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News
Google lodge appeal after local authority refuse data centre
Oct 08, 2024
GOOGLE Ireland Ltd (GIL) have appealed to An Bord Pleanála over a refusal of their planning application for a new data centre in Grange Castle Business... Read More
Tallaght
Square Post office to move to new unit in November
The Post office in The Square will move to a new unit within Dunnes Stores at the shopping centre’s second floor, on Monday, November 4. ... Read More
Struggling families turn up in greater numbers for donations
A higher number of families turned to food donation services in September, according to volunteers in the Ballycullen Food Bank. “Due to a high demand ... Read More
Squatters moved from vacant Esso site in Tallaght village
The site of a former filling station which had been used by squatters for over two months was cleared on Tuesday morning. Workers were on ... Read More
Clondalkin
Culture Night was ‘fantastic’ with local groups participating
As part of Culture Night there were several engaging events held across South Dublin. In the afternoon Clondalkin Library held Classical Kids for children aged ... Read More
Mark to run four marathons in one day for charity
MARATHON man Mark Conlon will run four marathons in one day for charity. Clondalkin man Conlon, will take on the task on the day of ... Read More
Proud Laurels Cycle Crew wheel out cheque for €36k
THE Laurels Cycle Crew (LCC) presented a cheque worth over €36,000 to Tallaght Hospital this week - courtesy of their annual cycling endeavours. In 2024, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
School collects equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries to win national recycling title
PALMERSTOWN school St Lorcan’s BNS collected the equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries, winning the national title of Battery Recycling Champions. Over 80 schools in Dublin ... Read More
Civil Defence Headquarters opens in Cherry Orchard
THE new Headquarters for Dublin Civil Defence in Cherry Orchard was officially opened by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin T.D. This new purpose-designed ... Read More
Plans to remove Ballyfermot roundabout proving a ‘stickler’
“I’ll be there. We’re hoping for a good turnout, we did a lot of leaflet drops around the houses.” So says Sean Brennan, a resident ... Read More
Lucan
Saoirse defied the odds and brought a smile to everyone
“She dreamed of having her own family one day,” said a man who will row 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean in the name of ... Read More
Train station should be utlised more
ADAMSTOWN train station should be utilised more by Irish Rail routes, according to Lucan Planning Council (LPC). Tom Newton, from LPC, says the recent addition ... Read More
Local Faces: Paula Haverty
THIS week’s star of ‘Faces of the Community’ is a lady named Paula Haverty. Born in Ballymun and raised in glorious Harelawn, within a stone’s ... Read More
Sport
Ward stuns Orchard with late winner
A LATE winner from club stalwart Sean Ward secured a 3-2 victory for Templeogue over Cherry Orchard on Sunday in Leinster Senior League 1a. Templeogue ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields inters too good for Boden
LUCAN Sarsfields defeated Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-24 to 0-14 points in the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Intermediate Hurling Championship relegation play off at the weekend. The ... Read More
Sport
Boden sent packing from championship
Na Fianna are through to the Go Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Hurling semi-finals after a convincing 4-26 to 2-14 victory over Ballyboden St Enda’s. ... Read More
Sport
Defending champions Éanna set for start of Super League
GRIFFITH College Éanna begin the defence of their Men's Basketball Super League title on Saturday when they travel to MTU Cork to face Irish Guide ... Read More
Sport
Championship joy for Templeogue ladies
TEMPLEOGUE Synge Street produced a stunning second half comeback to claim the Go Ahead Ireland, Dublin LGFA Junior A Club Championship title against Kilmacud Crokes ... Read More
Business
21 vacant commercial properties reported to local authority this year
OVER 20 vacant commercial properties in the Tallaght area have been reported to the local authority this year. At the Tallaght area meeting, Cllr Louise ... Read More
Business
‘Making It Happen’ celebrates women and their special entrepreneurial talents
THIS YEAR, National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) will take place on Thursday, October 17, and the venue for the biggest event celebrating NWED this year ... Read More
Business
Operating profits for PM Group drop down to €39 million after conclusion of large projects
TALLAGHT project management firm PM Group said its operating profit fell 23 per cent to €33.9m following investment in expansion against the backdrop of inflation ... Read More
Business
‘Stepping Up & Stepping Out’ conference shows how to empower and motivate
Last week’s Stepping Up & Stepping Out conference brought together a dynamic array of speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, showcasing a collective drive to empower and ... Read More
Business
Celebrating 35 years in your Community: Cuisine de France; Janet Finnegan
Over the next 4 weeks we will bring you interviews form the staff along with amazing facts and information about the services and products. And ... Read More
More information requested for development at Holohan Fitness
ADDITIONAL information has been requested by South Dublin County Council from Holohan Fitness Ltd in relation to its gym development at Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre. Plans ... Read More
Retention planning refused for Larkfield apartment units
RETENTION planning for seven additional apartment units at Larkfield House, the former Liffey Valley Fitness on Coldcut Road, has been refused permission by South Dublin ... Read More
Unique opportunity to develop site within a most desirable residential location
The sale of Cypress Grove House in Templeogue provides a unique opportunity to acquire a superb development site within one of the most desired residential ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Perfect roast beef & crunchy roast potatoes
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I don’t think there is a more delicious and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tracking the seasons in our flowering meadows
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
Sadhbh’s on song: Rising musician play at the Áras
SADHBH Keane, who is 16-years-old, started busking at the age of 11 on Grafton Street, having begun to write her own songs at 10 years ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Game For You: Leona ‘super busy’ after launch of latest single
"The idea of first sparks and impressions was the initial inspiration," states Kingswood native Leona McManus, a diverse artist with notes of Emeli Sande and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Irish farmhouse Chicken Casserole
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I have posted this recipe previously, a few years ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Matty Dunbar
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: Corkagh House, history on the doorstep of Clondalkin
Those who visit Corkagh Park in Clondalkin may not know it was once the location of Corkagh House, one of our grand houses. Although the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Willie Kennedy
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
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
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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
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