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Likely source identified to pollution at River Poddle
Oct 09, 2024
A likely source for recent pollution to a major waterway has been identified by the Council. This is what Councillors at last week’s Tallaght Council meeting... Read More
Tallaght
‘Everywhere I went I would think can I drink there’
“I was suicidal, and had no friends left,” said comedian Al Porter as he opened up about his addiction in a powerful speech for Recovery ... Read More
No plans for the redevelopment of St Dominic’s Hall in the village
The site of a landmark building burnt down almost two years ago remains derelict with no plans for redevelopment. This is what Councillors were informed ... Read More
Principals from 30 schools call the latest OECD review on disadvantage as ‘vacuous’
SCHOOL Principals have called once again for extra resources to be allocated to schools in the country’s most disadvantaged areas. A group of principals from ... Read More
Clondalkin
Awareness week promotes impact of drugs and alcohol
A drug and alcohol task force will be holding an awareness week beginning on October 14. Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force (CDATF) will be ... Read More
Culture Night was ‘fantastic’ with local groups participating
As part of Culture Night there were several engaging events held across South Dublin. In the afternoon Clondalkin Library held Classical Kids for children aged ... Read More
Mark to run four marathons in one day for charity
MARATHON man Mark Conlon will run four marathons in one day for charity. Clondalkin man Conlon, will take on the task on the day of ... Read More
Ballyfermot
School collects equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries to win national recycling title
PALMERSTOWN school St Lorcan’s BNS collected the equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries, winning the national title of Battery Recycling Champions. Over 80 schools in Dublin ... Read More
Civil Defence Headquarters opens in Cherry Orchard
THE new Headquarters for Dublin Civil Defence in Cherry Orchard was officially opened by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin T.D. This new purpose-designed ... Read More
Plans to remove Ballyfermot roundabout proving a ‘stickler’
“I’ll be there. We’re hoping for a good turnout, we did a lot of leaflet drops around the houses.” So says Sean Brennan, a resident ... Read More
Lucan
Saoirse defied the odds and brought a smile to everyone
“She dreamed of having her own family one day,” said a man who will row 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean in the name of ... Read More
Train station should be utlised more
ADAMSTOWN train station should be utilised more by Irish Rail routes, according to Lucan Planning Council (LPC). Tom Newton, from LPC, says the recent addition ... Read More
Local Faces: Paula Haverty
THIS week’s star of ‘Faces of the Community’ is a lady named Paula Haverty. Born in Ballymun and raised in glorious Harelawn, within a stone’s ... Read More
Sport
Ward stuns Orchard with late winner
A LATE winner from club stalwart Sean Ward secured a 3-2 victory for Templeogue over Cherry Orchard on Sunday in Leinster Senior League 1a. Templeogue ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields inters too good for Boden
LUCAN Sarsfields defeated Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-24 to 0-14 points in the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Intermediate Hurling Championship relegation play off at the weekend. The ... Read More
Sport
Boden sent packing from championship
Na Fianna are through to the Go Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Hurling semi-finals after a convincing 4-26 to 2-14 victory over Ballyboden St Enda’s. ... Read More
Sport
Defending champions Éanna set for start of Super League
GRIFFITH College Éanna begin the defence of their Men's Basketball Super League title on Saturday when they travel to MTU Cork to face Irish Guide ... Read More
Sport
Championship joy for Templeogue ladies
TEMPLEOGUE Synge Street produced a stunning second half comeback to claim the Go Ahead Ireland, Dublin LGFA Junior A Club Championship title against Kilmacud Crokes ... Read More
Business
Company puts focus on expansion in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
NANGOR Road IT distributor DataSolutions announced it is officially rebranding to Climb Channel Solutions Ireland as the distributor eyes up expansion in key markets across ... Read More
Business
21 vacant commercial properties reported to local authority this year
OVER 20 vacant commercial properties in the Tallaght area have been reported to the local authority this year. At the Tallaght area meeting, Cllr Louise ... Read More
Business
‘Making It Happen’ celebrates women and their special entrepreneurial talents
THIS YEAR, National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) will take place on Thursday, October 17, and the venue for the biggest event celebrating NWED this year ... Read More
Business
Operating profits for PM Group drop down to €39 million after conclusion of large projects
TALLAGHT project management firm PM Group said its operating profit fell 23 per cent to €33.9m following investment in expansion against the backdrop of inflation ... Read More
Business
‘Stepping Up & Stepping Out’ conference shows how to empower and motivate
Last week’s Stepping Up & Stepping Out conference brought together a dynamic array of speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, showcasing a collective drive to empower and ... Read More
Private buyer found for former RIC barracks in Clondalkin
SOUTH Dublin County Council will re-engage with the estate agent if the sale of the former RIC Barracks in Clondalkin to a private buyer does ... Read More
Ballyboden St Enda’s gets go-ahead for extension with fully retractable roof
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s GAA Club has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council for the development of a single-storey extension of 130.95 sq m with fully ... Read More
More information requested for development at Holohan Fitness
ADDITIONAL information has been requested by South Dublin County Council from Holohan Fitness Ltd in relation to its gym development at Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre. Plans ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Murder on Chapel Hill: Sold-Out performance at Lucan Drama Group Show
"AFTER weeks of rehearsals, our cast was ready to perform under the guidance of Director John Jordan," according to Lucan Drama spokesperson Mary Guy. "Lucan ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Teacher to release debut EP
MICAH, a former teacher in Caritas Ballyfermot and rising singer-songwriter from Tipperary who currently teaches at Muckross Park College, is set to release her debut ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Perfect roast beef & crunchy roast potatoes
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I don’t think there is a more delicious and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tracking the seasons in our flowering meadows
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
Arts & Culture
Sadhbh’s on song: Rising musician play at the Áras
SADHBH Keane, who is 16-years-old, started busking at the age of 11 on Grafton Street, having begun to write her own songs at 10 years ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... 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
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
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More than 12,000 trees planted as part of initiative to enhance biodiversity in West Dublin
ADVERTORIAL From Clondalkin to Clonburris new communities are being developed and expanded across the Dublin urban area. This investment in infrastructure and development is set ... Read More
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
As little ones go back to school, a big concern for parents is the risk of head lice. These unwanted lice are tiny and can ... Read More
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The Abberley is the place to be this summer
ADVERTORIAL The Abberley is the place to be this summer. Nestled in the heart of Tallaght's social scene, it’s the perfect spot for a day ... Read More
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