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Lucan
Shock as village gutted and trees uprooted
Oct 21, 2024
SOUTH Dublin County Council have said they will look at how they communicate their plans following a stinging week of criticism after the commencement of its... Read More
Tallaght
Inhaling laughing gas is ‘no laughing matter’
EIGHTEEN canisters of “laughing gas” have been found a few metres away from South Dublin County Hall. A resident found the dumped canisters near Rua ... Read More
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
Clondalkin
Youths setting bonfires are ‘facilitated’ by adult residents
YOUTHS setting bonfires in Clondalkin are being “facilitated” by adult residents, said Councillor William Carey (SF). On Sunday, October 6, Dublin Fire Brigade were called ... Read More
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
Ballyfermot
Susanne was a keen photographer and was passionate about her community
BALLYFERMOT bade a fond farewell to one of its most beloved daughters with the sad passing of Susanne Plummer, stalwart of Ballyfermot Heritage Group, Ballyfermot ... Read More
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
Lucan
Lions Club raise €3k at table quiz
RENOWNED Lucan based charitable organisation Lucan Lions kicked off their Christmas fundraising campaign with a table quiz at Lucan Sarsfields GAA club on Friday, reports ... Read More
Shock as village gutted and trees uprooted
SOUTH Dublin County Council have said they will look at how they communicate their plans following a stinging week of criticism after the commencement of ... Read More
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
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
Unilever caves to pressure and pulls its business out of Russia
UNILEVER has caved to international pressure and pulled out of Russia. The firm, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with an Irish base ... 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
Maxol granted permission to build forecourt building
MAXOL have been granted permission for the part demolition of the existing forecourt building, the removal of the existing car wash, compound, storage shed, totem ... 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
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
