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News
Land sold to developer for 70 affordable and 18 social units
Oct 18, 2024
COUNCILLORS voted to dispose of land at Kilcarbery in Clondalkin to Adwood Limited at Monday’s monthly meeting. It will see a private developer build 70 affordable... Read More
Tallaght
Creche with 90 kids facing eviction from GAA Club
A CRECHE that caters for approximately 90 kids with 16 staff is facing eviction on Friday (October 18) and appealing for more time to find ... Read More
Women’s shed raise over €460 for hospice
A “super amount” of over €460 was raised on a morning of cakes, cuppas and chats at The Park Community Centre for Our Lady’s Hospice ... Read More
‘I have met so many people and groups’ – Nico Crowley
As he gets ready to pass his title on, Tallaght Person of the Year 2023 Nico Crowley thanked the people of Tallaght for letting him ... Read More
Clondalkin
Work starts on 565 homes at Clonburris development
WORK has commenced of 565 homes in the South West phase of the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in Clondalkin. This development will be delivered ... Read More
‘It’s just the recognition’ for people at Hero Awards
“People were saying it’s not about the winning, it’s just the recognition.” This is according to Councillor Trevor Gilligan (FF) when speaking to The Echo ... Read More
Annual blessing of the animals known for five-star cooked food
THE annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’ took place in Clondalkin Village on Sunday, amid a sizable crowd and sunshine. Deacon Don Devaney blessed parishioner’s pets ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Pam O’Reilly
BALLYFERMOT is an area of Dublin rich in character and history. Ballyfermot's heritage is documented and preserved by a small cabal of dedicated residents, one ... Read More
Bus Connects! Disconnects!
WATCH: “Bus connects! Disconnects! NTA! No way!” These were the chants of a large crowd who marched on Saturday in Ballyfermot in protest at the ... Read More
Ruby (9) has her dancing shoes on becoming national champion
A NINE-year-old girl from Ballyfermot made her family proud as she became the Under 9 champion at the national Irish dance championships. Ruby Hoare competed ... Read More
Lucan
Long awaited swimming pool will be completed next month
THE contractor for the construction of a long-awaited swimming pool has advised that the pool will be completed next month. Lucan Swimming Pool is now ... Read More
Taxi driver (42) repeatedly sexually assaulted woman driving her home
A taxi driver who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young woman he was driving home from a night out has been jailed for five and a ... Read More
‘Outrageous’ department in talks with developer to sell site
Discussions have begun with a developer regarding the disposal of a site to the rear of a National School in an area with a rapidly ... Read More
Sport
Tamhlacht move into second after win over St Mary’s
TAMHLACHT FC 2nds moved into joint second place in the UCFL Division 3A section after they made the short trip to Tymon North and beat ... Read More
Sport
Collinstown U15s end Firhouse’s unbeaten league run
COLLINSTOWN U15’s boys team ended Firhouse Carmel’s unbeaten streak in DDSL Division Four with a 2-1 victory on Saturday. The hosts came into the game ... Read More
Sport
No Treats for Peamount girls in final match
PEAMOUNT United Women’s side finished their season with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Treaty United. The result succumbs the Dublin side to a sixth ... Read More
Sport
Old County edge past Jobstown
IRELAND’S greatest ever goal scorer Robbie Keane watched on as Old County FC booked their spot in the third round of the FAI Junior Cup ... Read More
Sport
Joy for St Mary’s ladies in final
ST MARYS Saggart ladies footballers secured back to back promotions as they defeated St Kevin’s Kilian’s to win the Division 11 cup final on Wednesday. ... Read More
Business
Investor describes C&C as making ‘strategic mistakes’
BULMERS maker C&C Group has appointed Sanjay Nakra to its board as an independent non-executive director. It follows an agreement last month by C&C with ... Read More
Business
‘Immense privilege’ to be named President of Chambers Ireland
FORMER President of South Dublin Chamber Margaret Considine has been elected as the new President of Chambers Ireland. Ms Considine, CEO and Founder of EQuita ... Read More
Business
Building material giant CRH announce chief executive officer
BUILDING materials giant CRH announced the appointment of Jim Mintern as next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Albert Manifold who retires at the end of 2024. ... Read More
LEO
LEO helps shape and grow Weighless Wonders vision
A weight loss and wellness network has launched an exciting new app and employed additional staff with the assistance of the Local Enterprise Office. Weighless ... Read More
Business
Irish Distillers planning for Fox and Geese bottling facility extended for three years
IRISH Distillers Limited (IDL) received planning permission to extend and expand the use of their bottling operations facility at the Fox and Geese, Robinhood Road ... Read More
Priory nursing home seeks increase to room numbers
Alterations to nursing home plans at St Mary’s Priory has been submitted to South Dublin County Council by Steamfrost Ltd. The applicant has lodged permission ... Read More
Private buyer found for former RIC barracks in Clondalkin
SOUTH Dublin County Council will re-engage with the estate agent if the sale of the former RIC Barracks in Clondalkin to a private buyer does ... Read More
Ballyboden St Enda’s gets go-ahead for extension with fully retractable roof
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s GAA Club has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council for the development of a single-storey extension of 130.95 sq m with fully ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Classic Victoria Sponge
This is the perfect recipe for all budding bakers starting off as it is the classic sponge cake mixture that teaches you the creaming method, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Power and magic of storytelling: Mary Kate O’Flanagan discusses ‘Making A Show of Myself’
A CELEBRATION of the power and magic of storytelling. In a modern twist on a beloved Irish pastime, raconteur and international story expert Mary Kate ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Fabulous fungi
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
Freedom FM back on air: Fair City Star Sorcha Furlong to host evening show
"SORCHA is delighted to be on board!" exclaims Sean Power, Station Manager of Freedom FM, a once Templeogue-based radio station. Freedom FM has secured Fair ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Evening of inspiring music: Concert Fundraiser for Kingswood Community Choir trip
"We set up in 2019; it was only supposed to be a month!" laughs Kingwood Community Choir (KCC) Musical Director Pauline Dalton. Dublin Gospel Choir ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... 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
Sponsored Content
Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
