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Housing, immigration and healthcare are main issues in election
Nov 28, 2024
GENERAL Election 2024 will see a new government in theory, but most likely it will be once again, a Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition. Sinn... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Rebecca McDermott
KNOCKLYON woman Rebecca McDermott is someone whose services are invaluable to countless families in the Dublin area, by Ken Doyle. Rebecca is the co-founder and ... Read More
‘I wish we could have a place where we could go and visit them’
“OUR BIRTHDAY wish is to find him, and please God we will,” said Sacred Heart FC President Joe Maughan thinking about the son he lost ... Read More
St Finian’s and Peamount Utd raise funds for Ruby’s recovery
TWO Sports, One Goal: The Battle of the Clubs for Ruby. The “Battle of the Clubs” brought together two local sporting powerhouses, St Finian’s GAA ... Read More
Clondalkin
Round Tower club celebrates 140 years since its founding
ROUND Tower GAA Club in Clondalkin celebrated 140 years since its founding on Friday night in an event at the Red Cow Moran Hotel. RTÉ ... Read More
Charity football match for Scoil Mochua brought a day of fun and teamwork and an impressive €20k
A CHARITY football match raised an impressive €20,000 for Scoil Mochua Clondalkin CRC. The football match took place at Sacred Heart Football Club in Tallaght, ... Read More
Moyle Park students get bursaries worth €30,000
THE presentation of the Paul Caffrey and Marist Bursaries took place in Moyle Park College, Clondalkin. The Paul Caffrey Bursary was founded by a past ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Three years for man who said he would cut partner’s throat
A man who beat his partner so badly he checked she was breathing afterwards and later threatened to cut her throat and eat her liver ... Read More
St John Bosco centre poster project gives a voice to young women
ST JOHN Bosco Youth Centre in Bluebell has completed a project with a group of young women, empowering them to voice their concerns and advocate ... Read More
Engineers investigate the flooding at Davitt Road
ENGINEERS have met with Luas operator Transdev to discuss flooding at the pedestrian crossing to the Luas on Davitt Road in Drimnagh. Cllr Daithí Doolan ... Read More
Lucan
Permanent TSB in Lucan village on the market for €1,275,000
THE Permanent TSB Branch property on Main Street in Lucan village is on the market for €1,275,000. The property features a modern two-storey, purpose-built retail ... Read More
Family Resource Centres may hold the key to cohesive and inclusive communities in Dublin
Representatives from Family Resource Centres (FRCs) in Dublin attended the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) national conference at the Hodson Bay Hotel. Patricia McCann ... Read More
Mural gives people creative alternative
Ronanstown Youth Service in collaboration with South Dublin County Council, South Dublin County Partnership and North Clondalkin Community Development Programme have engaged a group of ... Read More
Sport
Rapid show from Rovers in Vienna
Shamrock Rovers confirmed their place in the knockout rounds of the UEFA Conference League as they battled to an impressive 1-1 draw away to Rapid ... Read More
Sport
Commercials U18 camogie side tops in c’ship decider
COMMERCIALS lifted the U18 Division 4 Camogie Championship after a 1-08 to 1 04 victory over Clontarf. Amidist poor pitch conditions due to the weather, ... Read More
Sport
Boden U21s march into final
BALLYBODEN St Endas under 21 footballers secured a third U21 A Championship final in a row after they overcame a talented Clontarf side 3-10 to ... Read More
Sport
Ella helps Ireland CP team to bronze at the World Cup
KNOCKLYON native Ella Sherlock was recently part of the Ireland Women’s Cerebral Palsy team who claimed bronze at the IFCPF World Cup in Salou, reports ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght athletes in the Limelight
SEVERAL Tallaght athletes were in the limelight in the past week with Rhasidat Adeleke after her superb performances at the Olympics and European Championships being ... Read More
Business
‘A Little Idea’ company scoops ‘Best Jewellery Brand’ award
TALLAGHT creator Ali Lowndes recently won Best Jewellery Brand in the Irish Made Awards 2024. “I have a young family and run the business independently. ... Read More
Business
Aqualine’s award for outstanding aquatics took them by surprise
A Tallaght company was “completely taken by surprise” when it won the Outstanding Contribution to Aquatics award by Swim Ireland. Aqualine, based in Greenhills Business ... Read More
Business
Equinix data-centre builder and operator profits halve
PRE-tax profits at the Irish arm of data-centre builder and operator Equinix more than halved last year to €7.8 million. Equinix (Ireland) Ltd operates data centres in ... Read More
Business
WorkIQ and TU Dublin join forces to create unique link
WORKIQ, the new home of start ups and growing enterprises in South Dublin and part of the new Innovation Quarter Tallaght, has partnered with Technological ... Read More
Business
Citywest Leisure celebrates 25 years with upgrade of facilities
CITYWEST Leisure Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, a period of significant growth for both the business and the community it caters for. ... Read More
Over 760 in Cost Rental lottery for Clúid homes in Airton Plaza
More than 760 applications passed the first eligibility criteria and have been entered into the lottery for the Clúid Housing 230 new Cost Rental homes ... Read More
Top award for the age-friendly development at Brady’s Court
THE AGE-FRIENDLY housing development at Brady’s Court, Old Bawn in Tallaght was recognised in the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards winning in ... Read More
Rent rises in Dublin since last year now at twice the rate of inflation
Market rents rose by an average of 1.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, marking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Choir with a difference: Great year for ‘No Commitments Choir’
"WHAT a year 2024 has been," beams Kate McGowan of the No Commitments Choir. Apart from their regular sessions, they have had a really successful ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: White Chocolate & Amaretti Bundt Cake Perfect Christmas Dessert
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us! For me, this is the biggest family gathering of the year and one I like ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Unusual structures on oak leaves
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
Educaring from the Heart: Dr Deirdre McGillicuddy launches new book
"WELLBEING in education is so important, particularly for our children and young people,", replies Knocklyon resident Dr Deirdre McGillicuddy when asked about what inspired her ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Virtual theme park over 3,000 attend Tallaween
MULTI-media Halloween spectacle Tallaween exceeded expectations according to South Dublin County Council as 3,000 attended between October 19 and October 31. Taking place between Tallaght ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... 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
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
