This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
News
Darkness into Light spreads love and hope
May 08, 2025
Darkness into Light walks to support suicide prevention will come back this Saturday as founder Johnny Fox is remembered. On May 10, starting at 4.15am, 5km... Read More
Tallaght
Young mother faces being homeless within the month
A MOTHER in temporary woman’s refuge accommodation is facing homelessness in a month due to the dire lack of available places to live. Niamh Ryan ... Read More
Coffee morning raises €2,600 for family of ‘bubbly’ Nicole
A sum of €2,600 was raised for the family of a 21-year-old girl who passed away to cancer last year. On Saturday, the Commercials GAA ... Read More
Hundreds of children’s lives positively impacted by gifts
Over 100 Kilnamanagh AFC jerseys were donated to children in Tanzania who “walk up to 12 kilometres” per day to go to school. Along with ... Read More
Clondalkin
Teachers ‘need more permanent positions’ Minister McEntee told
A secondary school teacher called for more job security in the sector as he met with Minister for Education Helen McEntee at the Teachers’ Union ... Read More
Pressure needed for primary school in ‘corner of Clondalkin’with vacant land
Councillors agreed to put pressure on the Department of Education for the establishment of a walkable primary school serving Kilcarbery Grange “as a matter of ... Read More
Refusal of council puts club plans in jeopardy
A football club’s requests for new storage and changing rooms “have fallen on deaf ears,” and had them consider “if it is feasible to continue ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Brian Smith
No doubt many of our readers will be familiar with Ballyfermot-based trad and ballad powerhouses, The Beermats, writes Ken Doyle. Formed in 1993, the band ... Read More
Bittersweet 40th birthday for Chris with his dad gone
IT WILL be a bittersweet 40th birthday for Ballyfermot man Chris Gilmartin this year. Last June, his father James (66) lost his battle with Motor ... Read More
Drimnagh Cardinal plays a key role in the papal election
DRIMNAGH Cardinal Kevin Farrell has played a central role following the death of Pope Francis. In 2019, Pope Francis named Cardinal Farrell as the new ... Read More
Lucan
St Finian’s marks 200 years of schooling in Newcastle
Last Friday saw generations of past and present pupils of St Finian’s National School get together for a major birthday celebration. St Finian’s NS in ... Read More
Work continues at Leisure Centre despite challenges
WORK continues at Lucan Leisure Campus which includes the long-awaited swimming pool for the area. Earlier this year, South Dublin County Council acknowledged that completion ... Read More
New launch of cost-rental and social homes at Adamstown
THE official launch of 184 new cost-rental and social homes at The Sidings in Adamstown, was launched at an event on Friday. The homes were ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart U14s complete double after nine-goal thriller
SACRED Heart U14s came out tops in a nine-goal thriller in the Paisley Deering Cup final at the weekend. The win completes a superb double ... Read More
Sport
St Francis U13s claim Dublin Bus crown
ST FRANCIS U13 boys had plenty to shout about when they lifted the Dublin Bus Cup title at the weekend. The Clondalkin side put together ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh U12 girls turn on the style
KILNAMANAGH U12s girls team turned on the style in the Andy Wardick Cup final at the weekend. The Kilnamanagh side overcame the challenge of Peamount ... Read More
Sport
Samuels on target 4 times as Kiltalown secure victory
SHANE Samuels turned in a man-of-the-match performance on Saturday, when Kiltalown FC travelled to Larkview FC for this UCFL Division 3B Shield A section in ... Read More
Sport
Championship title success for Jobstown boxers
THERE was delight for Jobstown Boxing Club at the Schoolboy and Girls championships with the club winning three titles. It’s a remarkable success story for ... Read More
Business
Business expansion another step up the ladder for Sylvia
HARD work and graft is paying off for Ballyfermot businesswomen Sylvia Kennedy, who this week celebrated teaming up with Sorrento Pizza Ireland for their new ... Read More
Business
The Echo Newspaper price increase
As we continue to navigate through the ever-growing digital landscape of media news and the change in buying habits of traditional newspapers, the local newspaper ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – Print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 45 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
South County overall expenditure soared by almost €300m in 2024
OVERALL expenditure at South Dublin County Council increased by €284 million in 2024 from the previous year. The increase is down to demands for expenditure ... Read More
Business
Microsoft Ireland Operations get green light for Gateway facility in Newcastle
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd have been approved planning for the development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility on lands at Castlebaggot, in the townland ... Read More
Appeal is lodged against decision to allow apartments and commercial units
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against a decision to allow planning for apartments and commercial units at Main Street and New ... Read More
Welcome for new infrastructure delivery taskforce
A new taskforce, aimed at speeding up the delivery of infrastructure, was today welcomed by the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, ... Read More
Magnificent Crooksling residence goes on the market for €950,000
A four-bedroom house on a 2.37 acres site in Crooksling, Brittas is on the market at €950,000. The stunning detached residence, known as Arches, is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
"IT’S a fantastic play and a definite must-see, if we do say so ourselves!" exclaims Michaela Courtney of Clondalkin Drama Group. Clondalkin Drama Group are ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Strawberry & White Chocolate Shortcake Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful flavours of summer with this Strawberry White Chocolate Shortcake Cheesecake! This recipe is a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, luscious strawberries, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Early summer butterflies
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
French Riveria Trip: Great opportunity for Community Choir
"OVER the next week our members are hard at work preparing for two scheduled performances in the French Italian Riviera," beams Clondalkin Musical Director Noel ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Path that Connects Us: Collaboration with residents from Glenaulin Nursing Home
HAVING worked in Glenaulin Nursing Home for many years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the disconnect that can exist between the elderly and younger generations." This is ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A tranquil place that gives time to heal in a purely holistic way
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
