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News
Call for multi-agency action against anti-social behaviour
May 13, 2025
Anti-social behaviour and open substance use in Tallaght village are “increasing” according to Tallaght Community Council who renewed their call for a multi-agency response. “Blatant drug-dealing... Read More
Tallaght
Bright future for Irish in Tallaght area with theatre
The construction of a theatre beside Aon Scéal Café in the Tallaght Irish Language and Cultural Centre will set a “bright” future for Irish in ... Read More
Freedom from Fear shines spotlight on coercive control
A TU Dublin student-led event encouraged the community to look at domestic violence from a broader perspective and at victims across all genders. The organisers ... Read More
Salutations to John who turned up for work ‘come rain or snow’
OVER 30 people took part in an “emotional” send-off to a Templeogue employee retiring after 21 years. John Byrne (54), who has Down syndrome, has ... Read More
Clondalkin
Resident in Kilcronan court has received four different rent quotes
A RESIDENT claims he does not know what his rent is, having indirectly received four different quotes via the management body for the estate. Martin ... Read More
Bonus points for rugby club’s mini-forest in underused area
CLONDALKIN RFC has become the first rugby club in Ireland to plant a mini-forest on their club grounds. The planting, done in conjunction with the ... Read More
Gardai investigating serious assault arrest two men
TWO men have been arrested by gardai investigating a serious assault in Clondalkin on Friday afternoon. The two men arrested, one in their 20s and ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Support Relay for Life appeal
A YOUNG mother from Ballyfermot who survived childhood leukaemia is calling on the Dublin community to get involved in Relay For Life South County Dublin ... Read More
Local Faces: Brian Smith
No doubt many of our readers will be familiar with Ballyfermot-based trad and ballad powerhouses, The Beermats, writes Ken Doyle. Formed in 1993, the band ... Read More
Bittersweet 40th birthday for Chris with his dad gone
IT WILL be a bittersweet 40th birthday for Ballyfermot man Chris Gilmartin this year. Last June, his father James (66) lost his battle with Motor ... Read More
Lucan
Call to investigate Park and Ride facilities to serve Lucan Village
National Transport Authority (NTA) proposals for ‘park and ride’ facilities could serve Lucan with 500 to 600 car spaces and Adamstown with 30. At the ... Read More
Problems with sale of Old School Master’s House in Lucan village
LEGAL complexities have led to further delays in the sale of the Old School Master’s House building in Lucan village. The acquisition of the building ... Read More
St Finian’s marks 200 years of schooling in Newcastle
Last Friday saw generations of past and present pupils of St Finian’s National School get together for a major birthday celebration. St Finian’s NS in ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart U14s complete double after nine-goal thriller
SACRED Heart U14s came out tops in a nine-goal thriller in the Paisley Deering Cup final at the weekend. The win completes a superb double ... Read More
Sport
St Francis U13s claim Dublin Bus crown
ST FRANCIS U13 boys had plenty to shout about when they lifted the Dublin Bus Cup title at the weekend. The Clondalkin side put together ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh U12 girls turn on the style
KILNAMANAGH U12s girls team turned on the style in the Andy Wardick Cup final at the weekend. The Kilnamanagh side overcame the challenge of Peamount ... Read More
Sport
Samuels on target 4 times as Kiltalown secure victory
SHANE Samuels turned in a man-of-the-match performance on Saturday, when Kiltalown FC travelled to Larkview FC for this UCFL Division 3B Shield A section in ... Read More
Sport
Championship title success for Jobstown boxers
THERE was delight for Jobstown Boxing Club at the Schoolboy and Girls championships with the club winning three titles. It’s a remarkable success story for ... Read More
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More
Business
Business expansion another step up the ladder for Sylvia
HARD work and graft is paying off for Ballyfermot businesswomen Sylvia Kennedy, who this week celebrated teaming up with Sorrento Pizza Ireland for their new ... Read More
Business
The Echo Newspaper price increase
As we continue to navigate through the ever-growing digital landscape of media news and the change in buying habits of traditional newspapers, the local newspaper ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – Print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 45 years of business, The Echo navigated a constantly evolving media sector and soon understood that going online could be a turning point. ... Read More
Business
South County overall expenditure soared by almost €300m in 2024
OVERALL expenditure at South Dublin County Council increased by €284 million in 2024 from the previous year. The increase is down to demands for expenditure ... Read More
Rugby Club is seeking planning permission for padel court enclosure
ST MARY’S Rugby Club in Templeogue are seeking planning permission to introduce a padel court enclosure at their premises on Templeville Road. The sport of ... Read More
Appeal is lodged against decision to allow apartments and commercial units
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against a decision to allow planning for apartments and commercial units at Main Street and New ... Read More
Welcome for new infrastructure delivery taskforce
A new taskforce, aimed at speeding up the delivery of infrastructure, was today welcomed by the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tender Mercies: A Tour-de-Force performance portrays Mary Fortune
INSPIRED by a headline in a local newspaper, Fair City’s Sorcha Furlong, in a tour-de-force performance, captivatingly portrays Mary Fortune. She recounts the highs and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
"IT’S a fantastic play and a definite must-see, if we do say so ourselves!" exclaims Michaela Courtney of Clondalkin Drama Group. Clondalkin Drama Group are ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Strawberry & White Chocolate Shortcake Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful flavours of summer with this Strawberry White Chocolate Shortcake Cheesecake! This recipe is a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, luscious strawberries, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Early summer butterflies
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Arts & Culture
French Riveria Trip: Great opportunity for Community Choir
"OVER the next week our members are hard at work preparing for two scheduled performances in the French Italian Riviera," beams Clondalkin Musical Director Noel ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
