This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
News
People receive treatment after incident at Citywest IPAS Centre
Apr 29, 2026
Several people received treatment in hospital for minor injuries after an incident at Citywest IPAS centre on Friday, according to the community engagement team. The incident... Read More
Tallaght
Ernest was a great stalwart and founding member of St Jude’s gaa
St Jude’s GAA founding member Ernest Kenny died at the age of 95 on Saturday and was remembered in a service at St Jude’s Church ... Read More
Hitting the top spots
THE 112th Knocklyon Scout Group hit the highest peaks in every county of Ireland during the month of March, to celebrate their 50-year anniversary. To ... Read More
‘Accessible’ Glenview Lodge ushers in a new golden age
Glenview Lodge in Tallaght was officially opened on Tuesday afternoon after an 18-month process that saw it brought back into use by Trustus and Cheeverstown. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Council is committed to keeping Corkagh Park gate open beyond 8pm
The council committed to keeping the Corkagh Park gate open beyond 8pm after they were asked to be “inventive” to accommodate local sports teams in ... Read More
Bollards deemed to be ‘cost prohibitive’ for parking problem
THE installation of bollards to prevent parking at Riversdale Green would be too “cost prohibitive” according to South Dublin County Council. Councillor William Carey (SF) ... Read More
Push for a full-sized all-weather pitch and track for Corkagh Park
A request has been made to install a new full-size all-weather pitch in Corkagh Park, on the back of ‘huge demand’ from clubs in the ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Cherry Orchard action plan launched
The Cherry Orchard Implementation Board’s Progress Report and Action Plan was launched on Wednesday, April 15 in the Orchard Centre. The Cherry Orchard Implementation Board ... Read More
‘Storytellers’ exhibition allows students to showcase creations
Photography and Content Creation students from City Of Dublin, FET College Ballyfermot unveiled a new exhibition called ‘Storytellers’ at Ballyfermot Library on Tuesday evening. Storytellers ... Read More
Labre Park’s regeneration plan suffers shocking setback
The Labre Park regeneration in Ballyfermot has suffered a “shocking” setback after the council stated that the project has split, with 12 new builds postponed. ... Read More
Lucan
Visually impaired woman thought man was taxi driver
A man made an “idiotic decision” to pick up a visually impaired woman in his car who believed he was a taxi driver, a court ... Read More
Public to have the benefit of Lucan House over the summer
Lucan House will open to the public once more on the weekend prior to the next Bank Holiday Monday, May 4, and will open on ... Read More
Devastating impact of early-onset dementia on families
A powerful first-hand account of young-onset dementia – delivered directly to Oireachtas members at a briefing hosted by the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia ... Read More
Sport
Strong performance from South Dublin
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo Club delivered a strong performance at the Northern Ireland International Poomsae Championships in Belfast, finishing fifth overall in a competitive field of ... Read More
Sport
BMA Clondalkin enjoy successful outing
BMA Clondalkin enjoyed a hugely successful outing at the Youth and Senior Irish National Kickboxing Championships, held in Kingscourt, Co Cavan at the weekend, finishing ... Read More
Sport
Lucan Kayak Club host Liffey Odyssey
HOSTED by Lucan Kayak Club, The Dublin City Liffey Odyssey took place last Sunday and brought paddlers onto the River Liffey for a unique recreational ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Martial Arts deliver superb show in All-Ireland
TALLAGHT Martial Arts delivered an superb performance at the Kickboxing Ireland All-Ireland Championships at the weekend, finishing top of the medal table with an incredible ... Read More
Sport
Loreto secure EY Hockey league crown
LORETO were officially crowned EY Hockey League Winners at Loreto Beaufort against the backdrop of their centenary celebrations, with the fate of the six sides ... Read More
Business
McHale making progress as Kimatsu UK distributors
With their first three months as UK distributors of Komatsu completed, Rathcoole-based McHale Plant Sales reports a ‘very positive’ market introduction on the part of ... Read More
Business
Sodexo form partnership with acclaimed chef Anna
Sodexo UK and Ireland has announced a new culinary partnership with acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television personality Anna Haugh, as it continues to invest in ... Read More
Business
Áine named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy, the founder of viral Irish beauty brand The Smooth Company, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe. ... Read More
Business
Recycling rate remains stuck at 42 per cent
A new Greyhound Recycling survey of over 6,900 Dublin and Kildare households finds that residents understand recycling rules on paper — but daily convenience undermines ... Read More
Business
Students recognised for commitment
Seven students from the community surrounding Nangor Road have been recognised for their academic achievement and commitment to education. Baileys’ main production facility is based ... Read More
Motor sales and service building approved
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a partially two-storey over-basement motor sales and service building in Liffey Valley Office Campus. Applicant Winmar ... Read More
Data developer CyrusOne seeking extension to planning
DATA centre developer and operator CyrusOne has applied to South Dublin County Council for an extension to a permitted planning application. CyrusOne Irish Datacentres Holdings ... Read More
Plans for 63 apartments in Adamstown
PLANS for over 60 apartments in Adamstown have been submitted with South Dublin County Council. Clear Real Estate Holdings Limited are seeking permission for development ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open call for South Dublin Live proposals
"I COULD play here all day," remarked Maurice Lennon on playing in the Old Courthouse in Rathcoole as part of South Dublin Live 2025. South ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Orzo Pasta Risotto with Peas & Pancetta
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
Nature on our doorsteps: The Dance of the Cherry Trees
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
Young people design book focused on suicide prevention
"The three girls are 14 and 15 and they come down to the ABLE project," explains Lauren McDonald. Three young people from the ABLE Project, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘A Knock at Your Door’ gets ready for international festival
HAL Pictures Ltd., founded by Clondalkin-based writer/director Alan Hopkins and producer Husni Hafid, has completed principal photography on their Screen Ireland-supported film 'A Knock at ... 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
Sponsored Content
More than a gym: The community behind curves in Knocklyon
A STRONG and supportive community of women is building confidence and fitness together at Curves Knocklyon, located at Unit 17, Woodstown Village Shopping Centre, Dublin ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Retirement Planning for Senior Professionals with Layered Pay Structures
ADVERTORIAL For many senior professionals, income is no longer a single, predictable figure. The payslip still lands each month, but the real picture includes a ... Read More
Sponsored Content
EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Newcastle to be hosted by Dancing with The Stars judge Brian Redmond
ADVERTORIAL EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Newcastle next week. Led by ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Mama, Are you ready to release your story?
ADVERTORIAL Unearth your most hidden motherhood story and start to your healing journey with ‘InSane Mama Moments’. The ‘InSane Mama Moments’ project was born into ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
Personal loans can be a useful way to fund major expenses — but the overall cost depends on where you borrow and the interest rate ... Read More
