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Residents fear there could be a fatality due to speeding in estate
May 20, 2026
Traffic calming measures have been requested to be implemented in an Old Bawn estate as motorists are “flying through.” Residents of St Maelruan’s Estate in Old... Read More
Tallaght
Restaurant plans approved for old post office and beauty salon
PLANS have been approved for the amalgamation of two units in The Square Shopping Centre to be turned into a restaurant. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Over 250 gather for All Ireland Homeless Street Soccer Finals
Over 250 players from all over Ireland came together in Astro Park, Tallaght to participate in the All Ireland Homeless Street Soccer Finals, the forerunner ... Read More
Residents are warned against dumping litter and starting fires
The council has warned residents in Tallaght against dumping litter and starting fires after a report from a local estate was passed on to them. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Celebrating the heritage culture and importance of the Camac River
The volunteer group, Friends of the Camac, gathered in Clondalkin to celebrate the heritage and environmental importance of the River Camac. The event, held in ... Read More
‘You need to be aware of your body and aware of any changes’
To mark World IBD Day on May 19th, The Echo spoke to Noel Connors, a 46-year-old father of four from Clondalkin who has been living ... Read More
Resource centre needs expansion for families
Facilities in Deansrath and Quarryvale Family Resource Centres require expansion and improvement to meet the growing needs of families and young people. An expansion of ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘It shattered my world’ women left with life changing injuries after driver breaks red light
A woman who was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing and left with devastating life-changing injuries has said the breaking of a traffic light shattered ... Read More
Three attacked a man and robbed him of his electric scooter in late night incident
A man was grabbed in a headlock and robbed of his electric scooter by a group of three men in a late-night attack, a court ... Read More
Jail for setting fire to cars that caused €50k in damages
A man who set fire to a number of cars for no apparent reason in the space of 20 minutes while he was high on ... Read More
Lucan
600 council properties to receive free hot water
Free hot water is set to be provided to more than 600 council properties in Balgaddy as part of a new scheme involving wind energy. ... Read More
Traveller accommodation approved for Grange Castle despite entrance concerns
Further progress has been made with plans to construct new traveller accommodation in Lucan. The development will be known as Lock Road in Grange Castle ... Read More
Calls to improve standard of living in Balgaddy
Long-term structural improvements are needed in residential areas of Balgaddy to eliminate mould and damp from homes. Residents in areas such as Méile an Rí ... Read More
Sport
JKS members to compete in the Scotland Championships
JKS Tallaght Karate Club is celebrating another major achievement after 13 members of the club were selected to compete for JKS Ireland at the JKS ... Read More
Sport
Greenhills capture Paddy Farry Cup
GREENHILLS FC’s U12s side captured the Paddy Farry Cup last weekend after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Leixlip United at the AUL Complex. The ... Read More
Sport
Golf fundraiser big success for Tower’s
ROUND Tower GAA Club’s annual golf fundraiser proved to be a great success when it took place at Castlewarden Golf Club on Friday. The main ... Read More
Sport
St Mary’s start work on €750,000 pitch development
ST MARY’S Saggart have broken ground on redevelopment work on club grounds with a total cost around €750,000 for the project. The development will see ... Read More
Sport
Firhouse girls crowned All-Ireland champions
Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School recently emerged victorious in the Junior C Girls All Ireland League. They played in the final against Colaiste Einde last ... Read More
Business
Borrowing higher amounts to invest in energy savings
According to Greenify, Irish credit union members are borrowing significantly higher amounts to invest in energy-saving home improvements and electric vehicles. Launched in 2025, Greenify ... Read More
Business
46 Years of The Echo Newspaper: Witnessing a Community Transformed
W hen Tallaght locals David Kennedy, Mervyn Ennis and Dominic Finnegan produced the first edition of the Tallaght Echo on May 1, 1980, the area ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 46 years of business, The Echo navigated a constantly evolving media sector and soon understood that going online could be a turning point. ... Read More
Business
Business park development will add to the Sandymark portfolio
Greenogue developer Sandymark Group will begin construction of the 3.5 acre first phase of a new business park in Co Cork to add to their ... Read More
Business
Hands-on garden renewal project to mark Earth Day
To mark Earth Day and this year’s theme Our Power, Our Planet, Aramark and SAP Ireland partnered with St Kilian’s Junior School in Castleview, to ... Read More
Place of worship plans lodged for unit at industrial complex
PLANNING has been lodged for a new place of worship at a unit at The Square Industrial Complex, Belgard Square East. Southern Baptist Corporation CLG ... Read More
First section of South Link Street at Clonburris opened by minister
The Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage marked a significant milestone in the delivery of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) ... Read More
Rovers lodges plans for changing facility in Roadstone
SHAMROCK Rovers Football Club has lodged plans for a single storey modular building comprising of changing, shower, toilet facilities, office and canteen. The building is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Joseph’s second crime fiction book ‘Reported Missing’
"IT ALL starts a week before Christmas, when a four-year-old boy disappears from a local sports ground," explains Glenview-born author Joseph Birchall. Joseph, who previously ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Harold’s Cross Tallaght to stage one-act plays
"There’s something in it for everyone!" beams Aoife of Harold's Cross Tallaght Musical Society, who are "delighted" to invite theatregoers for evenings of comedy sketches, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Swimmers Jackson release new album recorded live over three days in London
SWIMMERS Jackson has been a going concern of Firhouse-born Niall Jackson since he "made the mistake" of turning 30 in 2012 and realising he had ... Read More
Arts & Culture
South Dublin Dance Academy looking forward to World Cup
"AT SOUTH Dublin Dance Academy, we focus on nurturing young talent while building confidence and social skills in our students," explains dance teacher Emily Metcalfe. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Drama Group stage Dancing at Lughnasa
"'DANCING at Lughnasa' is a renowned play by Brian Friel, set in County Donegal in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg," explains Michaela ... 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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