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Childcare providers’ closures put big ‘pressure’ on parents
THE closure of multiple childcare providers in Lucan is placing “immense pressure” on existing services and creating massive challenges for parents, according ...
Proposal lodged for 1,200 units on CB Packaging site
A PLANNING proposal for 1,200 apartments at the former CB Packaging site in Clondalkin has been lodged with South Dublin County Council ...
Residents’ succeed in campaign for play space in community
Residents were successful in their campaign for a play space in Balrothery as South Dublin County Council will now consider it “in ...
Microsoft Ireland Operations get green light for Gateway facility in Newcastle
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd have been approved planning for the development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility on lands at Castlebaggot, ...
Apartment plans at old ABB site are refused
A PLANNING application submitted in 2022 for over 300 apartments at the former ABB site in Tallaght has been rejected by An ...
Neighbours object to house wrap-around insulation
Homeowners who externally insulated their house without planning permission are now being objected to “in the strongest possible terms” by their neighbours. ...
The watchdog of the community
It certainly takes more than a newspaper article to describe the impact of The Echo on the community it has served for ...
Local family business The Echo newspaper celebrating 45 years
An independent, community-oriented newspaper, The Echo is also a family story, with the second generation of the Kennedys having taken over the ...
Over 400 participate in Laurels annual Galway fundraiser cycle
THE Laurels Cycle Crew enjoyed a good weekend for their annual Galway to Clondalkin venture. Over 400 people took part in this ...
Mary dedicated her whole life caring for other people
“You couldn’t help but admire her,” said Canon William Deverell about Mary Lucas who died in tragic circumstances in her home in ...