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News
Primary Health Care Centre will go ahead
Jul 25, 2025
Plans for a new primary healthcare centre in Saggart will now go ahead after appeals to An Coimisíun Pleanála were rejected. Plans for the four-storey Primary... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Jeff Bibby
Jeff Bibby is a man born in London, within the sound of Bow Bells, who met a fine Bohernabreena cailín on holiday and his life ... Read More
Kathleen and Marian complete their 150th parkrun in Tymon Park
Christine Poole writes about two local women who are known well to the community and hold a very special place in her heart – her ... Read More
Tallaght without our Main Street is not Tallaght
ADVERTORIAL Tallaght village is the heart of Tallaght. The retail hub may have slipped to The Square, but Main Street is still core to modern ... Read More
Clondalkin
Heatwave no barrier for Tidy Town’s volunteers to work
While the recent hot spell might seem perfect for Tidy Towns volunteers to do their work, it’s actually been less than ideal. “It’s excessively warm, ... Read More
Hank sniffs his way to ‘Nose of Tralee’ final
A long-legged Labrador pup has secured a spot as the Dublin finalist for the 2025 Nose of Tralee competition. Hank, a seven-month-old golden Labrador from ... Read More
Got two months for ‘erratic’ behaviour’
A MAN found in possession of public service cards belonging to two elderly people, was sentenced to two months imprisonment at Blanchards-town District Court. Shay ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Miss Teen Ireland Junior gets a twirl from Cyra
“She was only after turning 13 when she entered,” explains Ballyfermot mother Amanda Carthy about her daughter Cyra, who recently won the Junior title of ... Read More
Messing about on the river
If anyone has been enjoying the recent good weather, it’s surely the kids taking part in this year’s Ballyfermot Youth Service summer camps. Running for ... Read More
Young Palestinian GAA players devastated by Irish visa refusal
A group of young GAA players due to travel to Ireland from Palestine have been denied visas by the Irish Immigration Service. Over 30 children ... Read More
Lucan
Ten schools seek Safe School Zone works to protect pupils
Ten schools across south Dublin have applied for Safe School Zone works to make getting to school safer for pupils. Five of these schools should ... Read More
Adamstown pupil brings home Eureka gold with animal project
A student from Adamstown Community College topped an international science competition with a project about the animals’ perception of the world. Amelia Lupascu (16) was ... Read More
Lucan House and Demesne bold and inclusive Masterplan published
South Dublin County Council has published the Lucan House and Demesne Masterplan, outlining a bold and inclusive vision to transform this historic estate into a ... Read More
Sport
St Patrick’s score late winner in Europe
St Patrick’s Athletic have continued their unbeaten run in Europe with a scrappy but deserved 1-0 win in the Europa Conference League in Inchicore on ... Read More
Sport
Big win for Shamrock Rovers in Europe
Shamrock Rovers enjoyed a fruitful trip to Gibraltar on Thursday evening as they managed to score four past St Joseph's, putting themselves in an excellent ... Read More
Sport
Medals galore for swimmers at c’ships
Tallaght Swim Club are fresh off the back of an amazing performance at this year's National Age Group Championships which includes athletes up to the ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields up and running
After a strong showing in the second half Lucan Sarsfields would cruise to an eleven point victory in their first game of group 1 in ... Read More
Sport
Boxing club receives backing from company
Jobstown Boxing Club trains boxers of all ages but has become renowned over the ten years since it was founded, for the positive impact it ... Read More
Business
Coyne Solicitors awarded Dublin’s Property Law Firm of the Year
Lucan-based Coyne Solicitors are ready for growth as the company was awarded Dublin’s Property Law Firm of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2025. ... Read More
Business
Special milestone marked for staff at Clayton Hotel
As part of the celebrations for 20 years of the Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, another special milestone was marked for their staff who have worked ... Read More
Business
3Cooks win best event caterer title at key award ceremony
A business founded by two Tallaght natives earned the title of ‘Best Event Caterer for under 100 guests’ at a key award ceremony for the ... Read More
Business
Peamount Healthcare picks up prestigious Gold Award
Peamount Healthcare has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award by the Irish Heart Foundation, recognising its outstanding efforts to promote heart-healthy food choices for patients, ... Read More
Business
Most Innovative Transformation award presented to An Cosán
An Cosán has been awarded the prestigious “Most Innovative Transformation” award at the Digital Transformation and AI Awards 2025. The organisation received its award recognising ... Read More
‘Remarkable’ house on the market for over €2 million
A “remarkable” five-bedroom property close to Marley Park is on the market for over €2 million. Amazonia, an oasis of tranquility located within the exclusive ... Read More
Approval given for change of use of Plaza night club to a GYM
PROPOSALS have been approved by South Dublin County Council for the change of use of a bar, restaurant and night club into a gym at ... Read More
Tenants are left in limbo since ‘in situ’ scheme was suspended
Tenants who were working with the council to purchase their homes under the Tenant-in-Situ scheme have been left in limbo since the scheme was suspended ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Nature’s Tapestry’ – photographic exhibition at TUH
Tallaght University Hospital invites readers to peruse their latest exhibition: ‘Nature’s Tapestry’, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife Ireland has to offer. These photographs ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Artist Pamela to exhibit at Connecting Artists 2025
"I APPLIED for the exhibition three times before getting picked on the third time," explains Lucan-based Pamela Kavanagh, originally from Clondalkin. She is among five ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Anne launches book Living in a Land That Time Forgot
'LIVING in a Land That Time Forgot' by Anne Heffernan, a Rathcoole native, was launched in the Tallaght Library on Thursday, July 10. Anne is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Mighty Hawk Moths
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
Acko releases single ‘Never Be So Young’
"THE simple message of it is, you never know what's around the corner and we'll never be as young as we are now, so let's ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
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
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Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest
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Business
Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
A GARDEN party held at the Ace Enterprise Park in Bawnogue to mark its 30th anniversary, brought together over 60 attendees from across the business ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
ADVERTORIAL Ohk energy, Ireland’s largest and most trusted solar installer, analysed how much electricity Dublin residents can expect to produce from solar. As part of ... Read More
Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
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