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News
Minister asked to ‘not wash his hands’ on long-awaited centre
Sep 03, 2026
CALLS FOR action have been made to ensure that the long-awaited community centre in Citywest is delivered through the community centre investment fund. Paul Murphy TD... Read More
Tallaght
Coffee morning from the Tea Party Girls in aid of the hospice
THE TEA PARTY GIRLS will host their annual coffee morning in aid of Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross in Alderwood at 11.30am on Saturday, September ... Read More
Down Syndrome Ireland launches its 2026 Purple Run for month of October
BALLYMOUNT-based Down Syndrome Ireland has launched their 2026 Purple Run alongside Andrew McCarthy and his Irish international brother Joe. Down Syndrome Ireland has challenged people ... Read More
‘Everybody should have the right to live in a house in a community’
FOUR NEW accessible homes have been delivered at Hillfort in Kill, Co. Kildare, thanks to a Templeogue-based Cheeverstown partnership. The bungalows were delivered in partnership ... Read More
Clondalkin
Round Towers and family fun combine to make a great day for community
ROUND TOWERS GAA club hosted its third annual family fun day this past weekend, welcoming children and parents from around Clondalkin to a day of ... Read More
Clondalkin Heritage Week recalls anglers on the Camac
CLONDALKIN Heritage Week proved to be a roaring success this year, as the Round Tower Heritage Group pulled out all the stops to organise a ... Read More
Bouncy castles, barbecues and 400 ice creams bring joy to the day out
A FANTASTIC day of fun was held at Quarryvale Community and Youth Centre as several organisations came together to ensure locals were treated to a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Dean Dunphy football match raises €700 for research team
ON AUGUST 29, family and friends of the late Dean Dunphy gathered at the Lawns in Ballyfermot to raise funds for the Dean Dunphy Foundation ... Read More
‘Crack the Code’ programme aims to help dyslexic children
LOCAL mothers, Tara Woods and Kim Bates, joined forces to set up a parent-led after-school literacy programme – Crack the Code – to support children ... Read More
Francis Ledwidge Society chairman’s Award of Excellence
THE Chairman of the Inchicore Francis Ledwidge Society, Liam O’Meara was honoured with the Award of Excellence by the Pakistan Overseas Community Ireland at their ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan Festival to showcase the great talent in the community
THE launch of the highly anticipated programme of events for this year’s Lucan Festival took place earlier this week in Kenny’s pub to drum up ... Read More
Lucan drama set to host community open mic night
"YOU CAN expect a relaxed evening of entertainment delivered by the local community in the comfortable surroundings of Courtney’s upstairs venue," explains Ellen Downes, chairperson ... Read More
Liffey Promenade progress delays put down to supply-chain challenges
COUNCILLOR Caroline Brady shared an update on works at the Liffey Promenade which is part of the wider Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme, following a delay ... Read More
Sport
Ronanstown man Sean Dillon makes Scottish Football history
RONANSTOWN native Sean Dillon has become the oldest outfield player since the rebranding of the SPFL, recently making an appearance for Scottish League One Club ... Read More
Sport
Rovers star Rory Gaffney retires
Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney has announced his retirement with the 36 year old electing to hang up his boots. Gaffney has made nearly 200 ... Read More
Sport
Pat’s set for Bohs showdown in Richmond
ST PATRICK’S Athletic have been drawn with Bohemians for the FAI Cup quarter final with the game set to take place in Richmond Park on ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United set for historic National League debut at home to Mervue United
Lucan United gear up for their opening game of the historic inaugural season of the FAI National League this weekend when they host Mervue United ... Read More
Sport
Local clubs gear up for LGFA Junior Championship Finals weekend across Dublin
LGFA Junior Championships have reached their deciding games over the last week or so with local teams involved in finals this coming weekend. There were ... Read More
Business
Manna targets 100 million drone deliveries by 2030
MANNA is targeting two million deliveries per year by the end of this year and a total of 100 million by 2030. The drone delivery ... Read More
Business
Tallaght based FoodCloud seeks volunteer drivers to combat food poverty
TALLAGHT non-profit FoodCloud is running a major recruitment drive for volunteer drivers to tackle food inequality in the country. The organisation based in Broomhill Industrial ... Read More
Business
MicksGarage joins global parts group in €9.5m deal
PARK-West based Micksgarage has been acquired by Alliance Automotive Group UK and Ireland in a deal worth €9.5 million. Micksgarage, of Park West Industrial Park, ... Read More
Business
Deadline extended for South Dublin Business Awards
THE deadline for entry into the 2026 South Dublin County Business Awards has been extended to Friday, with businesses and not-for-profits encouraged to apply. The ... Read More
Business
BWG Foods reports strong sales growth amid rising costs
RECORD sales and sinking profits tell the story of the last financial year at Spar and Londis franchise owner BWG Foods of Greenhills Road as ... Read More
Holy Family to add 11 new classrooms
SOUTH Dublin County Council has granted permission for additional development of Holy Family Community School, to construct a second floor to provide space for extra ... Read More
Concerns raised over Kestrel House plans
THE Planning Authority has expressed concern regarding proposed amendments to plans related to the mixed-use development at the former Kestrel House pub in Walkinstown. The ... Read More
Temporary permission refused for change of use of Knockmitten House from office use to hostel accommodation
PERMISSION has been refused for temporary planning permission for Knockmitten House, a three-storey office building located on Knockmitten Lane in Walkinstown. The request, submitted by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Marta’s porcelain work earns Irish Made Awards nod
"THE pieces that I make are objects for everyday use", explains Ballyfermot potter Marta Ozog, who is celebrating after her 'Written in Porcelain' collection was ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Acrobatics and ambition collide in Afronauts at the Civic Theatre
AN ALL-ages, high-flying collision of circus, theatre, and space adventure is in store for theatregoers as Wake the Beast and Circus Zambia launch them into ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Woodlouse Fly
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
Food with Passion: Comforting hearth Irish & Chicken & Vegtable Soup
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: Grasshoppers
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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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
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One big dream, two small tubs, Safco Fine Foods goes nationwide with Aldi and Lidl
ADVERTORIAL IRISH FOOD manufacturer Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto ... Read More
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Homecare Solutions: A New Chapter in Tallaght
Expanding Our Trusted Nurse Led Homecare from Kildare to Dublin Homecare Solutions is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Tallaght, alongside ... Read More
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Safco Fine Foods Basil Pesto is going nationwide in Lidl
ADVERTORIAL Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto will be sold ... Read More
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Not So Christian Brothers Podcast with Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey
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