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Belgard pub and apartments approved for Lidl Complex
Jan 08, 2025
A new public house and the construction of a two-storey mixed use development has been granted permission at the Lidl Complex site at Belgard. Located at... Read More
Tallaght
Investment in child services is a ‘pivotal moment’ for Government
The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) called on the next Government to invest in child services more in what they called a “pivotal moment.” According to ... Read More
Paula ‘will be forever loved’ and sadly missed by her family
THE community paid their tributes to Paula Lawlor (32) of Aylesbury, Tallaght, who passed away on Thursday, December 19, in her new home in Wexford. ... Read More
‘We are devastated, we wanted our boy to have the best life’ says mother Una
“When you think about the life a boy was going to have, it’s devastating,” said the mother of a seven-year-old who was diagnosed with muscular ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘A beacon of light with a heart of gold’
TRIBUTES have poured in for Leah French, a community stalwart in Clondalkin, who sadly died on New Year’s Day at Tallaght Hospital. Ms French, a ... Read More
Councillor reverts to his Independent status after a short spell with the Labour Party
THE short reign of Labour membership has come to an end, as Cllr Francis Timmons reverts to independent status. Cllr Timmons, an independent Clondalkin councillor ... Read More
Really moving event at opening of ASD class
The opening of a new class for children with special needs in Scoil Áine, Clondalkin, left “very few dry eyes,” according to principal Marie Beattie. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Tom’s work and legacy will remain deeply appreciated in East Timor
TRIBUTES were paid by President Michael D Higgins for Ballyfermot man Tom Hyland, the East Timor campaigner who died recently. Mr Hyland, a former bus ... Read More
Teen jailed for unprovoked attack on tourists
A teenager who was part of a group of youths who carried out an unprovoked attack on British tourists in Temple Bar has been jailed ... Read More
An Post apologises for ‘serious service failure’ after alleged theft
GARDAI are investigating a staff member in An Post following the alleged theft of letters and small parcels. The incident took place in the Dublin ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan special needs school to be established by next September
A school for students with special needs will be established in Lucan by next September as announced by Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister ... Read More
Green light for Clonburris SDZ development of northern area
THE development of ‘Stage 2’ roads, public parks/open space areas and services infrastructure works in respect of the northern part of the overall Clonburris SDZ ... Read More
Lucan Sarsfields dig deep for tree project
LUCAN Sarsfields, in collaboration with the 100 Million Trees Project, and with the generous support of AIB, make a significant step towards environmental sustainability and ... Read More
Sport
Echo Sport in Review: December
Donore U17 boys claimed a gold medal at the National Juvenile cross country in Tramore. Ballyboden St Enda’s celebrate their U21 Football Championship success Sorcha ... Read More
Sport
Echo Sport in Review: November
Shamrock Rovers Women’s u17s secured a historic league and cup. Evan Caffrey and Conor Kearns won the 2024 Premier Division with Shelbourne after they defeated ... Read More
Sport
Echo Sport in Review: October
Anthony Cross claimed his fourth Emmerson Fittipaldi Trophy in the final Formula Vee race of the season. St Mark’s finished their 2024 season with a ... Read More
Sport
Echo Sport in Review: September
Tallaght Athletic club’s Sean Aigboboh produced a great performance in the heats of the World U20 100m Track and Field Championships in Lima. The National ... Read More
Sport
Echo Sport in Review: August
Knocklyon’s Shane O’Donoghue was in action for the Ireland Olympic men’s hockey team during their 2-0 defeat against India. There was huge disappointment for St ... Read More
LEO
Secrets to take control of your business, brain and body
The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin hosted their annual Christmas Client lunch in The Address Hotel, Citywest recently. Guest speaker Gary Fox from the Entrepreneur ... Read More
Business
AbbVie Ireland appoints new General Manager
Dana Kendall has been appointed General Manager of AbbVie Ireland, a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Based at AbbVie’s commercial headquarters in Citywest, Kendall will lead ... Read More
Business
Irish retail is in danger from the online giants, warns entrepreneur
IRISH retail will fall through just like hospitality if local brands don’t get any support, according to Tallaght entrepreneur Sharon Keegan. Founder of Peachylean, a ... Read More
Business
Women supported at new entrepreneur programme
WOMEN are encouraged to apply for an entrepreneurship programme at TU Dublin. TrailblazHER at TU Dublin announced the launch of its First Steps Programme – ... Read More
Business
Zeus Packaging sees its pre-tax profits drop by over 50 per cent
RATHCOOLE company Zeus Packaging saw pre-tax profits decrease by 54 per cent to €11.26m last year. Revenues rose by 8 per cent from €402.3m to ... Read More
Operator needed for café and community space in Tymon
An operator is being sought to manage a new-build, Intergenerational Centre with a distinctive architectural design and floorspace of approximately 157m2. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Central Boulevard Park to incorporate calisthenics area
THE Central Boulevard Park, one of four main parks proposed for the Adamstown SDZ has been approved by South Dublin County Council. Located in the ... Read More
Scoil Aonghusa gets permission for new school extensions
PLANNING permission has been granted for new school extensions at Scoil Aonghusa junior and senior national schools in Balrothery. The planning includes the construction of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Tightrope Walker: Story navigates woman’s journey through illness and recovery
WITH humour and humility, 'The Tightrope Walker' by Tallaght writer/performer Jenny Macdonald navigates a woman’s journey through the chaotic and profound territory of illness and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Wonka’s Golden Ticket: Clondalkin Drama Group stage popular Panto
"I MADE the "mistake" of mentioning it to our drama kids last January when we were wrapping up our previous panto, and they immediately got ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Creative Producer: Jennifer looking forward to busy year
"I HAVE been an associate artist with Tallaght Community Arts for over 14 years," explains Jennifer Webster, recent recipient of the Merit Award at the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: I’m dreaming of a green Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time for the environment because it produces an enormous amount of excess waste, and with the recent disconcerting release of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A message of welcome and peace from Mayor Baby Pereppadan
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful new year. A huge amount of work has been accomplished over the last six months. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... 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
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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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
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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
