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News
Residents to object against plans to turn golf courses into housing
Jan 22, 2026
Saggart residents are organising an objection against proposals to rezone two former golf courses in Citywest for a massive residential development. The former owners of the... Read More
Tallaght
Tallaght man Richard Baneham earns third Oscar nomination
A man from Tallaght has earned his third Oscar nomination for his work on a billion-dollar blockbuster. Richard Baneham from Oldbawn, Tallaght has earned his ... Read More
Band reuniting for charity concert in memory of Seán
“He was a good character, bit of fun, bit of craic when we went out together. Just a good guy all around.” A band from ... Read More
Mast licence extension refused in housing estate
South Dublin County Council have refused to grant a licence extension for a telecommunications mast located in the heart of a Tymon North housing estate. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Woman sleeping rough found dead in tent ‘trying to keep herself safe’
A Clondalkin woman sleeping rough in Dublin City Centre was found dead in a tent on Friday afternoon. The woman has been identified by local ... Read More
Coldcut 10-hectare site listed for potential land rezoning
The Coldcut site has been listed as a potential site for land rezoning by the local authority as they look to achieve increased housing targets ... Read More
Man evaded gardai by jumping from window
A MAN who evaded gardai by jumping from a rear window was handed a two-month sentence. Dillon Gilligan (25), with an address of Greenfort Crescent, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘I will see you again’ man (46) told by judge who faces public order charges
A PROBATION report was ordered for a man who faced a number of public order and criminal damage charges. Justin Beatty (46), Bow Bridge Court, ... Read More
‘It nearly looked like dirt really – dirty, rusty water’
A resident has raised concerns about the running water available in the area after months of waiting for lead pipes to be replaced. Simone O’Toole ... Read More
‘A victory for common sense and this whole community’
“A victory for common sense and this whole community.” A third planning application to turn a vacant Ballyfermot site into a gaming or amusement arcade ... Read More
Lucan
Cairn Homes plans for 113 dwellings at Newcastle site
PLANS for a Large-scale Residential Development in Newcastle have been submitted to South Dublin County Council. Cairn Homes Properties Ltd submitted plans for a development ... Read More
Mixed use residential and commercial development
PLANS for a mixed use residential and commercial development in Adamstown have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Evara Developments Limited submitted plans for ... Read More
Students bring home prizes from exhibition
Three projects from pupils in south Dublin schools took home a total of four prizes from the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Two ... Read More
Sport
December Team of the Month is Lucan minor hurlers
https://youtu.be/dYFdJo5Iy60 THE minor side won the Division One Hurling Championship for the third time in the club's history. They defeated St Judes in the final ... Read More
Sport
December Sports Star of the Month is Jessica Talbot
LUCAN Boxing Club’s Jessica Talbot secured a victory at the National Intermediate Boxing Championships winning the 70kg title. Talbot secured a walkover in the quarter ... Read More
Sport
St Jude’s star Danny retires from the inter county hurling scene
ST JUDES’ star and former all star Danny Sutcliffe has called time on his intercounty career with Dublin at the age of 33. The news ... Read More
Sport
Tymon Park hosts juvenile cross country
After being cancelled several times in the last few months due to issues in Citywest and very wet conditions in local public parks, the Dublin ... Read More
Sport
Dublin commence league campaign against Donegal
THE Dublin Men’s Footballers kick off their national league campaign this weekend as they take on last year’s All- Ireland Finalists Donegal in Croke Park. ... Read More
Business
Coca Cola grant supports youth development course
A GRANT from Coca-Cola is going towards a youth development programme run by South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP). SDCP, a local development company who develop ... Read More
Business
New members appointed to the board at Tallaght Hospital
Two new members have been appointed by the Minister for Health to the board of Tallaght University Hospital. The appointments of Dr Grainne Quinn and ... Read More
Business
Citywest accounts for 2022 show profit of over €17m
Accounts made public by the former owners of the Citywest Hotel show a profit of over €17 million in 2022. Tetrarch Capital, the former owners ... Read More
Business
No fines issued by council in relation to management of waste
The council have issued no fines to commercial properties in Tallaght who have failed to properly store or get rid of their waste since 2021. ... Read More
Business
Sales increase by 6.1% to €1.62 billion at Valeo Foods
SALES rose by 6 per cent to €1.62 billion in the 12 months to March 31, 2025, at Ballymount business Valeo Foods. Accounts filed recently ... Read More
Green light for 97 dwellings despite 100 objections
PLANS for a residential development of 97 dwellings in Lucan has been granted permission by South Dublin County Council despite up to 100 objections from ... Read More
Plans approved for 55 apartments within Scholarstown House protected structure
PLANS for 55 apartments at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, have been granted permission by South Dublin County Council. Emmaville Limited submitted revised plans ... Read More
20 en-suite bedrooms are approved for An Poitin Stil
PLANS for 20 en-suite bedrooms on the roof of An Poitin Stil in Rathcoole received planning permission from South Dublin County Council. Brunsdale Services Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tenderfoot showcases plays that reflect 16-year-old playwrights
'Tenderfoot', meaning 'neophyte', 'newbie', or 'greenhorn', is The Civic Theatre's apprentice theatre programme for transition year students. 'Tenderfoot' supports the development of new theatrical voices. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A wonderful play ‘No Romance: A Desperate Business’
"CARMEL and Joe arrive early at a Dublin funeral home to sit with Joe’s recently departed mother, who is laid out for her wake!" begins ... Read More
Arts & Culture
40 events at TradFest across 18 venues around South Dublin County
"WE ARE delighted to have TradFest in South Dublin again this year," comments Ralph McGarry from the events team of South Dublin County Council. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Brian Kennedy to play in St Maelruain’s Church
"I think that music in all its forms is the most powerful emotional language that I have, and I can’t wait to play this year." ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tradfest celebrates musical heritage in South county
“It is a pleasure to welcome TradFest to South Dublin County” comments Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Trevor Gilligan. TradFest announced its full ... 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
