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Two youths charged with murder of Croatian man in Clondalkin
Apr 26, 2024
TWO Clondalkin youths have been remanded in custody charged with the murder of a Croatian man who died following an incident in west Dublin last month,... Read More
Tallaght
Organ donation ‘really does make a difference’
THREE times a week, Tallaght man Riyadh Abdelkader goes to hospital at 5am and endures four-hour stints of dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. Riyadh, ... Read More
‘I went on stage bald and I am so proud of myself’
A BEAUTY pageant contestant from Tallaght was recently crowned a winner in the National Shining Light Pageant – which also marked her first pageant since ... Read More
Fantastic Sister Shed launch for women with special needs
OVER 40 people attended the launch of a new Sister Shed for women with special needs and intellectual disabilities in Rua Red, Tallaght, on Tuesday ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Rosemary Hartmann
ROSEMARY HARTMANN is something of a legend in Clondalkin through her Majorettes group in Rowlagh, Clondalkin – she is our face of the community this ... Read More
Laurels Cycle Crew get back on their bikes for annual fundraiser
THE Laurels Cycle Crew are in action again this weekend for their annual Galway to Dublin fundraiser, which will see members arrive back at the ... Read More
Darkness Into Light launched in Corkagh
CORKAGH Park’s Darkness Into Light Committee launched their registration drive for this year's walk in aid of Pieta. Darkness Into Light 2024, will take place ... Read More
Ballyfermot
70 households experience power outage after overhead ESB wires fall on road
A TOTAL of 70 households in Ballyfermot experienced a power outage in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to fallen overhead wires. A total ... Read More
ParkHIIT aims to enhance fitness levels and overall well-being
LORD Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste officially launched parkHIIT in Ballyfermot People’s Park at the weekend. parkHIIT offers local communities free 30-minute bodyweight only ... Read More
Plans are underway for Arts Festival in summer
Planning is underway for the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival which takes place from the July 7-14. The next public meeting for the festival is ... Read More
Lucan
Single-storey extension approved for the Hermitage Medical Clinic
A SINGLE-STOREY extension to the existing Hermitage Medical Clinic in Lucan has been approved by South Dublin County Council. Hermitage Clinic Unlimited Company’s application for ... Read More
‘We are terrified for Michael’s future’
A FAMILY on a medical transfer housing list for over five years, fear they might not get out in time. Christopher Moran (62), lives in ... Read More
Support for Elizabeth who suffers with severe brain and spinal injuries
A FUNDRAISER for Lucan woman Elizabeth McNicholas, who suffers with severe brain and spinal injuries, takes place on Friday, April 26, at Lucan Sarsfields GAA ... Read More
Sport
Match of the Week: United are tops in Tallaght derby
A MINUTES silence was held before this UCFL Division 3B game in Ballymount Park, in honour of former league Chairman Barney Blood who died the ... Read More
Sport
Champions are up and running
REIGNING All Ireland and Leinster SFC champions Dublin got the defence of their Leinster crown underway today as they overcame last year’s All Ireland and ... Read More
Sport
Dubs U16s girls retain Leinster crown
DUBLIN retained their U16 provincial crown following a pulsating hard-fought encounter with Kildare 2-13 to 3-7. The contest was played in glorious sunny conditions before ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue Star in Fèile decider
Templeogue Synge Street held off a stirring second half comeback from Stars of Erin to claim the Dublin LGFA Fèile Division 7 crown 2-5 to ... Read More
Sport
All smiles for Liffey Gaels Good Counsel
LIFFEY Gaels Good Counsel U15s proved too strong for St Vincent’s 4- 1 to 1-1 in the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Final Division 12, ... Read More
Business
New ‘Pharmacy of the future’ opens at Tallaght Retail Centre
THE new Pharmacy Hub Belgard at Tallaght Retail Centre is envisaged as a “pharmacy of the future” with consultation rooms to extend its services for ... Read More
Business
Henkel addreses the Elephant in the Room Mental Health stigma
HENKEL has engaged with the Elephant in the Room campaign at its largest Irish site in Tallaght. Elephant in the Room is a mental health ... Read More
Business
EHS Operations Director will spearhead operations from its Ballymount office
EHS International, a leading Irish environmental, health, and safety (EHS) company, has announced the appointment of Robert Butler as its new Dublin Operations Director. Robert ... Read More
Business
AVCOM secure €7.5 million deal with Croke Park events
AVCOM, the premium event production agency announced a new €7.5 million deal with Croke Park Meetings & Events. This five-year partnership with the Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Business
Cafe builds space that caters for everyone in community
A PALMERSTOWN café celebrated two years in business with a little celebration to thank its staff and customers. Joanne Monks, who lives in Palmerstown, has ... Read More
Plot of land in Chapelizod has a guide price of €2.7m
A PLOT of development land at Willow Vale in Chapelizod, with a feasibility study for the development of 29 residential units, has gone on the ... Read More
€6.2m asking price for Citywest office building
A FULLY occupied office building on Lake Drive in the Citywest Business Campus has gone on the market with an asking price of €6.2m. The ... Read More
Guest house change of use plans for Towerville
PERMISSION is being sought for the change of use of Towerville house on Tower Road in Clondalkin from a residential dwelling into a guest house, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght’s Got Talent: Rainne Isibeal Marzo takes top spot at the Square show
The sun and the stars came out on Saturday for the live finale of The Square’s Tallaght’s Got Talent competition, with X-Factor sensation Mary Byrne, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Manny – Comedy about an Irish Male Nanny
'The Manny', which was recently nominated for an off-west end award and sold out its entire Irish premiere run at Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Classic Tiramisu
Up until recently i was a little on the fence as to whether or not i liked Tiramisu but two of my brothers are major coffee ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A rare wild beauty
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
864 books donated to schools
Enterprise Mobility and Children’s Books Ireland have launched their third year of partnership by donating 864 books to children at fourteen schools in Dublin, reports ... 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
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
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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
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Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums
SPECSAVERS volunteers recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s Street and slum communities in India. Among those volunteers, was Lisa ... Read More
