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News
Half of all social housing in 2024 will be in the Clondalkin area
Sep 26, 2024
The Council released details concerning its Social Housing programme for this year at last week’s full Council meeting. Almost half of all social housing units envisaged... Read More
Tallaght
Knocklyon clean-up gang aims to be ‘one of the best’
A “together we can” approach led to the launch of a new Tidy Towns group taking care of Knocklyon streets and greenery. The Knocklyon Tidy ... Read More
Poverty perceived through poetry
Tallaght children and youth got on stage and explored the theme of poverty through poetry, in an event launched at the centre for Childhood Development ... Read More
Concerns over dog control in Killinarden after attack
South Dublin County Council said they will receive funding from the government to enhance Dog Warden services from 2025. Following last week’s attack by an ... Read More
Clondalkin
Development of Corkagh park almost complete
Construction and development works on a recreational park are due to be completed by the end of January next year. This is what councillors were ... Read More
Remembering Ellie (11) with Light It Up Gold candlelit walk
“She was full of love and laughter,” said Lorraine Downey as she remembers her niece Ellie, who died at 11 years old shortly after being ... Read More
‘Solutions to addiction lie with the community’
The community is living through the negative consequences of drug use, so “solutions lie within communities”. This is according to Noreen Byrne, a community representative ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Floodlighting at Donore Harriers centre on table
PLANS for new LED floodlighting at Donore Harriers Sports Centre in Chapelizod were up again for notification at the Dublin South Central area meeting this ... Read More
City Council slammed over communal units which may be idle for 25 years
Four communal units in a residential complex will remain idle for 25 years, according to a local representative. The units are located in the social ... Read More
Pony club members jumping with joy after passing advanced tests
Cherry Orchard Pony Club proud as they were the first-ever members to pass an Irish Pony Club advanced test, reports Alessia Micalizzi. Lyndsey Coyle Hennessy, ... Read More
Lucan
Celebrating the young people who make their area a better place to live
Outstanding community work done by local youth was honoured at the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West Garda Youth Awards, last Thursday. An Garda Síochána’s local ... Read More
Disability activist is honoured by Dublin West Garda Youth Awards
“I’m exceptionally proud of him,” said Lucan Councillor Vicky Casserly (FG) about her son being among the recipients of the Dublin West Garda Youth Awards. ... Read More
Fireworks display attracts over 5,000 people
A hugely successful festival was held locally last week and over the weekend. Lucan festival 2024 attracted huge crowds to its many and varied events ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue Basketball Club teams launch their new season
TEMPLEOGUE Basketball Club had their season launch on Saturday. The day kicked off with Skills Sessions and Competitions led by Jay Fazande at 4.15 and ... Read More
Sport
New North Stand officially opened in Tallaght Stadium
THE new North Stand in Tallaght Stadium was officially opened before the Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians Airtricity League on Monday evening. The newly constructed North ... Read More
Sport
New €400K pitch opened at Clondalkin Rugby Club
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club had the official opening of their new main €400k pitch at the weekend, reports James Ffrench. They held a family fun day ... Read More
Sport
Basketball teams set for start of new season
A CLASH between the last two winners of the Men's Super League will open the 2024/25 season, as Griffith College Éanna travel to Irish Guide ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin July Sports Team: Tallaght Swim Team
TALLAGHT Swim Club had plenty to cheer about at the Irish National Age Group Championships in Limerick. Held in the University of Limerick over four ... Read More
Business
New five-year county plan sets out a vision and mission statement
A NEW Corporate Plan for South Dublin County Council will be adopted by December to provide “organisational reset and refocus” for action during the lifetime ... Read More
Business
Celebrating 35 years in your Community: Cuisine de France; Emily McMahon
Over the next 4 weeks we will bring you interviews form the staff along with amazing facts and information about the services and products. And ... Read More
Business
Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint takes off in top shops
“MY SON took one, I’ll have to get another one.” This is what people are saying about Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint product, according to its ... Read More
Business
Maldron Hotel secures 4-star status after €150k investment
THE MALDRON Hotel at Newlands Cross was awarded four stars in May and everyone there is delighted with the award, according to Suzanne McCabe, Sales ... Read More
Business
Coping with separation anxiety, both parents and children
Starting school or returning after the summer holidays can be a challenging time for both parents and children, especially if the child or parent/s is ... Read More
Library plans to include new two-storey extension for lift
PLANS have been lodged for the Clondalkin Library protected structure to demolish the one-storey west annex and construct a two storey extension for lift and ... Read More
National Transport Authority go-ahead for Belgard plans
THE NATIONAL Transport Authority (NTA) has received planning permission for a development that includes the closure of the slip road from Belgard Square South onto ... Read More
Green light given for change of car park to warehouse campus
THE National Vehicle Distribution (NVD) has had planning permission approved for the change of use of lands from vehicle distribution centre car park to a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Re-rooting Tallaght: Festival engages with Community and Rich History
"'Re-rooting' invites us to reimagine and approach something in a new way, whether through different techniques or in a different setting," according to Lauren Kelly ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Honeymoon Affair: Novelist Sheila O’Flanagan’s latest Bestselling Book
"This book is inspired by how people live their lives and how goals and ambitions change," according to Walkinstown-raised novelist Sheila O'Flanagan. This is what ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sunken chocolate amaretto cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’ve mentioned before that I am an avid collector ... Read More
Arts & Culture
South Dublin Shorts Showcase: Popular event is coming back to Rua Red
"From early in our production careers, both Elton and I were keen advocates of fostering new talent and trying to showcase up-and coming writers and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Thistles
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Matty Dunbar
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Corkagh House, history on the doorstep of Clondalkin
Those who visit Corkagh Park in Clondalkin may not know it was once the location of Corkagh House, one of our grand houses. Although the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Willie Kennedy
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Clondalkin’s Round Towers a great part of the GAA history
Amateur sports association Clondalkin’s GAA club is an important part of the history, aims and activities of a widespread sporting Association. According to Headquarters website ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: When Adam was a boy
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
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