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News
Local authorities will not engage with the removal of Irish flags
Dec 16, 2025
Local authorities in Dublin have chosen not to engage in the removal of Irish flags after recent months have seen a rise of erected national flags,... Read More
Tallaght
Grandfather caught with €22,000 worth of cannabis for pain relief
A grandfather who was caught with about €22,000 worth of cannabis and cannabis plants in his home told gardaí he was using it for pain ... Read More
Partas receive €1.69m from government support scheme
Over €1.5 million has been allocated to a project with a local food hall at its centre in the Dublin South-West region. Partas, a Tallaght-based ... Read More
Festive cheer at Mount Seskin Christmas Fair
Mount Seskin Community College was alive with festive cheer as families, staff, neighbours and friends came together for the school’s annual Christmas Fair. Organised by ... Read More
Clondalkin
8,439 needles, crack pipes and syringes dispensed
The Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme dispensed over 8000 needles, syringes and crack pipes in 2024 in a bid to reduce risk of infection to local ... Read More
String of knifepoint robberies targeting teenagers for phones
A young man who embarked on a string of knifepoint robberies across south Dublin, targeting teenage boys for their mobile phones and bank cards, has ... Read More
Threatened to kill his heavily pregnant partner
A man with 341 previous convictions has been jailed for three and a half years for threatening to kill his heavily pregnant partner while armed ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Familbase scoop third award of year
Ballyfermot non-profit organisation Familibase scooped up a third award of the year as they were given accreditation as an autism friendly service – the first ... Read More
Second protest against lack of public transport
Another protest against the lack of public transport infrastructure is set to take place this weekend in Chapelizod, with “significant disruption” to Dublin City promised. ... Read More
Excited children surprise dementia care unit with Christmas decorations
Ballyfermot children surprised the local dementia care unit in Cherry Orchard Hospital with Christmas decorations to spread the holiday season cheer. 14 kids and their ... Read More
Lucan
NTA agree to attend full council meeting to review public transport in adamstown
The National Transport Authority has agreed to sit in on a full council meeting in South Dublin and has confirmed that a review of networks ... Read More
Lack of post boxes ‘unacceptable’ in one of fastest growing areas
“The current situation is unacceptable for a town of this scale.” A letter has been sent to An Post to request better coverage in Adamstown ... Read More
Series of theft charges involving woman (46)
A PROBATION report was ordered for a woman involved in a series of theft charges. Jackie Keane (46), Foxford Court, Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, appeared before ... Read More
Sport
The feeling in the dressing room is just total disappointment
Shamrock Rovers will not be advancing to the knockout round of UEFA Conference League following a disappointing 3-1 loss away from home to Breidablik in ... Read More
Sport
Firhouse CC claim U16 basketball title in style
FIRHOUSE Community College emerged victorious in their recent U16 Basketball Dublin & East final against Greystones winning by an impressive margin. The side have reached ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden U21s get the better of Sarsfields by three points in decider
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s won the U21 Division 1 Camogie final last weekend following an extremely close game with Lucan Sarsfields at Abbottstown. Captained by Sadie ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s U21 success
THE final of the Division Two U21 Camogie Championship saw a local rivalry take place in Abbottstown as both Faughs and Jude’s travelled from Templeogue ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s edged out in U21 Football decider
BALINTEER St Johns found themselves crowned champions of the Dublin U21 ‘A’ Football Championship following a victory over St Judes at O’Toole Park last Saturday ... Read More
Business
Small and medium-sized firms are showing greater resilience
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Ireland are showing greater resilience in the face of global uncertainty, according to the latest SME Business Sentiment Survey from ... Read More
Business
23% Irish businesses suffered a cybersecurity breach in last year
OVER 20% of Irish businesses have suffered a cybersecurity breach in the last 12 months. Research by Park West IT company Auxilion, revealed a third ... Read More
Business
Women entreprenurs invited to apply for three new programmes
WOMEN entrepreneurs in South Dublin County are invited to apply for three new programmes designed to help them grow, innovate and scale their businesses. Delivered ... Read More
Business
K Factory are shortlisted for National Small Business Award
A SMALL growing enterprise in Clondalkin K Factory Print and Embroidery Ltd, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 SFA National Small Business ... Read More
Business
Basketball Ireland agree deal with TG4 as official broadcaster of games
BASKETBALL Ireland announced this week that TG4 will continue as the official broadcaster of the Irish men's and women's international basketball teams after agreeing a ... Read More
Planning granted for apartments on corner site
Planning permission has been granted for three one-bedroom apartments on a corner site on Decies Road, Ballyfermot. The original planning application at 199 Decies Road ... Read More
Contractor to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions
A contractor is due to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions in local parks on behalf of the council later this December. A tender for ... Read More
Eight Tesla electric vehicle charging stations approved
Planning permission has been granted for Tesla electric vehicle charging stations at a shopping centre in Rathfarnham. Tesla Ireland will install eight electric vehicle charging ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Songwriter Acko’s 12th and final single ‘The Song’
"THIS has very much been the year of the song for me," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. On December 5, he released his twelfth and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Harry Potter series inspires Megan’s ‘A Christmas Disaster’
"ONE of the elves had a big problem," explains Kingswood Community College student Megan Tuite. Tallaght resident Megan wrote a children's book when she was ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Christmas Chocolate Pavlova & White Chocolate Amaretti Bundt Cake
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Great overview of the film ‘Down the Corner’ with over 60 people attending
"AN AUDIENCE of over sixty people" attended TogetherFM's film club screening of 'Down the Corner' in Ballyfermot Community Centre last month, according to Ann McEwan ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Uplifting Beithilín Beo Live Crib captures wonderful spirit of Christmas in Áras Chrónáin
"IN ITALY it is a tradition in many towns that the Christmas crib be portrayed by locals," explains Aras Chronain's Brian Ó Gáibhín. Following on ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... 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
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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
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PhoneWatch Research: Burglary Rates in Ireland at Lowest Level in a Decade
ADVERTORIAL Burglary levels across Ireland are significantly lower than they were ten years ago, according to new research by PhoneWatch. Drawing on Central Statistics Office ... Read More
