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Council takes tough action on defaulting tenants
Jul 23, 2026
SIX tenancies have been terminated, and five repossession orders have been issued across the county by the local council in the last two years, with the... Read More
Tallaght
Castletymon improvements to be a win for cyclists, walkers and drivers
THE second phase of the Castletymon Road Active Travel Scheme is set to be carried out in the coming months, with a works contractor set ... Read More
Making a real difference
TALLAGHT and Firhouse Credit Union held a fantastic night of celebration, awarding a total of €32,000 to well-deserving local groups at the Priory Market in ... Read More
All-weather pitch proposals for Greenhills go to design stage
Following the approval of the Part 8 proposal for an all-weather pitch at Greenhills Park at the June SDCC meeting, the project will proceed to ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘I’m going to kill you’ drug addict tells woman (70)
A CHRONIC drug addict has been jailed for nine and a half years for two violent car hijackings during which he threatened to kill a ... Read More
Youth band wins Dutch gold with a musical journey of Beatles’ hits
Clondalkin Youth Band has achieved an “historic milestone”, according to Tara Christopher, earning a Gold Medal in the prestigious World Music Contest (WMC) Show Band ... Read More
Firearm incident in Clondalkin ‘a very frightening experience’
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to an incident with a firearm in Clondalkin on Wednesday night that saw a man in his 20s ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Pleads guilty to mugging woman on Bachelor’s Walk three years ago
A MAN who mugged a tourist in Dublin city three years ago will be sentenced later for this and three raids on convenience stores last ... Read More
Proposals for residential hub for homeless families at old gym site
An application for planning permission has been submitted to renovate the former Energie Gym site located in the Lansdowne Gate Business Centre on the Long ... Read More
Early intervention service launched . . .
The newly established Early Intervention Psychosis Team based at Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre was officially launched by Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD. The ... Read More
Lucan
New agreement reached in relation to existing 25-year lease
A NEW lease has been agreed between South Dublin Football League Limited and Dublin and District Schoolboys/Girls League Limited (DDSL) regarding the Ballyowen Park Clubhouse ... Read More
Work begins on multi-media 12th Lock Studio in Lucan
WORK is commencing on the new 12th Lock Studio in Lucan after Vision Contracting signed the contract to deliver the facility, with a 14-month programme ... Read More
Grass-cutting in Buirg an Rí and a problem with pollinator-friendly hedges
Calls have been made for greater maintenance of green areas around Buirg an Rí in Balgaddy, following several unanswered requests for grass-cutting from local councillors. ... Read More
Sport
Panthers delight at winning Division One
A FINAL team display of dominance led by MVP, quarterback, Ray Burke, sealed the Panthers as Division One champions, propelling them back to the Premier ... Read More
Sport
Boxing Wall and Tormey ready for the national c’ships
BOTH Jayden Wall and Keelan Tormey of Sacred Heart Boxing Club are putting the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the National Under-17 Boxing ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s brilliant to be honest’ says EWFL boss Connolly
AS COVERED last week in The Echo, the EWFL representative team recently won the Angela Hearst Cup as they beat the side from the Waterford district ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown women are top of division
THE Jobstown Celtic women’s team look to be in an extremely good position as the EWFL Division 4 league begins to reach the final stages. ... Read More
Sport
Pico Lopes honoured in Tallaght reception
The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Francis Timmons, along with Shamrock Rovers Football Club hosted a reception in Tallaght Stadium to honour Roberto "Pico" Lopes ... Read More
Business
Paddy Ward is new Ceo for Toyota Financial Services
Fox-and-Geese-based Toyota Financial Services Ireland DAC has announced Paddy Ward as their new CEO following the retirement of his predecessor. The new managing director takes ... Read More
Business
President’s Recognition for One to Watch Donna McGee
A Kncoklyon artist and entrepreneur was recognised with the President's Recognition One to Watch Award at the Network Ireland Dublin Business Awards for her work. ... Read More
Business
Nestlé look to remove all artificial food colouring
Nestlé, with Irish headquarters in Citywest, has announced that they will remove all artificial food colouring from their products globally by the end of 2026. ... Read More
Business
200 new jobs have been created in 2026 at Amazon’s fulfilment centre
200 new jobs have been created in 2026 alone at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Baldonnell and the company invested over €3 billion into Ireland last ... Read More
Business
Chimac sauce creators looking to grow their business
Whitestown-based Chimac are set to close a funding round later this year worth €500,000 as they look to grow their brand in the retail sector ... Read More
Industrial unit approved in Citywest
THE construction of a new industrial building in Citywest has been given the green light by the planning authority. A new industrial building will be ... Read More
Former Bank of Ireland site housing scheme refused
A 38-home development at Bruce House, where a Bank of Ireland branch was located for many years, has been refused following an appeal made to ... Read More
Extension of duration of permission sought by developer of planned 112-home Citywest Park
An extension of the duration of permission has been sought by the developer of a planned 112-home Citywest Park on a 3.74 hectares site in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open air Shakespeare a hit at St Enda’s Park
BALALLY Players enjoyed a "hugely successful" run of Shakespeare’s popular play, 'The Comedy of Errors', in the beautiful Walled Garden at St Enda’s Park and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
D’éirigh leis an nGaeilge in ainneoin an Stáit, ní mar gheall air
Is ábhar mór imní é nach ndírítear ach 0.17% den chaiteachas reatha stáit ar an nGaeilge agus ar an nGaeltacht, reports . I bhfianaise na ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Friendship never retires in Mark Tuohy’s nostalgic football tale
“AS I wrote at the beginning of the book, laughter is the sweetest kick of all," remarks Banbridge-based author Mark Tuohy regarding his debut novel ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Around the table, men are talking and people are listening
"THE concept around it is it's four men around the table and four men from different walks of life having conversations about men's topics." explains ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Moths as pollinators
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
Sponsored Content
The Power of Positive Masculinity in Sport and Life (Free event)
Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns invites you to an evening with inspirational local sporting heroes for an engaging chat exploring resilience, wellbeing, and the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
