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Appeal lodged in relation to a 500-unit development in Bohernabreena
Jan 16, 2025
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála in relation to a development for over 500 residential units in Bohernabreena. Plans for the large scale... Read More
Tallaght
The Woolley Wiggle was out in full force
Dancing with the Stars treated viewers to another night of dazzling dance performances on Sunday night, as all eleven celebrities and their professional partners took ... Read More
Vandalised park benches replaced
Three park benches had to be replaced by South Dublin County Council following vandalism in Ballymount Park, Kingswood. Based on when the damages were reported, ... Read More
Inspirational 21-year-old ‘Amazing Amy’ passed away on Christmas day
A 21-year-old girl who outlived doctors’ expectations for over six years passed away on Christmas day. Amy Conlon Ferguson from Rathcoole “was a strong, happy ... Read More
Clondalkin
Anti-social activity space ‘not in charge’ by council is a magnet for drug users
South Dublin County Council don’t have the authority to secure a space where anti-social activity and drug use are taking place, a council officer said. ... Read More
Calls for strict enforcement action on Larkfield House
SOUTH Dublin County Council are “managing non-compliance with planning permission” in relation to Larkfield House, but calls remain for enforcement action to be taken at ... Read More
Forest destroyed in ‘mysterious circumstances’ and for no reason
A Stepping Stone Forest of 600 trees was destroyed “under mysterious circumstances” and “with no apparent reasons,” according to a councillor. The forest was clear ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Tá m’athair ar slí na fírinne. I measc uaisle na nGael go raibh sé’
TRIBUTES were made this week for Irish language publisher, writer and activist Pádraig Ó Snodaigh, father of Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Pádraig ... Read More
Call for station near rail tracks in Ballyfermot for proposed Core Bus Corridor scheme
ELECTED members have asked Dublin City Council to encourage the National Transport Authority (NTA) to install a station near rail tracks in Ballyfermot for the ... Read More
Action urged for safety measures to be implemented after accident outside school
CALLS have been made to implement immediate safety measures after an accident occurred outside St Patrick’s National School in Chapelizod recently. Speaking at the South ... Read More
Lucan
Gardai keeping close watch on anti-social activity in Arthur Griffith Park with up to 20 young people gathering
GARDAI are monitoring anti-social activity in Arthur Griffith Park estate in Lucan amid calls for greater security – in particular a broken lock which allowed ... Read More
Calls for security to be implemented at Rosse Court Estate in Ballgaddy
A NUMBER of vehicles were broken into over the weekend, amid calls by residents for security to be implemented at the grounds of their residential ... Read More
Heartwarming morning from RAMS and Transition Years
The RAMS joined Transition Year students in Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, for an inter-generational and “heartwarming” Christmas morning. Just as they thought they wrapped ... Read More
Sport
Crawford extends contract as Ireland U21 head coach
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford has extended his contract with the Football Association of Ireland, which will see him lead the team ... Read More
Sport
Oblate Dynamos denied a final spot
iSecure Swords Thunder will play McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles in the Women’s Division One National Cup Final after an inspired double-double from Makayla Miller lead them ... Read More
Sport
Éanna miss out on a final spot
KILLESTER defeated Griffith College Éanna 93-74 in the Pat Duffy National Cup semi-finals on Saturday. It sets up a decider with defending champions UCC Demons, ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U18s into cup decider
TEMPLEOGUE U18s basketball team booked their place in the DLBB Cup final final after seeing off northside rivals Tolka Rovers 60-50 in the semis at ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght edged out by leaders in league
TALLAGHT women took on unbeaten Division Three Rugby League Leaders Edenderry in a game moved to Old Belvedere’s pitch. But it as the Offaly side ... Read More
Business
Kingswood hotelier looking to use 48 rooms for IPAS scheme
HOTELIER Brian McGettigan is seeking to transform part of his Citywest hotel into accommodation for international protection applicants. According to the Business Post, the hotelier ... Read More
Business
Average earnings of all females in South Dublin County Council is 9.77% higher than males
SOUTH Dublin County Council has recently published their latest annual Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid ... Read More
Business
Equinix has agreed a €59m deal for BT Group’s data centre business
DATA centre operator Equinix has agreed to acquire BT Group's data centre business in Ireland, which includes two facilities in Citywest and Ballycoolin. The €59m ... Read More
Business
Popular award-winning Bliss Cafe closed in December
ANOTHER blow to the small to medium businesses occurred with the closure of a popular local cafe in Tallaght just before Christmas. The award-winning Bliss ... Read More
LEO
Secrets to take control of your business, brain and body
The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin hosted their annual Christmas Client lunch in The Address Hotel, Citywest recently. Guest speaker Gary Fox from the Entrepreneur ... Read More
90 two-bed cost rentals re-open for applicants at Airton Plaza
Clúid Housing is re-opening applications for 90 of the two-bed Cost Rental apartments at its new development at Airton Plaza, Tallaght. Applications for new Cost ... Read More
Letter issued to owner of a derelict site on Rathcoole’s Main Street
South Dublin County Council issued a letter to the owner of a derelict property on Rathcoole’s Main Street after the hoarding put around it by ... Read More
Operator needed for café and community space in Tymon
An operator is being sought to manage a new-build, Intergenerational Centre with a distinctive architectural design and floorspace of approximately 157m2. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Emmet Kirwan’s ‘Accents’: Powerful poetic journey comes to the Civic Theatre
FOLLOWING two sold-out runs in 2022, Tallaght-born Emmet Kirwan’s 'Accents' returns to the stage this January for a much anticipated tour of Ireland. Nominated for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
This is Art!: Jake is among the winners of art competition
“ART is, and has always been, an amazing outlet for me." states graffiti and street artist Maser, judge of RTE's 'This is Art!' competition'. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Little flower of the snow
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
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Best Guinness brown bread
After 6 years writing my food blog, many of you will know that each Christmas I always get a gift of a new cookbook and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Tightrope Walker: Story navigates woman’s journey through illness and recovery
WITH humour and humility, 'The Tightrope Walker' by Tallaght writer/performer Jenny Macdonald navigates a woman’s journey through the chaotic and profound territory of illness and ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
