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Six people arrested during violence outside Citywest Hotel
Oct 22, 2025
SIX people were arrested following violence at a protest rally outside Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening. During the course of the disturbance, nearly 300 members of... Read More
Tallaght
‘Fantastic turnout’ for two village workshops
There was a “fantastic turnout” for two days of public workshops on an enhancement scheme to transform Tallaght Village into a “lively, welcoming, and flourishing ... Read More
3G all-weather pitch proving divisive among local residents
Over four hundred residents and local groups have weighed in on a public consultation for a synthetic sports pitch in Greenhills Park. The development is ... Read More
Person of the Year is ‘pretty important promoting Tallaght’
Nominations are now open for the Tallaght Person of the Year 2025. The 42nd Tallaght Person of the Year Awards was officially launched by Tallaght ... Read More
Clondalkin
Equine Centre look to expand services into the community
“It’s a little oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle.” Clondalkin Equine Club are on the hunt for funding to be able to expand ... Read More
30% drop in community gardai due to missed targets
A 30 per cent decrease in community Gardaí in Clondalkin in the last five years and other similar figures have been at the centre of ... Read More
Man disqualified from driving ‘refused to provide a specimen’
A MAN was disqualified from driving for four years at Blanchardstown District Court. Gheorghe Dascalu (60), with an address of Rathgael, Clondalkin, appeared before court ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Learners are thrilled to pick up their certs at awards cermony
“There’s a lot more support given, I think that’s why it works”. Kylemore Community Training Centre held its first certification awards night in several years ... Read More
Judge orders the arrest of boy (14) charged with arson of family home
A judge has ordered the arrest of a 14-year-old boy charged with arson for his role in the destruction of a family home on Landen ... Read More
€75k to rent ground floor at civic centre for five years
The ground floor of the Ballyfermot Civic Centre will cost €75,000 to rent for five years while repairs on the roof take place. Dublin South ... Read More
Lucan
Man (36) who groped a teenager in a supermarket has been jailed for one year
A man who groped a teenager in a supermarket in an “opportunistic and demeaning” act, has been jailed for one year for sexual assault, reports ... Read More
Peamount launch Strategic Plan for a Stronger tomorrow
Peamount Healthcare has officially launched its new strategic plan, “Our Future: A Strategic Plan for a Stronger Tomorrow”, setting out a vision is to be ... Read More
New aircraft to play important role at Casement Aerodrome
A new aircraft was welcomed to Casement Aerodrome by Tánaiste and Minister of Defence Simon Harris TD and Irish Air Corps Chief of Staff Lieutenant ... Read More
Sport
Cup delight for Rovers U17s
SHAMROCK Rovers u17’s girls team have continued their incredibly successful year by winning even more silverware picking up the EA Sports LOI Cup last weekend ... Read More
Sport
Tower’s ladies are crowned league champs
ROUND Towers Clondalkin Ladies have been crowned league champions of Division 5 after Castleknock conceded their game against Towers last weekend. The match would have ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden are one step away from county title
BALLYBODEN take on Na Fianna in the final of the Senior One Football Championship this weekend in Parnell Park, reports Michael Howley. This final is ... Read More
Sport
Boden lose out in junior A final
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s narrowly lost out to Kevin’s in the Junior A Hurling Final at the weekend with the contest taking place in O’Toole Park, ... Read More
Sport
Enda’s into camogie final as Jude’s miss out
THE Senior 1 Camogie Semi Finals took place over the weekend with St Jude’s taking on St Vincent’s while Ballyboden St Enda’s played Lucan Sarsfields. ... Read More
Business
AI treated as a quick fix rather than woven into business fabric
WORKERS, on average, save 17 workdays per year with AI, according to research by IT provider Auxilion. A survey involving 1,000 office workers and conducted ... Read More
Business
Novo Nordisk planning job cuts at Irish operation
DANISH pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is planning job cuts at its Irish operation. The firm has not confirmed the number of planned layoffs but the ... Read More
Business
Nutgrove Retail Centre bought for €11.9 million
FRENCH investor Atland Voisin has bought Nutgrove Retail Centre for €11.9m. Property agents Cushman & Wakefield had been guiding the sale when it brought the ... Read More
Business
Sinead awarded for her exceptional leadership and people-first approach
"Sinead’s award is a testament to her exceptional leadership, resilience and people-first approach." Says Dinny Crowe, the Vice President of ABM,whose Irish headquarters are based ... Read More
Business
‘Good turnout’ as 650 people attend Job Fair
“An employer will get to meet them and see for themselves ‘okay, this person is actually quite brilliant, they have so much to bring”. 650 ... Read More
€1.75m for luxurious five-bed house in exclusive development
A luxurious five-bedroom home in an “exclusive” development in Rathfarnham is now on the market for €1.75million. Sherry FitzGerald is delighted to present No. 1 ... Read More
Plans lodged to convert cottage for new padel tennis courts and coffee shop
A planning application has been submitted to convert a cottage on the Turnpike Road to a coffee shop and reception area for new padel tennis ... Read More
Plans for Tesla EV charging stations at shopping centre
PLANS have been submitted for Tesla electric vehicle charging stations at a shopping centre in Rathfarnham. Tesla Ireland have applied for planning permission to install ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Poems of Life & Love inspires Martin’s book
"THIS book, titled 'Poems of Life & Love', was inspired by the moments that shaped my life and the expression of the emotions arising from ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘There was so much to see and admire’ Rambling along the Royal Canal
"WALKING the Royal Canal from the Liffey to the Shannon was something that I had longed to do for years." explains Ballyfermot-born writer Tom Dredge. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Lucan Drama Group host one-act plays
LUCAN Drama are "delighted" to present this year’s autumn week of one-act plays, held upstairs in Courtney’s in Lucan Village, according to Graham Donlon. Running ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Old Fashioned Irish Tea-Brack
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The last job of her life …
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
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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Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
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The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: September Success – CV writing in 2025 keep it simple and stand out
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