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New €7.95m Citywest Library expected to be ready by mid 2026
Apr 23, 2026
The construction of the new €7.95 million Citywest Library is expected to be completed by “mid-year”, with a fit-out set to follow before it is open to... Read More
Tallaght
GAA club women link up to train for Mini Marathon
Women from St Anne’s and Thomas Davis GAA clubs launched their joint training effort for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dodder Valley Park on ... Read More
Clean-up in the Springfield estate was a ‘roaring success’
OVER 60 Springfield residents took part in the latest clean-up of their estate in Tallaght, with more than 45 bags of litter collected as part ... Read More
Alterations made to village plans after strong public reaction
WATCH: The council has made alterations to their Tallaght Village plans after the strong public reaction to the consultation period. The local authority has proposed ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Robbie Nolan
THIS week, we’re delighted to feature Clondalkin’s Robbie Nolan, founder member of the Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland, or as he and all of the ... Read More
Sensory delights from new room unveiled for Bawnogue children
A new sensory room for children in the Bawnogue Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) has been unveiled after €8,000 worth of funding has been granted. ... Read More
Six years for man who attempted to strangle pregnant partner
A 21-year-old man has been jailed for six years for attacking two women, including his pregnant partner, in their homes a year apart, reports Natasha ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Luke’s odyssey gets the message out!
A Dublin man and his profoundly disabled cousin will begin an odyssey of seven running events, totalling 125km, this month. Brian Ellison, 41, from Clonshaugh, ... Read More
Concerns raised about plans to bring in early childcare services
The Minister for Education and Youth has been asked to clarify if there are plans to bring in more early childcare spaces in Ballyfermot after ... Read More
Convicted murderer, already serving life, gets three years
A convicted murderer, who is serving a life sentence for shooting his brother-in-law, has been given a three-year jail term for endangering a garda he ... Read More
Lucan
€20m Lucan swimming pool is expected to open shortly after over a decade waiting
WATCH: The long-awaited Lucan pool is expected to be open for business “by the end of the month,” according to the council’s Chief Executive. The ... Read More
Abandoned canal boats give rise to concern
A letter has been sent to Waterways Ireland concerning boats located along the newly opened 12th Lock section of the Grand Canal Greenway that “appear ... Read More
Over €90k given for repair of St Finian’s School
St Finian’s School in Peamount Hospital has been awarded €90,108 under the repair and protection of landmark buildings under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026. ... Read More
Sport
Loreto secure EY Hockey league crown
LORETO were officially crowned EY Hockey League Winners at Loreto Beaufort against the backdrop of their centenary celebrations, with the fate of the six sides ... Read More
Sport
Golden Cobra’s Halle tops in All-Ireland final
GOLDEN Cobra Boxing Club recently saw its first national champion in several years with Halle Bardon winning the G2 All-Ireland Championships where she secured a ... Read More
Sport
March Sports Star of the Month is Uchechim Disu
Uchechim Disu has been named as the Active South Dublin’s Sports Star of the Month following recent impressive performances for Tallaght AC. Disu’s performance in ... Read More
Sport
March Team of the Month is Glenanne men’s Hockey Club
WATCH Glenanne Hockey Club are the recipients of Active South Dublin’s team of the Month for March 2026 after their Men’s first team won the ... Read More
Sport
Rovers ‘had to ride out storm in the second half’
SHAMROCK Rovers defeated Bohemians in the Dublin Derby on Friday evening in Tallaght Stadium with a 2-1 scoreline. Rovers availed of some fortune with Graham ... Read More
Business
Áine named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy, the founder of viral Irish beauty brand The Smooth Company, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe. ... Read More
Business
Recycling rate remains stuck at 42 per cent
A new Greyhound Recycling survey of over 6,900 Dublin and Kildare households finds that residents understand recycling rules on paper — but daily convenience undermines ... Read More
Business
Students recognised for commitment
Seven students from the community surrounding Nangor Road have been recognised for their academic achievement and commitment to education. Baileys’ main production facility is based ... Read More
Business
Chamber hosts art exhibition for charity
An exhibition and sale of a collection of over 100 paintings by the late artist Sean Mc Gibney raised €12,540 for the Irish Cancer Society. ... Read More
Business
Wooden floor specialists invest €300,000 in Cookstown facility
WOOD flooring specialist Canadia has invested €300,000 to expand its Tallaght showroom and warehouse space to 55,000 sq ft. Canadia recently completed the renovation and ... Read More
Plans for 63 apartments in Adamstown
PLANS for over 60 apartments in Adamstown have been submitted with South Dublin County Council. Clear Real Estate Holdings Limited are seeking permission for development ... Read More
Industrial building plans for Citywest
PLANS for a new industrial building in Citywest Business Park have been submitted with South Dublin County Council. Everest Productions Ltd submitted the proposal for ... Read More
Live music refused at Black Lion pub pavilion
PERMISSION have been refused for the controlled use of amplified sound, including live music, within the existing pavilion structure at the Black Lion Public House. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Orzo Pasta Risotto with Peas & Pancetta
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Dance of the Cherry Trees
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
Young people design book focused on suicide prevention
"The three girls are 14 and 15 and they come down to the ABLE project," explains Lauren McDonald. Three young people from the ABLE Project, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘A Knock at Your Door’ gets ready for international festival
HAL Pictures Ltd., founded by Clondalkin-based writer/director Alan Hopkins and producer Husni Hafid, has completed principal photography on their Screen Ireland-supported film 'A Knock at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘My Cottage Community’ new music blog
"IT emphasises an 'old school' vibe of shared songs, stories, kitchen sessions, and house concerts," explains Tallaght musician Shane O Fearghail. His new idea for ... 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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EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Newcastle to be hosted by Dancing with The Stars judge Brian Redmond
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
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