shop shelves today across communities in Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and Ballyfermot today. Check out our front pages here… ...
Calls made for speed reduction measures on dangerous road following tragic death of Craig
CALLS have been made for speed reduction measures on the lower portion of Ballyfermot Road/Sarsfield Road, following the recent death of a ...
Priest rescued 500 dogs and cats off the streets in Texas
A PRIEST who saved 500 abandoned dogs and cats in Texas - earning the moniker St Francis of the Westside - will ...
Resolution to staffing crisis at community centre to be agreed
A RESOLUTION to the staffing crisis at Cherry Orchard Community Centre is due to be agreed within the coming weeks. Staffing levels ...
‘I ask you to live by your abilities and not by your disabilities’
THE newly appointed CEO of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland has this week called on people to live by their abilities, not their ...
Parents urged to be vigilant to dangers of cannabis sweets
THERE have been calls from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Gardai for vigilance about the dangers of cannabis jellies ahead ...
Matthew (6) paints a pumpkin teal for food allergy awareness
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy with multiple food allergies is painting a pumpkin teal for his home to raise awareness for trickor- treaters this ...