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Tag: Ballyfermot
It has ‘become a joke at this stage’ lack of projects starting
THERE have been so many broken promises to develop in Cherry Orchard over the years, that if a supermarket was scheduled to ...
LIFEline: Murder mystery set in future London
A FUTURE version of London, that is firmly enmeshed in all manner of advanced and somewhat intrusive technology, is the setting of ...
Parade brings together celebration of diversity and community spirit
THE first St Patrick’s Day parade in Cherry Orchard for many years was a resounding success with a great turnout. The decision ...
Prison sentence for ‘savage attack’ that left teen Alanna blind in one eye
A teenage boy who took part in what a judge called a “savage attack” that left a seventeen-year-old girl blind in one ...
Plans for new extension to childcare facility approved
PLANS for an extension at Cherry Orchard Community Childcare, have been granted permission by Dublin City Council. The decision will be welcomed ...
This week’s front pages – March 23rd, 2023
The Echo is on shop shelves across Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Ballyfermot and surrounding communities today. Check out our front pages here for ...
Unique exhibition by Ukrainian children spreads hope and love
AN INTERNATIONAL touring exhibition of artworks created by children in war-torn Ukraine was hosted in Ballyfermot Library as its stop off in ...
‘We can’t look at the other person we have to look at ourselves’
INTERGENERATIONAL racism and consistent discrimination is the primary root cause of suicide in the traveller community, according to a new report. The ...
Gold postboxes celebrate Richard’s Oscar win
RICHARD Baneham’s Oscar win continues to be celebrated this week, with An Post turning post boxes in Ballyfermot and Tallaght gold in ...
Teens take on challenge to complete Silver Gaisce award
A MASSIVE learning curve was undertaken by two teenage girls from Cherry Orchard, who organised an expedition as part of their Gaisce ...