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News
Report shows waiting list in hospital down by 12 per cent
Aug 23, 2024
Tallaght University Hospital reports a 12 per cent reduction in its waiting list and says that 84 per cent of all patients were waiting three months... Read More
Tallaght
Brittas Tractor Run gets the wheels turning for local centre
“BRITTAS is definitely back!” So says Siobhán Foster, dedicated community volunteer and main organiser of the first annual ‘Brittas Tractor Run,’ which took place in ... Read More
Local Faces: Patricia Berns
The art of woodturning dates back as far as ancient Egypt, but we have a talented and ambitious devotee of the craft living just up ... Read More
Sinead’s ‘Tattoo Day’ to raise money for Féileacáin
WHEN Sinead Doyle gave birth to her son Conor, in August 2015, she already knew he would be stillborn. What she didn’t know was that, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Dress up as a monk or a Viking to celebrate the history of Round Tower
Clondalkin’s Round Tower and the area’s historical worth will be celebrated with a two-venue event this Sunday, August 25, 2024, during this year’s National Heritage ... Read More
Bus shelter thumbs-down because of no allowance for mobility impaired
PLANNING permission has been refused for the construction of a new bus shelter on the New Nangor Road opposite Castlegrange Square in Deansrath. The National ... Read More
Self-service facility for storage could constitute a ‘traffic hazard’
RETENTION permission has been refused for a self-service storage facility on the Naas Road in Clondalkin as it would cause “a traffic hazard”. The application ... Read More
Ballyfermot
BMX jam hits the high spots at Cherry Orchard event
A MASSIVE BMX jam took place in Ballyfermot – an event which was primarily organised by five youths aged 15-17, from Cherry Orchard, reports Maurice ... Read More
Simulated boxing programme at St Matthew’s Boxing Club to enhance skills and reduce risk
A SIMULATED boxing programme has been developed over the last six years by Ballyfermot boxing coach Robert Murray to enhance skills and reduce risk of ... Read More
Heritage Day to feature ‘look-back’
A WIDE range of music and activities is scheduled for Ballyfermot Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24, at Ballyfermot Library. The family-friendly event is held ... Read More
Lucan
Ashling’s story encourages women to check for symptoms
A LUCAN woman who “never thought cancer would be part of my story” has shared her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer to encourage ... Read More
Mystery at medieval graveyard may have been uncovered
THE mystery high status remains from a vault in the medieval graveyard of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lucan village, may have been uncovered by a ... Read More
New road planned for access to Airlie House
PLANS for a new road to facilitate vehicle access to the site of period home Airlie House, have been submitted to South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s have it all to do
BOTH SHAMROCK Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic will have it all to do in Europe following last night’s results in Tallaght and Istanbul. For St ... Read More
Sport
Davis ladies into championship showdown
THOMAS Davis junior ladies’ team will contest the Junior F Ladies Football Championship decider on Sunday when they meet Fingal Ravens in DCU St Claire’s. ... Read More
Sport
Match of the week: Championship joy for the super saints
ST KEVIN’S/KILLIAN’S overcame past final disappointments to secure the Go Ahead Ireland Dublin LGFA Junior J Club Championship at St Margaret’s GAA Club on Friday ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s junior ladies face Crokes in final
ST ANNE’S junior ladies football team secured their place in the Junior ‘E’ Football Championship final in DCU St Claire’s on Sunday. The Bohernabreena side ... Read More
Sport
Rumble in Clondalkin is huge success
THE 6th edition of the Rumble in Clondalkin martial arts showcase hosted by BMA Clondalkin was once again held in the Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley. ... Read More
Business
Prize money boost of €45k for Olympian Kellie after her historic win in Paris
OLYMPIC hero Kellie Harrington is in line to earn over €45,000 in prize money for her historic win in Paris, reports Maurice Garvey. Harrington (34), ... Read More
Business
Seed to success event to take part in €16 million funded Work IQ
ARE you an aspiring social entrepreneur, budding activist, corporate leader or business professional with an idea that tackles a real-world challenge through an innovative solution? ... Read More
Business
Abbvie initiative to improve localities marks ninth year
ABBVIE, a global biopharmaceutical company which has two locations in Dublin, recently celebrated its ninth annual Week of Possibilities. The initiative is the company’s signature ... Read More
Business
Former Qantas chief drops €5.5m after airline debacle
FORMER boss of Australian carrier Qantas Alan Joyce has seen his pay for 2023 slashed by €5.5 million following the controversy that saw the airline selling ... Read More
Business
Love Island star now helping to improve other people’s lives
Former Love Island star Matthew McNabb went on a “journey” to make himself happier through physical and mental training, and this journey has now led ... Read More
Changes sought for Rathcoole Library Square office units
FURTHER information has been submitted in relation to the change of use of four permitted office units in Library Square in Rathcoole into four apartments. ... Read More
Additional info sought on plans for extension at Scoil Chaitlín Maude
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to plans for an extension to Scoil Chaitlín Maude in Killinarden, Tallaght. As reported in The Echo last ... Read More
Warehouse and office plans approved in Citywest Campus
PLANNING permission has been granted for the development of a warehouse with ancillary office and staff facilities in Citywest. The facility will be located on ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Jubilee Celebrations: Event will see 100 works of art by 14 local artists
A SPECIAL Knocklyon Parish Jubilee event is coming up very soon. Knocklyon Art on Display will feature 100 works of art by 14 local artists ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Lusciously staged Ogham: Irish language period film by HAL pictures
'Ogham' is an ambitious, lusciously staged Irish language period film that premiered last month at the Galway Film Festival, written and directed by award-winning Clondalkin ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Biological control
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Red Line Festival Poetry Competition
NOW in its eleventh year, the prestigious Red Line Book Festival Poetry Competition attracts hundreds of entries from all across the island of Ireland annually. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Common Vetch – perhaps a potential food crop?
THE wildflower, Common Vetch, is a scrambling plant that grows in meadows, along hedgerows, and in farmland. Its pink flowers bloom between May and September. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Clondalkin’s Round Towers a great part of the GAA history
Amateur sports association Clondalkin’s GAA club is an important part of the history, aims and activities of a widespread sporting Association. According to Headquarters website ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: When Adam was a boy
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Helping the environment by changing lifestyle and habits
No doubt about it, urgent concern for our environment has changed our way of life. Some changes are easy for us to achieve, some are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: The Memoirs of Oliver Noonan
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Don’t discard those precious documents found in the attic!
RESEARCHING in Tallaght Library on another project recalled the increasing number of people who are tracing their ancestors these days. It may start with the ... Read More
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
As little ones go back to school, a big concern for parents is the risk of head lice. These unwanted lice are tiny and can ... Read More
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The Abberley is the place to be this summer
ADVERTORIAL The Abberley is the place to be this summer. Nestled in the heart of Tallaght's social scene, it’s the perfect spot for a day ... Read More
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Data Centre Technician Programme at TUD Tallaght – Read students’ experiences
Sponsored Content AMAZON Web Services (AWS) is continuing to support Technological University Dublin-Tallaght to offer scholarships to selected students taking on the university's Data Centre ... Read More
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Tackling hayfever with pharmacist Eimear Naughton, Meaghers Glenview
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