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233 dwellings approved for Clonburris site
Apr 16, 2026
PLANNING has been approved for 233 residential dwellings in Clonburris in Clondalkin. Developer Kelland Homes Ltd plans consist of the construction of 233 dwellings which are... Read More
Tallaght
Flood risk assessment schemes to be considered
ADDITIONAL flood risk assessment schemes are being considered by South Dublin County Council for future implementation in areas of Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Bohernabreena and Firhouse. At ... Read More
93% of Main Street residents and businesses object to the Council village scheme
WATCH: Tallaght village residents carried out a door-to-door survey of 29 homes and businesses on Main Street, Tallaght, in the last week. Main Street is ... Read More
Jim (90) was well-liked by patrons at the Dragon Pub
Tallaght remembered The Dragon Inn’s Jim Murphy, a man who “had dreams and ambitions and he achieved them” after his passing on Easter Saturday at ... Read More
Clondalkin
Proposals to help victims of crime welcomed
A woman who was attacked in Clondalkin 10 years ago has welcomed a proposal to introduce a new statutory body for victims of crime. Victim ... Read More
Gardai got a ‘strong smell of liquor’ from truck driver
A TRUCK driver who crashed into a van on Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, fled the scene and refused to give his details or provide a blood ... Read More
Over €16 million allocated for Clonburris fire station project
THE allocation of €16.4 million for the Clonburris fire station project has been welcomed. The funding forms part of the €328.5m Fire Services Capital Programme ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Baking cakes brings in over €1,200 for Irish Cancer Society
TWO girls who attend the FamiliBase service in Cherry Orchard organised a bake sale in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and raised over €1,200. ... Read More
HSE ‘not in a position to replace funding’ for psychotherapist
THE loss of a psychotherapist role that helped to support Ballyfermot Youth Service (BYS), will have a detrimental impact on local youth mental health, according ... Read More
Residents join forces to clean-up streets and make the area better
Residents from across Cherry Orchard came together to clean-up their streets and fuel their community spirit through collective action on Wednesday, April 1. Locals from ... Read More
Lucan
GAA club hopeful pitch may be playable by late summer
An update has been given on the GAA pitch at Griffeen Valley Park as data on the playability of Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin pitches ... Read More
Six months in prison for man who had 23 previous convictions for theft
A MAN who attempted to break into private property including a camper van and a vehicle in Lucan was sentenced to six months in prison. ... Read More
Airlie Park may be earmarked for new recycling banks
Airlie Park is being considered as a new location for recycling banks, in a council effort to ensure recycling facilities are provided within one kilometre ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh march into semis of Noel Ryan Cup
KILNAMANAGH AFC have reached the semi-finals of the Noel Ryan Cup following an impressive 3-1 win away from home to St Francis last week. Both ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght United progress in cup
TALLAGHT UNITED’S great season continues on after, they saw off Kilnamanagh AFC in the FAI Junior Cup last Saturday on a 2-0 scoreline, reports John ... Read More
Sport
Knocklyon U11s shine in the Blackpool Cup
KNOCKLYON recently had two U11s sides travel to England over the Easter break to compete in the longstanding Blackpool Cup. Over 200 teams competed in ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s feile joy
ST ANNE’S saw success in the Division 10 and 14 LGFA Feile finals held last weekend in Abbotstown. The Division 10 display was extremely impressive ... Read More
Sport
Dubs take on Wicklow
THE Dublin Footballers mark their first game of the Leinster Championship this coming weekend as they take on Wicklow away from home. There are a ... Read More
Business
It adds up for teachers with ExamRevision initiative
A TEACHING and learning platform rolled out in 2023 by three former local teachers, has been so effective for students and educators, that it is ... Read More
Business
Boating groups should be included in plans for tourism along the Liffey
BOATING organisations should be included in plans to further possibilities for tourism in the River Liffey, according to Cllr Alan Hayes (Ind). At the recent ... Read More
Business
Signage to enhance visibility of €16m innovation centre
PLANS for signage to enhance the visibility of the €16m innovation centre Work IQ in Tallaght, have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. When ... Read More
Business
AbbVie receive ‘The Green Lifesciences Award’
Global biopharmaceutical leader, AbbVie, which has offices in Citywest amd employs approximately 2,900 people across six locations in Ireland, has been presented with the ‘The ... Read More
Business
Phenna Group makes rapid start to 2026
BROWNSBARN engineering consultancy firm ENX has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group. After making 25 M&A deals in 2025, Phenna Group has made a rapid ... Read More
Liffey Valley Retail Park set to be sold for €60 million
LIFFEY Valley retail park is in line to be sold for €60m. Preparation for the sale is being organised by the Eircom Superannuation Fund, the ... Read More
Additional info sought for plans for two-storey apartment block at side of The Laurels
ADDITIONAL information has been sought for plans to construct a two-storey apartment block at the side of The Laurels Public House in Perrystown. Applicant Tommy ... Read More
Average price of a three bed semi-detached house is €435k
The average list price nationally rose by 3.7% in the year to March 2026, according to the latest Daft.ie Sales Report. This marks the slowest ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Theatre Group to perform ‘Our Few and Evil Days’
"'OUR Few and Evil Days' by Mark O'Rowe premiered at the Abbey Theatre in 2014," explains director Carmel Cullen. Rathfarnham Theatre Group is thrilled to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Pleasure and Pain’ – Simon retelling the story of survival
'TOUCHING the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Roast Tomato Tart with Balsamic, Mozzarella & Basil
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
Debut solo single ‘Getaway’ remix released by BERKO
"BEING in a band with my childhood friends made it something really special; we experienced a lot together: highs, lows, ups, downs, black eyes and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Flowering far from the sea
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... 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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