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News
Over 2,000 homes built in South Dublin since start of year
Jun 27, 2024
Housing commencement numbers since January shows strong Government commitment to improving housing supply, a Fine Gael Minister said. The latest report from the Department of Housing... Read More
Tallaght
St Mark’s junior and senior national schools celebrate 50 years
ST MARK’S junior and senior national schools in Springfield marked 50 years since they were founded with a celebration in St Mark’s Church on Wednesday, ... Read More
Gaelscoil na Giúise celebrate 10 years since it was founded
A FIR tree was planted in the grounds of Gaelscoil na Giúise in Firhouse on Friday, as part of the school’s celebrations to mark ten ... Read More
Applegreen lodge appeal after off licence plan refused
APPLEGREEN has lodged an appeal against South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse permission for an off licence in its Ballymount petrol station in the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Plans are in place to upgrade and enhance Camac Valley Caravan and Camping park
PLANS are in place to upgrade Camac Valley Caravan and Camping Park as part of South Dublin County Council’s €5m enhancement works for Corkagh Park. ... Read More
Man (45) broke three bones in driver’s face with a tyre iron
A man has been given community service for breaking three bones in another driver’s face with a tyre iron during an incident of road rage ... Read More
Think before you flush
Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann headed to Clondalkin Library to speak with the local Grow It Yourself group on all things sewage related litter. The ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Concerns cemetery is overgrown and ‘out of sight and forgotten’
CONCERNS persist that Bluebell Cemetery will become overgrown and “out of sight and forgotten.”, The historic graveyard dates back over 300 years and is owned ... Read More
Family hub plans lodged by Son of Divine Providence
A PLANNING application to retain the use of a family hub at Sarsfield House in Ballyfermot was lodged last month with Dublin City Council. Sons ... Read More
School submit information in relation to extension plan
ADDITIONAL information has been submitted in relation to plans for an extension to Our Lady of the Wayside National School in Bluebell. The proposal, which ... Read More
Lucan
Stewarts raise €45k towards therapy hub
A local service provider for people with intellectual disabilities has raised €45,000 towards the expansion of one of its therapy hubs. The 32nd Stewarts Foundation ... Read More
Power of community education supporting lone parents potential
A local women’s group are launching today (Thursday) a report into the crucial importance of community education for lone parents. Women’s Collective Ireland (WCI), Ronanstown ... Read More
Decision due on McEvoy’s pub proposal for apartments
ADDITIONAL information has been submitted about the proposed demolition of existing derelict structures at the former McEvoy’s pub site in Newcastle to make way for ... Read More
Sport
Tailteann Games success for Tallaght athletes
TALLAGHT athletes tasted success at the Tailteann Games in Morton Stadium, Santry last Saturday when representing Leinster Schools. Brianna Dwyer Carty contested the 300m and ... Read More
Sport
Biggest crowd in league at Tallaght Stadium
ATTENDANCES at domestic fixtures with League of Ireland Clubs has risen to over half a million at the summer break for the first time with ... Read More
Sport
O’Donoghue named in hockey squad for Olympic Games
THE Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially named the men’s hockey team that will compete this summer at the Olympic Games in Paris and includes ... Read More
Sport
Walshe posts new Irish record in Rome
ELLEN Walshe claimed an outstanding gold medal in a new Irish Record in the 400m Individual Medley as she continued her preparations for Paris in ... Read More
Sport
Mark’s U14 girls secure league crown
ST MARK’S U14 girls football team were celebrating at the weekend when they secured the Division Six league title. The Springfield side have had an ... Read More
Business
Awards celebrate businesses for their environmental efforts
THE 2024 Pakman Awards, which celebrates best recycling and waste management practices is open for entries from businesses, organisations, community groups, and individuals across Ireland. ... Read More
Business
Local elections provides opportunity for advancement and productivity
THE local elections provide an opportunity for advancement and productivity, according to Dublin Chamber, who congratulate all successful candidates entering into new terms on the ... Read More
Business
Construction starts on new supermarket store in Kilcarbery
CONSTRUCTION recently commenced on the development of a new Lidl supermarket in Kilcarbery, Clondalkin. Builders have been on site since Thursday, May 30, working on ... Read More
Business
Rovers share insights with business community preparing for the future
THE sporting and business world collaborated in a meeting of minds at a special event this week in Tallaght. Members of South Dublin Chamber attended ... Read More
Business
Heritage Credit Union introduce ‘Learner Loan’
Heritage Credit Union has introduced a new ‘Learner Loan’, designed to alleviate the financial burden on young members and their families faced with the increasing ... Read More
Change of use of yet to be developed warehouse into staff facillities
PERMISSION has been granted for the change of use of a yet-to-be-developed warehouse into office/staff facilities in a property on Kingswood Road in the Citywest ... Read More
€650,000 asking price for nine acre plot in Citywest
A NINE-ACRE plot of development land adjacent to the Naas Road and directly opposite Citywest Business Park has gone on the market with an asking ... Read More
Plans are granted to turn Towerville into guest house
PERMISSION has been granted for the change of use of Towerville house on Tower Road in Clondalkin from a residential dwelling into a guest house. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
What a difference a year makes! – Extraordinary year for North Clondalkin choir
THE North Clondalkin Community Choir has had an extraordinary year by any measure. The fledgling choir started out last summer in a state of uncertainty ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sea food butternut squash & Sage risotto
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I am always trying to find ways to incorporate ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Inspector Drake and the Perfekt Crime – Clondalkin Drama Group
'INSPECTOR Drake and the Perfekt Crime' is a "comedic farce" by playwright David Tristram that follows the great Inspector Drake and the hapless Sergeant Plod ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Beautiful Laburnum
In May and June, a Laburnum bush in flower is a beautiful thing. Its large dangling bunches of golden yellow, vanilla-scented blossoms give the bush ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Ealain Nua’ four emerging artists exhibit their work
AN art exhibition, ‘Ealain Nua’, showcasing the work of four emerging artists who “came together” at an evening drawing class in Palmerstown Community School, is ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: The Memoirs of Patty Lee
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Research is changing the way we view history
There is growing interest in the ancient Roman Empire nowadays, spurred on by historians who are re-examining archaeological discoveries in the light of new knowledge. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: The Memoirs of Andy Mulvaney
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
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: Since Adam was a boy
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: An Chluain sculpture redolent of past and ‘fish-rich’ Camac
Clondalkin locals know that the highest area in the district includes the place where Monastery Road meets Woodford Hill. Here, a grassy section with a ... Read More
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A second chance in education – Advanced Manufacturing Technician Course
Sponsored Content KWETB's QQI Level 6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program is a comprehensive one-year full-time course designed to offer a second chance in education to ... Read More
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Data Centre Technician Programme at TUD Tallaght – Read students’ experiences
Sponsored Content AMAZON Web Services (AWS) is continuing to support Technological University Dublin-Tallaght to offer scholarships to selected students taking on the university's Data Centre ... Read More
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Tackling hayfever with pharmacist Eimear Naughton, Meaghers Glenview
Sponsored Content Hayfever is a type of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is a condition where something that causes an allergic reaction makes the inside of ... Read More
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Kingsbury Furniture welcome customers back to new store
ADVERTORIAL THE owners of a Tallaght furniture shop that has been trading for 33 years, and which reopened last week following a flood last September, ... Read More
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Life sessions in Liffey Valley
ADVERTORIAL Liz Tiernan, Biodiversity in Schools expert and paediatric sleep specialist Kelly Geoghan, Sleepy Stars were joined by Jaden Doran and Ellie Greenan to officially ... Read More
