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Boomers pub submit plans for new 22 unit aparthotel
May 09, 2024
PLANS have been submitted for the change of use of part of the first floor function room in Boomers pub in Clondalkin and the construction of... Read More
Tallaght
Frustration as fire started in play area during works
A FIRE being lit at a new exercise play area that was under construction as part of the Jobstown Park upgrade works has “put a ... Read More
Care at Home expand in Tallaght after agreeing move with Trustus
THE homecare services provided by Tallaght-based Trustus Senior Care were recently transferred to Care at Home in a move that has been described as “seamless”. ... Read More
Shape a vision for Castle Stables and Courtyards
HELP shape a vision for the Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham through an online consultation the local authority is urging the public. The Castle ... Read More
Clondalkin
Funding support for social gatherings at Áras Chrónáin
THE Council are prepared to support the Friday social gatherings at Áras Chrónáin, Clondalkin in any way that they can. This is what Councillors were ... Read More
Foodbank to remain at centre after agreement
CLONDALKIN Helping the Homeless (CHH) are free to remain at Bawnogue Youth and Community Centre. “Clondalkin Foodbank will continue to distribute food from Bawnogue Youth ... Read More
Toastmasters enjoy an evening with playwright and poet Áine
CLONDALKIN Toastmasters welcomed the writer Áine Ní Ghlinn last Tuesday, April 16. “So exciting to meet the lovely writer and journalist Áine Ní Ghlinn who ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Much tougher’ action needed to deal with trouble tenants
DUBLIN City Council need to get “much tougher” in dealing with trouble tenants and thugs intimidating residents, according to Dublin South Central councillors. Speaking at ... Read More
Family resource centres benefit from €1.5m fund
FAMILY resource centres (FRCs) in Tallaght and Ballyfermot are among those included in a €1.5m fund to benefit 54 FRCs around the country. Minister for ... Read More
Brothers who ‘spotted an opportunity in the criminal market’ jailed for three years
TWO brothers have been jailed for three years on charges related to organised crime involving the use of modified cars to steal tools from building ... Read More
Lucan
Council’s decision upheld after resident lodges appeal
A NEWCASTLE resident’s appeal against a decision to grant permission to a developer for the construction of a two-storey crèche has been unsuccessful. The subject ... Read More
Gearing up to host first-ever Darkness Into Light event
LUCAN is gearing up to host its first-ever Darkness Into Light event, with the local committee collaborating closely with Gardaí and Fingal County Council to ... Read More
44 apartments and six commercial units planned for Newcastle
PLANS for the construction of 44 apartments and six commercial units in three blocks on Main Street and New School Road in Newcastle have been ... Read More
Sport
Champs Peamount send Rovers packing
SHAMROCK Rovers were defeated by two goals to nil against last year's SSE Women’s Premier Division Champions Peamount United, an Erin McLaughlin brace netting three ... Read More
Sport
Durkan captains Dubs minors to brilliant win
Ella O’Connell scored Dublin’s winner right on the hour as they claimed the Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor A Camogie Shield after seeing off Wexford ... Read More
Sport
Good results from Tallaght athletes
THERE were some very good performances by Tallaght athletes at the Irish Miler’s and Dublin Graded Meets which were held respectively on Saturday and Sunday ... Read More
Sport
Ellen smashes one of Ireland’s longest standing swim records
ELLEN Walshe has smashed one of Ireland’s longest standing Irish Records at the Leinster Swimming Championships at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre. Templeogue Swimming ... Read More
Sport
Comfortable victory for Lucan United Under14s
LUCAN United Girls Under 14 got their MGL game, with Balrath FC, over in double quick time in Airlie Heights, Lucan, on Sunday morning when ... Read More
Business
Happy 44th Birthday to The Echo Newspaper
As The Echo reaches its 44th birthday we would like to thank our community and local businesses for your continued support and loyal commitment throughout ... Read More
Business
Contractors start work on Airton Road extension which will take 13 months
CONTRACTORS started on the Airton Road extension this week in what is estimated to be a 13-month project according to South Dublin County Council. Part ... Read More
Business
Only 25 per cent of businesses register for support packages
JUST over 25 per cent of businesses in South Dublin County have registered for a support package offered by government in the Budget with the ... Read More
Business
Packaging business Zeus acquires UK’s largest paper product manufacturers
RATHCOOLE packaging business Zeus has acquired the Weedon Group, the UK's largest independent integrated paper product manufacturers, for an undisclosed amount. Global packaging group Zeus, ... Read More
Business
New ‘Pharmacy of the future’ opens at Tallaght Retail Centre
THE new Pharmacy Hub Belgard at Tallaght Retail Centre is envisaged as a “pharmacy of the future” with consultation rooms to extend its services for ... Read More
Office staff facilities proposed for warehouse on Kingswood Road
PERMISSION is being sought for the change of use of a warehouse into office/staff facilities in a property on Kingswood Road in the Citywest Business ... Read More
Firm went into liquidation halfway through project
SANCTA Maria College in Ballyroan has been granted an extension to the duration of planning permission for the construction of a new PE hall, changing ... Read More
Plans for change of use of four office units into four one-bed apartments
PLANNING permission is being sought for the change of use of four office units in Library Square on Main Street in Rathcoole into four one-bed ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Got Talent Finale: Annual show held in Scoil Aonghusa
THE ANNUAL Scoil Aonghusa’s Got Talent grand final took place last week with special guest Baz Ashmawy as one of the judges. The school had ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Art Competition: Popular competition dates back to 1955
THREE South Dublin students were amongst 29 young artists from the county to have won top prizes in this year’s 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Orzo Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta
I do love a good risotto and i have many different go-to recipes, some of which i have shared with you in my blog, but ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Fascinating world of fasciation
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
Tallaght’s Got Talent: Rainne Isibeal Marzo takes top spot at the Square show
The sun and the stars came out on Saturday for the live finale of The Square’s Tallaght’s Got Talent competition, with X-Factor sensation Mary Byrne, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: River Camac can’t cope with what may be ahead
CLIMATE change is causing more frequent and larger floods, affecting Ireland’s rivers, low-lying areas and coastal regions. In recent years particularly, higher tides combined with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Councillors’ powers are limited and still remain so
AMONGST other matters requiring our votes, there’s a Local Election to our County Council (SDCC) on June 7. Voters are the backbone of our democracy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road. Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle. It’s named after a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed
In the space of a lifetime, Ireland’s currency has gone from pounds to punts to euros. In the era of our pounds currency, our economy ... Read More
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Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a not-for-profit in South Dublin driving change in your community? If so, you could secure up to €50,000 to amplify your impact through ... Read More
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Countdown is on for The Square’s ‘Tallaght’s Got Talent’
ANTICIPATION is building for the live show finale of “Tallaght’s Got Talent”, to be held in The Square, on Saturday April 20, between 1pm and ... Read More
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A Journey to Tranquility: Exploring the Healing Charms of Ciechocinek Uzdrowisko
In the heart of Poland, nestled amid the lush landscapes of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, lies a town steeped in healing traditions and natural splendor. Welcome ... Read More
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Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More
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Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums
SPECSAVERS volunteers recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s Street and slum communities in India. Among those volunteers, was Lisa ... Read More
