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News
Homeless households wait over five years for a home
Feb 24, 2025
Homeless households across South Dublin had to wait an average of 5.9 years before being allocated a home in 2024. South Dublin County Council released the... Read More
Tallaght
Water truck from TCS arrives at refugee camp
A water truck signed by Tallaght Community School arrived in the largest Palestinian refugee camp last week, giving people access to clean water. Students from ... Read More
New ‘Community morning’ focuses on personal growth
A new ‘community morning’ for people with disabilities has been set up at The Park Community Centre in Ballycullen. On Thursday mornings, the centre hosts ... Read More
Faces of the Community: Craig Wade
If you were to have the pleasure of meeting Old Bawn's Craig Wade, you'd think what a nice fellow, writes Ken Doyle. Intelligent, good sense ... Read More
Clondalkin
Plans sought for emergency accommodation at Towerville
PLANS are being sought for emergency accommodation for homeless families at Towerville on Tower Road, Clondalkin. Emerald Project Management Ltd have applied to South Dublin ... Read More
Living with epilepsy won’t stop you from having a normal life
A mother living with epilepsy called for more awareness on the condition as she was openly talked to her daughter about “mam’s brain hiccups.” Nicole ... Read More
Students clean up area and help replace trees vandalised
“The Empowering Communities Programme in Rowlagh is committed to working with residents and existing community structures to tackle local challenges on the ground" according to ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Man stole handbag from woman (78) containing €2
A man who stole a handbag which contained €2 from a 78-year-old woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison, writes Claire Henry. Dublin ... Read More
Screening of the Miracle Club very ‘poignant’
"The screening went very well and was poignant, as some of the neighbours from Ballyfermot attended," states Ballyfermot-born actor and screenwriter Jimmy Smallhorne when asked ... Read More
‘Concerning’ lack of urgency for domestic violence register
THE lack of urgency in creating a domestic violence register is “deeply concerning” according to Ballyfermot Cllr Hazel De Nortúin (PBP). The domestic violence and ... Read More
Lucan
Completion of swimming pool continues to be a ‘challenge’
STILL no definitive date yet for when the long running saga of Lucan Swimming Pool will be open to the public. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Airport Hopper staff told by text service stopping
AIRPORT Hopper drivers were informed they lost their job via text message as the company operating the servive announced they ceased operations. “I woke up ... Read More
Domestic abuse related calls to gardai increased last year by 8.3% nationally
DOMESTIC abuse related calls to gardai increased in 2024 – by 8.3 per cent nationally and by over 10 per cent in the Western Dublin ... Read More
Sport
Rovers incredible run comes to an end
“Pride is our overwhelming emotion this morning,” says Shamrock Rovers Football Club after they crashed out of the UEFA Conference League after a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out ... Read More
Sport
Massive games for Ireland – Keenan
IRELAND senior men’s head coach Mark Keenan has finalised a squad of 12 players that will compete in two crucial FIBA Basketball World Cup European ... Read More
Sport
Ballyer and Dublin Bus play out a draw
DUBLIN Bus and Ballyfermot United played out a 3-3 draw in Leinster Senior Division One A at the CIE Works at the weekend. In what ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock contest EuroHockey challenge after national success
THREE Rock Rovers retained their Irish National Indoor Trophy last week when they edged out Corinthian 4-3 in the final. This was their 13th Irish ... Read More
Sport
Katie to lead Ireland out in Tallaght Stadium
KILNAMANAGH’S Katie McCabe will lead Ireland out on Friday evening in Tallaght Stadium for the 2025 UEFA Nations League encounter against Türkiye in their opening ... Read More
Business
Bliss cafe is back in business after it closed at end of last year
THERE was good news for a local business in Tallaght with the reemergence of a café that closed before Christmas. The award-winning Bliss Cafe, located ... Read More
Business
Office investment in Broomhill on market with price tag of €6.5m
A BUILDING that holds driving test lessons in Tallaght is on the market for a price in the region of €6.5m. Property agents Lisney have ... Read More
LEO
South Dublin Export & Leadership Development Programme: Building the Next Generation of Business Leaders
The South Dublin Export & Leadership Development Programme, established in September 2021, is shaping the future of business leadership. Now entering its fourth cohort, this ... Read More
LEO
Taking Off – A Conversation on Succeeding in Business
ADVERTORIAL Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in South Dublin won’t want to miss this exclusive conversation with Bobby Healy, CEO and founder of Manna Drone ... Read More
LEO
LEO supporting 276 small firms employing over 1,200 people
LOCAL Enterprise Office South Dublin are supporting 276 small businesses which employ over 1,200 people according to new figures. Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, ... Read More
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More
Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure
LENS Media who have plans for a state-of-the-art TV and film studios have lodged an appeal with South Dublin County Council over the development contribution ... Read More
Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park
PLANNING permission has been granted by South Dublin County Council for Deansrath Family Health Centre (DFHC) to build a new child and family centre in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Panto is a big success: Drama group staged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
"OUR panto “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” went brilliantly," according to Michaela Courtney, PR officer of Clondalkin Drama Group. "We had some of our biggest ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Lasagne of love
I’ve used the same authentic Lasagne recipe for over a decade now but recently I’ve found myself scouring through my vast supply of cookbooks looking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Holding back the water
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
Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre
“Language is a very important part of our identity, and linguistic diversity enriches our society," says Tony Fegan, Creative Producer of the 8th Mother Tongues ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Seven Ages of Mam: Hilarious show about life as a woman, daughter and a mother
A LAUGH-out-loud funny yet poignant one woman show starring Pauline O’Driscoll ('Smalltown,' 'The Young Offenders,' 'The Tourist') in which Mam hilariously reminisces about her life ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... 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
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Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... 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
