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News
Plans for new €50m brain health centre of excellence in Cookstown
Aug 30, 2024
Tallaght University Hospital Foundation have lodged plans for a new Centre of Excellence in Brain Health and Dementia in Cookstown Industrial Estate, The Echo understands will... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Buddy Mansfield
Buddy Mansfield of Brittas is one of those people who hold communities together. A taxi driver and lifelong resident of the fine little village, Buddy ... Read More
‘Lovely walk’ from Bohernabreena only took about an hour and a half
Several engaging physical activities were held in the locality over the weekend to encourage women and young girls to be active. Her Outdoors Week, which ... Read More
Kevin suffered fatal injuries when struck by SUV on N81
A file on a Garda investigation in relation to the death of a young Tallaght man who was killed when struck by a vehicle near ... Read More
Clondalkin
Relay for Life raises over €20k
“OUR MOTTO is: One Day, One Night, One Community, One Fight,” said Caroline Corcoran, Chairperson of the South County Dublin branch of ‘Relay For Life’ ... Read More
Open night for drug and alcohol taskforce in Sept
A local drug and alcohol taskforce will hold an open night next month. The Community Reps of Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force (CDATF) will ... Read More
Tributes paid to Fr Derek, former Clondalkin curate
TRIBUTES were made following the death of Fr Derek Smyth, a former curate in Clondalkin. Fr Derek died on August 13 at St Vincent’s Private ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Mystery Tour hits all the buttons for fun and frolics
A GREAT way for the elderly to have a carefree and cheerful day out, the “Mystery Tour” departing from Ballyfermot last Saturday was a success ... Read More
Thirteen European countries welcomed by Ballyfermot
BALLYFERMOT Youth Service welcomed over thirty youth workers from 13 European countries on Monday, August 19, to discuss and plan Erasmus+ youth exchanges for teenagers ... Read More
From singing, tap-dancing to the Wall of Death adventures
KATHLEEN Gillespie recalled her high-octane exploits during her time as a variety performer in her youth, as she and her family and friends celebrated her ... Read More
Lucan
10,000 people are expected to attend festival
LUCAN Festival 2024 was launched on Thursday in the local pub Kennys for its 14th edition. From Monday September 2 to Sunday, September 8, the ... Read More
Kishoge station is officially declared open – 15 years late
Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless officially opened Kishoge Train Station on Monday, 15 years after its construction. Kishoge is the ... Read More
Rock stage, historical walks, and American fire trucks
LUCAN Festival 2024 promises to be the best one yet, showcasing a range of activities, plus some new additions such as an inaugural chess tournament. ... Read More
Sport
Rovers draw Chelsea in Conference League
Shamrock Rovers have been drawn to play Premier League giants Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League. The draw which was made today in Monaco also ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s pipped at the post by Crokes
KILMACUD Crokes registered all their scores from open play as they secured a second Go Ahead Ireland Dublin LGFA Championship title in three days, as ... Read More
Sport
Bangor tops in seven-goal thriller
SPECTATORS at the Transport Club in Crumlin were treated to a thriller on Sunday as the home side Bangor Celtic took the honours in a ... Read More
Sport
Westside host successful Emerald Cup
WESTSIDE Boxing Club brought another successful Emerald Box Cup to Tallaght. Held in the Tallaght Leisure Centre it took place over three days from August ... Read More
Sport
Daire remains in second in the championship
DAIRE Flock continues to grow in confidence as he remains in second place in the championship as he goes to Donnington Park with three rounds ... Read More
Business
NVD plan to build logistics hub at its Baldonnell facility
THE National Vehicle Distribution (NVD) hope to build a large logistics hub at its Baldonnel facility. NVD Trading are seeking planning permission to change the ... Read More
Business
Challenging trading conditions closes Terenure Chimac branch
THE Terenure branch of Korean fried chicken business Chimac announced it was closing due to “challenging trading conditions”. The business is owned by Sofie Rooney ... Read More
Business
Almost 3,000 firms have received scheme grants
Minister for Business, Employment and Retail and local TD Emer Higgins has announced that 2,789 businesses in South Dublin have benefitted from a total of ... Read More
Business
WorkHuman gets green light for bicycle store
TECH software firm WorkHuman has received planning permission to install a bike store for employees at its Park West premises. According to plans lodged with ... 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
Pavilion structure refused at Quinlan’s Black Lion Pub
PLANNING permission and retention permission has been refused for a single storey pavilion structure in the grounds of Quinlan’s – the Black Lion pub in ... Read More
Effective systems in place to deliver planning functions
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) found that South Dublin County Council has effective systems and procedures in place to deliver its planning functions, ... Read More
Go-ahead needed for electric charging bays at SuperValu
THE ESB is seeking planning permission for works to facilitate the two electric vehicle charging units and four charging bays in the SuperValu Walkinstown car ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Butterflies and the weather
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
25 years of singing: Founded in 1998 Lucan gospel choir has over 70 members
“LUCAN Gospel Choir looks back on 25 years of singing!”, exclaims Ian Brabazon, director. Bernie Martin founded the Lucan Gospel Choir in 1998, and it ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Love Of Music: Skull the Pierre releases ep ‘Make art not content’
“The privileged should give, and I’m privileged to be here. This is my gift to Dublin”. Following his latest EP, 'Make Art Not Content,' Dublin’s ... 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
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
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
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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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