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TU Dublin intends to use créche for university activity
Oct 09, 2026
WATCH: TU DUBLIN stated that it intends to use the crèche site on their Tallaght campus for “university use” once the childcare service’s time at the... Read More
Tallaght
People covered in purple take part in Connect4 Colour Run
AROUND 100 people were covered in purple and other hues as they took part in the Connect4 Colour Run for Recovery Month in Killinarden Park ... Read More
Tallaght Marching Band are on the lookout for new members
TALLAGHT Marching Band are recruiting new members across its percussion, wind and colourguard sections, welcoming applications from complete beginners right the way up to advanced ... Read More
‘My son was dead. It’s with me every day and will be for the rest of my life’
A WOMAN who helped to commission the 2017 murder of a Dublin man rang him a number of times and met him on the night ... Read More
Clondalkin
ACE employee ‘brought to tears’ by awards recognition
ACE Enterprise Park’s Kaitlin Brozek “was brought to tears” after she was shortlisted for the South Dublin Chamber Business Awards Employee of the Year. The Community ... Read More
‘The difficult experience of families are evident’
A SCOPING report backed by the Government that looks at the treatment of children with scoiliosis and spina bifida at Children’s Health Ireland recommended a ... Read More
Free 12-step mental health support group to help overcome struggles
GROW Mental Health has set up a new 12-step mental health support group at the Bawnogue Community Centre in Clondalkin, which takes place every Thursday ... Read More
Ballyfermot
First Ireland-China arts and Moon Festival
BALLYFERMOT Civic Centre was transformed into a cultural hub this past weekend, as it welcomed locals to the first Ireland-China Cultural Arts and Moon Festival. ... Read More
Post office is set to reopen after closing for several weeks
THE Errigal Road Post Office in Drimnagh will reopen today after it closed several weeks ago for an indefinite period. An Post had informed the ... Read More
Lecturer Cleo is crowned Ms Ireland
BALLYFERMOT lecturer Cleo Knight was crowned Ms Ireland 2026 at the national final on October 3, championing the message, “further than you think,” to inspire ... Read More
Lucan
Local Faces: Sanjeeb Barik
IN THIS week's feature, we meet a man who travelled the small matter of 4725 miles 24 years ago to make his home in Ireland, going ... Read More
Revised plans lodged for two semi-detached homes at Dodsborough Cottages site
AN APPLICATION is under consideration for the construction of two new two-storey semi-detached houses in Lucan, known as 51A and 51B Dodsborough Cottages, following the submission ... Read More
Hermitage extension plans as hospital nears full capacity
SDCC’s Planning Department has received an application from Hermitage Clinic Unlimited for the extension of the existing hospital and clinic to provide an additional 5,445sqm ... Read More
Sport
Bliss Gymnasts shine with medal haul
BLISS Gymnastics had 13 gymnasts compete at the Flight Tumbling Invitational last Sunday which marked the opening competition of the new season. Overall the gymnasts ... Read More
Sport
Lucan boxing club’s golden run continues
LUCAN Boxing Club have been enjoying a very successful year with their most recent outing being at the Golden Gloves skills tournament held in Monkstown ... Read More
Sport
Rovers look to capitalise on game in hand against Drogs
SHAMROK Rovers are back in action this Thursday as they are set to take on Drogheda United. In an extremely rare instance a League of ... Read More
Sport
Final beckons for Palmerstown men
ST PAT’S Palmerstown gear up for the Junior B Hurling final this weekend as they are set to take on Na Fianna at Glenauline Park ... Read More
Sport
Kevin’s Killian’s march into decider
ST KEVIN’S Kilian’s prepare for the Junior H Hurling Championship final as they are matched up against Clanna Gael Fontenoy this weekend. The side reached the ... Read More
Business
Musgrave posts €5.2bn turnover
MUSGRAVE, with offices in Clondalkin and Lucan, topped The Irish Times’ top grocers list this year, with revenue figures of over €5 billion, while other ... Read More
Business
Meaghers founder takes CEO role
AIRTON Road-based Meaghers Pharmacy Group has a new CEO in the form of founder Oonagh O’Hagan, who has been appointed as the company hits 25 ... Read More
Business
Best Menswear proud to support Thomas Davis GAA minor team
ADVERTORIAL BEST Menswear has announced its sponsorship of the Thomas Davis GAA Minor Team, with the retailer’s logo now taking pride of place on the ... Read More
Business
South Dublin business Sweet King attracts attention at National Ploughing C’ships
SOUTH Dublin business Sweet King got the opportunity to showcase their business to almost a quarter of a million people at last week’s National Ploughing ... Read More
Business
South Dublin firms compete for business awards
THERE are over 100 entries for the 2026 South Dublin County Business Awards across the various categories as booking details were announced. Bookings are now available ... Read More
Last orders? Famous Lucan pub goes on sale
THE well-known Lucan pub, Ball Alley House, has been placed on the market by hospitality property specialists Lisney, on behalf of the Barrett and Teague ... Read More
Green light for Rathcoole funeral home
PLANNING permission has been granted for the change of use of an office building to a funeral home, at the site of Dunhallow House on ... Read More
Decision due on proposed car wash enclosure at Gowan site
AN APPLICATION for planning permission for the erection of a steel-framed shed is under consideration by SDCC at the site of Gowan Motor Distribution Limited ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Returning to the Tallaght of the 1970s, one story at a time
"I MOVED to Tallaght as a child in the 1970s when Tallaght was a very, very different place than the busy streets we know today," ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Taylor D launches new guitar-driven EP
"'BAD DECISIONS' feels like a completely different chapter," explains Clondalkin singer-songwriter Taylor D. She started writing and releasing music when she was just fourteen, initially ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Is it a cocoon or a chrysalis …
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
Clondalkin Drama Group keeps community theatre centre stage
"WE WANT to keep community theatre in Clondalkin" exclaims Michaela Courtney. Clondalkin Drama Group are currently working on a production called 'Here We Go Again', a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Red Line Book Festival unites authors and audiences
"AS A festival curated by librarians, we want the programme to reflect the range of communities we work with every day" explains Sarah Elaine McHugh, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
