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Citywest and Lucan look to the future with state-of-the-art school buildings
Aug 31, 2026
TWO SCHOOLS in Citywest and Lucan opened its doors to new state-of-the-art permanent buildings after several years of construction. Citywest-based Gaelscoil Lír’s new facility is located... Read More
Tallaght
Speaker Conolly pub transformed for third series of Kin
THE SPEAKER CONOLLY has been transformed into The Snake Pit as the new season of hit Irish TV series Kin is now filming. Kin is ... Read More
Pottering about for Fr Donagh in the grounds of St Mary’s for almost 20 years
FATHER Donagh O’Shea has been the Director of the Dominican Retreat Centre on Tallaght’s Main Street for almost 20 years but has spent even more ... Read More
Local Faces: Deirdre Satelle
A TREAT this week as we travel to Glenasmole, one of the most picturesque jewels of our manor, writes Ken Doyle. It’s also quite remote, ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
Not-for-profit Re-turn board members earned 16% increase
Board members of the not-for-profit deposit return scheme, Re-turn, based in Clondalkin, earned a 16 per cent increase to their pay last year. The company ... Read More
‘The Fold’ festival opens with an eclectic mix of Dublin bands
A BRAND-NEW music festival ‘The Fold’ took place at the brand-new pavilion performance space in Corkagh Park recently, welcoming a huge number of music fans. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Heritage Day is copperfastened by talent and trad
ON AUGUST 15, the Ballyfermot Heritage Group came together to celebrate the 23rd edition of the Ballyfermot Heritage Day, which saw a whole host of ... Read More
Thumbs up for shipping container’s usage for nail salon
PERMISSION has been granted for the use of a shipping container as a nail salon in the garden of a Cherry Orchard home for the ... Read More
Lucan
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
Lord Mayor hosts RAMS in Rhythm for Mansion House tea after July duet performance
The Lord Mayor of Dublin invited the RAMS in Rhythm to the Mansion House on Friday, August 21 for afternoon tea after a duet at ... Read More
Youth service in Lucan awarded almost €25k to help develop arts
CROSSCARE Lucan Youth Service has been awarded €24,350 in funding as part of the Arts Council’s programme to develop youth arts in Ireland. The Arts Council’s ... Read More
Sport
Rovers show grit in 3–3 Brandywell thriller as Pats slip to Waterford defeat
Shamrock Rovers overcame great adversity to battle for a valuable point at the Brandywell last Sunday afternoon as their match with Derry finished 3-3. Rovers ... Read More
Sport
Rhasidat returns to action this weekend in Italy
Rhasidat Adeleke is set to make her return to competition this weekend as she returns to the Grand Prix in Brescia, Italy on the 30th ... Read More
Sport
Crumlin boxer stands on European podium
KRISTIAN Jubani of Crumlin BC has recently won silver at the U19 European Championships in the 50kg weight class. A member of Crumlin BC since ... Read More
Sport
Kayla (14) captures gold and a World Championship in MMA fighting
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Kayla Murtagh from Rathcoole returned home on Monday with a gold medal around her neck after becoming a World Champion in MMA. Kayla won ... Read More
Latest
Shamrock Rovers knocked out of Europe
Shamrock Rovers have been eliminated from European competition for 2026 after a 1-0 defeat in Finland to KuPs on Thursday evening. Rovers went into the ... Read More
Business
Many find pure romance with an AI bot with up to 30 per cent considering chatbot to be ‘other half’
A NEW survey from Citywest-based Pure Telecom found that 13 per cent of adults in Ireland have an ongoing romantic relationship with AI. The annual ... 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
Business
‘Challenging’ first half of 2026 for Cuisine de France owners Aryzta
GRANGE Castle-based Cuisine de France’s owner Aryzta endured a “challenging” first half of 2026 as revenue fell. The Swiss food business company that owns the ... Read More
Business
Manna is now available in Tulsa, Oklahoma
LOCAL entrepreneur Bobby Healy’s Manna is now available to US customers as it begins life in Tulsa, Oklahoma after ceasing Irish operations following failed attempts ... Read More
Business
Strong organic growth for Henkel in first half of 2026
HENKEL, with Irish offices in Whitestown, delivered strong organic sales growth and very good earnings performance in the first half of 2026, despite what 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
Change of use to provide six new apartments at Kiltipper
PLANS have been put forward for the change of use of a vacant restaurant to host six new apartments in Kiltipper. The plans relate to ... Read More
Council plan to acquire a derelict site in Rathfarnham
THE COUNCIL has submitted plans to An Comisiún Pleanála to acquire a 345sqm derelict site in a Rathfarnham estate through compulsory acquisition. The local authority ... 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
Arts & Culture
Tallaght lecturer publishes children’s book inspired by family bedtime stories
"JOHNNY Hedgehog is a nine-year-old boy with a passion for life," explains TUD Tallaght early childhood care and education lecturer Cherry Jordan. This is in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght’s Amilia Keating returns to theatre with award-winning Ross & Rachel
THE Civic Theatre and Bitter Like a Lemon proudly present the Irish premiere of James Fritz’s award-winning play Ross & Rachel, directed by Lee Coffey ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Greenhills teacher Chelle making waves in Ireland’s alternative music scene
WHETHER I'm standing in front of a secondary school classroom or delivering adult education, every lesson is, in many ways, a live performance," explains independent ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dice players’ whatsApp group surges to 160 members as new term begins
"There are about 160 people in the WhatsApp group, and that's not including the new people who are joining this term," explains Dessie Hickey of The ... 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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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
An irreverent, hard hitting and often funny conversation between brothers. Full video podcast across Spotify, YouTube and all major platforms. This weekly show is aiming ... Read More
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The Small Space Fitness Trend: How Irish Homes Are Making Room for Strength Training
Picture the corner of a spare room in Tallaght, a box room in Clondalkin, or the end of a sitting room in Lucan. There may ... Read More
