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News
Fire and safety conditions at MacUilliam Lane highlighted
Jul 08, 2026
An estate of council homes in Fortunestown was compared to Grenfell Tower after living conditions were criticised. MacUilliam Lane, located off Fortunestown Lane, was brought under... Read More
Tallaght
Remembering loved ones
Those living with COPD, along with families and friends of those who passed from the disease took part in a remembrance day at Rua Red ... Read More
80km/h speed limit at N81 Tallaght Village “is not considered appropriate”
The 80km/h speed limit at the N81 Tallaght Village/Old Bawn Road “is not considered appropriate” as a feasibility study is underway to identify potential upgrades. ... Read More
Africa Day celebration
Tallaght Library hosted another fantastic day of fun and celebration at this year’s Africa Day with attendees “already looking forward to next year.” With over ... Read More
Clondalkin
Moves to change outdated laws about horse carriages on streets
Upcoming legislation is being tabled regarding the elimination of the legal lacuna which prevents effective regulation of Dublin horse carriages. Deputies Máire Devine and Mark ... Read More
Crayfish plague reported in River Camac
It has been reported that a crayfish plague has been detected in the River Camac at Corkagh Park, with SDCC implementing several measures to contain ... Read More
Traffic measures implemented to enhance safety at school entrances
Several traffic management measures have been introduced on the Old Nangor road to enhance safety and improve accessibility ahead of the opening of two new ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Man jailed for setting car on fire was just freed from prison
A man who had just served a jail term for his role in killing a 16-year-old girl in 2012 has been jailed for setting fire ... Read More
Traveller exclusion is ‘deeply disturbing’
the lack of inclusion of the travelling community in the Kylemore Masterplan was described as “deeply disturbing” by Councillor Hazel de Nortúin during a special ... Read More
Sentencing later this year for man who threatened to kill prison officers
A man who threatened to kill or cause serious harm to two prison officers will be sentenced later this year. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan gaelscoil latest school to lose teaching position
Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig is the latest school in the Lucan area that has recently been told it will lose a teaching position. The loss of ... Read More
Griffeen Park near complete and will be playable soon
It is anticipated that the GAA pitch at Griffeen Park will be playable in approximately six weeks’ time. This update was delivered following a request ... Read More
Get behind local businesses and explore Love Lucan
Lucan locals are encouraged to get behind local businesses and explore all that the area has to offer this summer in a new campaign by ... Read More
Sport
Boys in blue ready for Kingdom showdown
AN ALL Ireland Semi Final is not where Dublin were expected to be throughout the year but nonetheless that is exactly where they find themselves ... Read More
Sport
O’Gorman makes League of Ireland history
FORMER Shamrock Rovers and Ireland captain Aine O’Gorman has made history becoming the first female Academy Director in the League of Ireland, being appointed by ... Read More
Sport
Bradley calls for improved performance after Floriana defeat
SHAMROCK Rovers suffered a 2-0 loss to Floriana last Tuesday in Malta in the first round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. They now look ... Read More
Sport
Rovers add firepower with Afolabi signing
SHAMROCK Rovers have confirmed the signing of Tallaght native and former Bohemians striker Jonathan Afolabi from KV Kortrijk of Belgium. Afolabi is a familiar name ... Read More
Sport
Wanderers look to make history
WANDERER’S GAA hurlers are gearing up for their championship campaign after what has been a successful 2026 so far. Established just four years ago the ... Read More
Jobs
The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: How to Answer Interview Questions with Confidence
If there's one thing I've learned from over 16 years in recruitment, it's that interviews don't have to be something you fear. Every week I ... Read More
Business
Power City records a dividend of €20m for McKenna family
PowerCity, with stores in Tallaght and Clondalkin, recorded a dividend of €20 million last year shared between its owners, the McKenna family. The figure is ... Read More
Business
Ladbrokes discussing selling European joint ventures
The owner of Naas Road-based Ladbrokes is discussing the possibility of selling its Central and Eastern European joint venture, according to reports. Entain is mulling ... Read More
Business
Equinix enter 12 week trial for new hydrogen power unit
Equinix, who run data centres in Citywest and Clondalkin, has entered into a 12-week trial of a new hydrogen power unit at one of its ... Read More
Business
CRH is nearing a deal to buy competitor Arcosa
Rathfarnham and Belgard-based building materials company CRH is nearing a deal to buy competitor Arcosa in a move that would be its biggest yet, priced ... Read More
Amazon apply for security building at data centre site
Amazon have applied for a new security building and changes to the entrance of their data centre site in Greenhills Business Park. Amazon Data Services ... Read More
Additional info sought on Rovers modular building
Additional information has been sought relating to Shamrock Rovers’ proposal for a single storey modular building with shower and changing facilities at Roadstone. The building ... Read More
Certificate of exemption sought for the development of new Castle Lawns home
A certificate of exemption is sought for the development of a new home in an estate off the Castletymon Road on a 176.8 sqm site. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght’s Acko releases deeply personal album
"WHEN Sita passed, the only thing that seemed to make any sense was music," remarks Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. The former frontman of the 90s ... Read More
Arts & Culture
SubSounds Youth Festival back for 2026 as 150 young Musicians gear up to take over
"It's just all around a really fun day and a great way for young people to get to know each other and find people their ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Flash Fiction event draws ‘smashing’ crowd in Ballyfermot Library
"What an amazing show of such talent once again in Ballyfermot!" exclaims Lisa. The 'Flash Fiction' event in Ballyfermot Library had an "absolutely smashing turnout" ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Aneta is set to discuss her debut novel in Tallaght Library
"I WOULD encourage and love to answer any questions about the book, the plot, or the characters the readers might have," remarks Saggart-based author Aneta ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght’s greaterst character to be announced at the Moll Rooney Festival of Tallaght this Saturday
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... 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
Sponsored Content
The Power of Positive Masculinity in Sport and Life (Free event)
Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns invites you to an evening with inspirational local sporting heroes for an engaging chat exploring resilience, wellbeing, and the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
