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GAA to focus on developing Spawell pitches not commercial buildings
Nov 09, 2026
THE ECHO understands that the €7m Spawell Complex is not in Dublin GAA plans, with a focus on the space behind the existing buildings to deliver... Read More
Tallaght
SQuarium brings nature into busy shopping centre
THE Square has unveiled The SQuarium, a unique nature-inspired retreat officially opened by Emer Higgins, Minister of State for Disability. Developed in collaboration with Seahorse ... Read More
Local Faces: Joanne Coffey
TALLAGHT University Hospital is the largest Teaching Hospital in the country. It currently has a staff in excess of 4,000 people from around 70 countries ... Read More
Students take part in LauraLynn parade
TU DUBLIN Tallaght staff and students were among local groups that took part in the annual LauraLynn Halloween Parade on Tuesday (October 27). TU Dublin ... Read More
Clondalkin
Man (36) drives car recklessly at group and then attacked ‘pretty brutally’ on head with concrete block
A MAN who drove a car recklessly at a group and was then hit on the head with concrete cladding has received a suspended sentence, ... Read More
Mark runs the Dublin Marathon to raise awareness of Addison’s Disease
A CLONDALKIN man who ran the Dublin Marathon to raise awareness for Addison’s Disease is working to deliver an EpiPen for those living with the ... Read More
Permission granted for new health clinic at Liffey Valley
PERMISSION has been granted for the change of use of a ‘café’ unit in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre for the development of a space for a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
50 social homes on former Blackhorse Inn site delayed
THE construction of 50 social homes on the former site of the Blackhorse Inn in Inchicore has been delayed, with the project expected to be ... Read More
Over 1,000 children waiting on services at Primary Care Centre
KIDS are “being left behind” as more than 1,000 children waiting on services at Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre, which also covers Palmerstown, due to staff ... Read More
Man (30) pleads guilty to making threats to kill woman
A MAN previously jailed for assaulting a social media influencer made repeated threats to kill or cause serious harm to a woman he met on ... Read More
Lucan
Green light for Lucan GP clinic
SOUTH Dublin County Council has authorised planning permission for the change of use of a former solicitor’s office for the development of a doctor’s surgery ... Read More
One of the most dangerous climbs in the world
DAVID Murphy’s family were “absolutely gobsmacked” after he reached the summit of a notorious 6,812-metre Himalayan mountain in Nepal. David Murphy (28), from Newcastle, who ... Read More
Application under consideration to build eight two-storey houses in Newcastle
AN APPLICATION is currently under consideration by SDCC’s Planning Department for the construction of eight new two-storey houses in Newcastle. The site, which is listed ... Read More
Sport
St Mark’s fight back to claim Division 8 championship title
ST MARK’S Minor Football Ladies finished their season in style with a hard fought victory over Geraldine P.Morans last weekend in the Division 8 Championship ... Read More
Sport
Lucan Minors make history
LUCAN Sarsfields Minor LGFA side have won the Division 1 Championship following a two point win over Clontarf last weekend with the final score reading ... Read More
Sport
Local youngsters star for Ireland
THE Ireland men’s U15 side have returned from Azerbaijan where they were competing in the inaugural FIFA World Cup at this age bracket. The tournament ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght karate trio train with world champion
IJKA Tallaght recently joined the Irish leg of the 55 day JTK Europe Tour 2026 where they trained with Sensei Yuko Takahashi. Eoghan Kennedy travelled ... Read More
Sport
Lucan complete double with Division 2 c’ship triumph
LUCAN Sarsfields U14 Camogie side emerged victorious in the final of the Division 2 Championship, competing a league and championship double after defeating Faughs Celtic ... Read More
Business
LPI targets 250 US jobs
BALDONNELL-headquartered LPI Group announced plans to create 250 new jobs in the United States over the next five years. The announcement of the company with ... Read More
Business
Lisa Lennox appointed Director of HR at TUH
TALLAGHT University Hospital has appointed Lisa Lennox as its new Director of Human Resources following the departure of Sharon Larkin. Lennox comes into the role ... Read More
Business
SAP breaks €10bn revenue barrier in record quarter
SAP, with an Irish base in Citywest, has crossed €10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time as the CEO hailed an “outstanding” three-month ... Read More
Business
Volkswagen eyes salary freeze for 660,000 workers
VOLKSWAGEN, with Irish head offices at Liffey Valley, plans to freeze salaries for its 660,000 staff worldwide until 2030, the group's works council stated. Volkswagen ... Read More
Business
Nestlé maintains growth momentum after Russia exit
NESTLÉ, with Irish offices in Citywest, removed Russian assets and reported a four per cent organic sales growth for the third quarter of the year. ... Read More
13 Warehouse Units Planned for Greenogue
GREENOGUE Industrial Limited has submitted a planning permission application for the expansion of its Greenogue Recycling centre in Rathcoole. The planning application seeks to construct ... Read More
Fresh query over Hellfire Visitor Centre site works
BALLYBODEN Tidy Towns have submitted an application to SDCC to determine whether works undertaken at Hellfire/Montpelier Hill and Massy’s Wood constitute exempted development, res. The ... Read More
9.5 acre with excellent accessibility goes on market with a price of €500k
A SUBSTANTIAL portion of land located on the Rathcoole/Kilteel Road has been placed on the market by real estate agents, Sherry Fitzgerald. The 9.5 acre ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The unusual Earwig mother
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
Murder, mystery and mayhem at Mill Theatre
"EXPECT the unexpected!" exclaims Rathfarnham's Brian Molloy, director of The Balally Players' latest production. The Balally Players bring mystery, comedy and suspense to the dlr ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Harold’s Cross Tallaght Musical Society brings 80’s hit to Civic stage
STEP back into the neon-lit 1980s with 'The Wedding Singer', a high-energy musical comedy packed with big laughs, bigger hair, and unforgettable hits. Robbie Hart ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Terenure’s Keith McLoughlin teams up with emerging singer-songwriter June
"IT IS about what it would be like to be with someone," remarks singer-songwriter Keith McLoughlin regarding his latest song. The Terenure man writes lyrics ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin DJ steps into the night with new release
"IT’S ABOUT creating an otherworldly tension on the dancefloor—bluring the lines between human emotion and late-night synthetic spaces." Following the international success of his recent ... 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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Curves Knocklyon waives joining fee in support of Breast Cancer Ireland for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN – 20 October 2026: Curves Knocklyon is proudly supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, inviting local women to take a positive step ... Read More
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Radio presenter Niall Boylan and his wife Karen bring married life to the mic!
ADVERTORIAL NIALL Boylan and his wife Karen are showing listeners a very different side of married life in their new podcast, Don’t Call Me Darling. ... Read More
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Free Family Fun Day Takes Over Tallaght This Saturday!
ADVERTORIAL Families across South Dublin are in for a treat this Saturday, 17 October, as the Red Line Book Festival brings a free Family Fun ... Read More
