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Up to 400 IP applicants will move into St John’s House
May 16, 2024
ST JOHN’S House in Tallaght is set to accommodate IP (International Protection) applicants following a “secret meeting” on Tuesday. The Echo understand approximately 175 people will... Read More
Tallaght
Community Council appeal for no posters in village area
Tallaght Community Council (TCC) have made a public appeal to all candidates and parties contesting the local elections and European elections to show their support ... Read More
Man got off a bus and lunged towards two gardai in fracas
A man who got off a bus and involved himself in an attack on gardaí outside a funeral has been jailed, reports Eimear Dodd. Dublin ... Read More
Tea morning to support the Alzheimer’s Society
The Kilnamanagh Alzheimer’s Society held a very successful tea morning in the local Family Recreation Centre on Friday morning, May 3. “Between 70 and 100 ... Read More
Clondalkin
Pupils sense of pride and achievement with exhibition
St Joseph’s Boys National School, Clondalkin held a very successful art exhibition last week. A steady stream of visitors came to the exhibition, including RTÉ ... Read More
Bee lodge posts erected in eight locations in village
Clondalkin Tidy Towns (CTT) are carrying out a bee-related biodiversity project in the village. The group have been placing eight “solitary bee lodge posts” in ... Read More
Only 3 allocations with tenants-in-situ and under Choice Based Letting
ONLY three allocations have been made under Choice Based Letting and tenants-in-situ, respectively, for the Clondalkin area for quarter one of this year. This is ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Legendary’ Henry was much-loved in community
TRIBUTES pour in to mark a tragic time for a Ballyfermot family, who lost a father and son within weeks of each other. Community activist ... Read More
Appeal upheld over decision to grant apartments at Leitrim Lodge
AN APPEAL was not upheld by An Bord Pleanala over a decision by Dublin City Council to grant permission for apartments in Chapelizod. Plans by ... Read More
Change Clothes Crumlin launches the Swap Tool Kit
SUSTAINABLE initiative Change Clothes Crumlin has launched the ‘Swap Kit’, a suite of swap equipment that can be borrowed to host a swap shop event ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan House grounds ‘are very special’
LUCAN House and its grounds contains 18th century structures that are still intact today, but the history of the site goes back way further, possibly ... Read More
School extension project has crawled ‘at a snail’s pace’
FIRST earmarked for an extension over 15 years ago, a Lucan school has seen the project “crawl at a snail’s pace” which has left the ... Read More
Centre is the heartbeat of Balgaddy community
THE Mayor of South Dublin, Councillor Alan Edge (Ind) launched an independent evaluation of the Balgaddy Child and Family Centre (BCFC) on Tuesday, April 30. “The ... Read More
Sport
Rovers U13s claim National Cup title
THERE were wild celebrations for Shamrock Rovers U13s on Saturday after they claimed the National Cup title at Wayside Celtic’s pitch on Saturday. The Hoops ... Read More
Sport
Colaiste Pobail Fola complete historic double
HAVING already secured the FAI Schools Dublin Region Girls Under 15 Division Two League Title with a fantastic 3-1 victory last month, the Colaiste Pobail ... Read More
Sport
ROC’s unbeaten run comes to an end
ROC Celtic’s long unbeaten run came to a halt when they travelled to Malahide United last Friday night, and were knocked out of the UCFL ... Read More
Uncategorized
Joy for Peamount U12s
THERE was joy for Peamount United’s U12 girls’ team on Saturday after they secured the National Cup title. The Newcastle side made sure of the ... Read More
Sport
Return of players key to Dubs success
AFTER they convincingly secured the Leinster LGFA Senior Championship title for an 11th time in succession, Dublin manager Mick Bohan acknowledged the return of some ... Read More
Business
Smurfit Kappa urge shareholders to be patient following acquisition
PACKAGING giant Smurfit Kappa urged shareholders to be patient following the recent acquisition of US packaging rival WestRock. At the company AGM this week, chairman ... Read More
Business
Dalata group report lower levels of demand in Ireland
DALATA, who operate all the Clayton and Maldron hotels in Ireland, has reported lower levels of demand in Ireland so far this year. In a ... Read More
Business
Former Davy research chief to join building material firm CRH
FORMER Davy research chief Barry Dixon, is leaving the stockbroking firm to join building materials giant CRH, a company he covered for years as an ... Read More
Business
Amazon fulfillment centre delivers 600 play therapy kits
AMAZON’S fulfilment centre in Baldonnell delivered 600 children’s play therapy kits to Children’s Health Foundation for the patients and staff at children’s hospitals in Crumlin, ... Read More
Business
Happy 44th Birthday to The Echo Newspaper
As The Echo reaches its 44th birthday we would like to thank our community and local businesses for your continued support and loyal commitment throughout ... Read More
Plans for development of 52 apartments in Rathfarnham
PLANNING permission is being sought for the development of two apartment blocks on Woodside Drive in Rathfarnham. The proposal by Anthony Byrne consists of the ... Read More
Office staff facilities proposed for warehouse on Kingswood Road
PERMISSION is being sought for the change of use of a warehouse into office/staff facilities in a property on Kingswood Road in the Citywest Business ... Read More
Firm went into liquidation halfway through project
SANCTA Maria College in Ballyroan has been granted an extension to the duration of planning permission for the construction of a new PE hall, changing ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Lemon drizzle cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. This evokes the warmest of memories of being gathered ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Be slow to mow …
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
Musical Heritage: Local man will appear in new TV series
Aidan Connolly from Templeogue will feature in the first episode of the new TG4 series exploring Ireland’s musical heritage. Leading Irish traditional musicians and singers ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Waiting for Elvis: Rathfarnham theatre group return to Pearse museum
The Rathfarnham Players are excited to return to Pearse Museum and perform Eileen Gibbons' play 'Waiting for Elvis' this time. Helen Cullen, who has been ... Read More
Arts & Culture
One Act Plays: Hosted by Lucan Drama
Lucan Drama is delighted to announce another evening of one-act plays in the heart of Lucan Village,", according to group spokesperson David Doyle. Vinny Casey ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: River Camac can’t cope with what may be ahead
CLIMATE change is causing more frequent and larger floods, affecting Ireland’s rivers, low-lying areas and coastal regions. In recent years particularly, higher tides combined with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Councillors’ powers are limited and still remain so
AMONGST other matters requiring our votes, there’s a Local Election to our County Council (SDCC) on June 7. Voters are the backbone of our democracy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road. Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle. It’s named after a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed
In the space of a lifetime, Ireland’s currency has gone from pounds to punts to euros. In the era of our pounds currency, our economy ... Read More
Sponsored Content
EZ Living Furniture’s biggest sale of the year ends Monday
Ireland’s largest furniture retailer - EZ Living Furniture is urging customers to act fast as its biggest sale of the year is set to end ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a not-for-profit in South Dublin driving change in your community? If so, you could secure up to €50,000 to amplify your impact through ... Read More
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Countdown is on for The Square’s ‘Tallaght’s Got Talent’
ANTICIPATION is building for the live show finale of “Tallaght’s Got Talent”, to be held in The Square, on Saturday April 20, between 1pm and ... Read More
Sponsored Content
A Journey to Tranquility: Exploring the Healing Charms of Ciechocinek Uzdrowisko
In the heart of Poland, nestled amid the lush landscapes of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, lies a town steeped in healing traditions and natural splendor. Welcome ... Read More
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Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More
