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Four men arrested following seizure of €8.5m cannabis in Ballymount, Tallaght
Oct 12, 2024
On Friday 11 October, as a result of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime activity under Operation Tara, a joint operation was conducted by personnel attached to... Read More
Tallaght
‘Air raids are a constant reminder of where you are’
“Every facet of life is hard for them,” said a teacher who spent the last two summers helping displaced people in Ukraine. In February 2023, ... Read More
FoodCloud redistributes 294.7m meals since formed
Research conducted among 1,000 people found that, on average, Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food every year. The research was launched this week as ... Read More
Jubilee mass to celebrate 50 years of Knocklyon parish
Over 500 people attended a Jubilee mass in St Colmcille’s Church on Sunday, September 29, and celebrated 50 years of Knocklyon parish. “People who now ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces; Des Byrne
August saw the end of an era at Quarryvale Family Resource Centre as community worker, gardener and all-round local legend Des Byrne celebrated his retirement ... Read More
Awareness week promotes impact of drugs and alcohol
A drug and alcohol task force will be holding an awareness week beginning on October 14. Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force (CDATF) will be ... Read More
Culture Night was ‘fantastic’ with local groups participating
As part of Culture Night there were several engaging events held across South Dublin. In the afternoon Clondalkin Library held Classical Kids for children aged ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Ruairi and friends will benefit from new suite
To mark the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Children's Health Ireland announced the opening of a new Intrathecal Procedure Suite on St ... Read More
Nursing home staff awarded for their longstanding service
Staff members at a nursing home recalled their best memories as they received an award for their longstanding service. Michelle Cramp Abraham, Krista McGreggor, Suma ... Read More
School collects equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries to win national recycling title
PALMERSTOWN school St Lorcan’s BNS collected the equivalent of 22,100 AA batteries, winning the national title of Battery Recycling Champions. Over 80 schools in Dublin ... Read More
Lucan
Special care unit was found mostly compliant
A SPECIAL care unit operating in Lucan was found to be mostly compliant with a Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) inspection. HIQA published reports ... Read More
Saoirse defied the odds and brought a smile to everyone
“She dreamed of having her own family one day,” said a man who will row 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean in the name of ... Read More
Train station should be utlised more
ADAMSTOWN train station should be utilised more by Irish Rail routes, according to Lucan Planning Council (LPC). Tom Newton, from LPC, says the recent addition ... Read More
Sport
August Sports Star of the Month: Thomas Abom
IT WAS all smiles for Thomas Abom when he clinched the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship. The Edmondstown golfer, who is only 19 years ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue are back in the top flight
TEMPLEOGUE Synge Street will play Senior 1 football in 2025 after defeating Naomh Barrog by ten points in the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior Two Football ... Read More
Sport
Éanna get season off to a good start
Griffith College Éanna made a winning start to their Men’s Super League title defence as they mounted a late surge to see off 2022/23 champions, ... Read More
Sport
Lucan into minor camogie final
A late injury time goal from goalkeeper Mia Farrel sent Lucan Sarsfields through to a first Minor A Camogie final in five years as they ... Read More
Sport
Run will remember all those we have lost
THE 13th edition of the Remembrance Run takes place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday November 10. This year’s Remembrance Run 5k, which is supported ... Read More
Business
Company puts focus on expansion in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
NANGOR Road IT distributor DataSolutions announced it is officially rebranding to Climb Channel Solutions Ireland as the distributor eyes up expansion in key markets across ... Read More
Business
21 vacant commercial properties reported to local authority this year
OVER 20 vacant commercial properties in the Tallaght area have been reported to the local authority this year. At the Tallaght area meeting, Cllr Louise ... Read More
Business
‘Making It Happen’ celebrates women and their special entrepreneurial talents
THIS YEAR, National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) will take place on Thursday, October 17, and the venue for the biggest event celebrating NWED this year ... Read More
Business
Operating profits for PM Group drop down to €39 million after conclusion of large projects
TALLAGHT project management firm PM Group said its operating profit fell 23 per cent to €33.9m following investment in expansion against the backdrop of inflation ... Read More
Business
‘Stepping Up & Stepping Out’ conference shows how to empower and motivate
Last week’s Stepping Up & Stepping Out conference brought together a dynamic array of speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, showcasing a collective drive to empower and ... Read More
Private buyer found for former RIC barracks in Clondalkin
SOUTH Dublin County Council will re-engage with the estate agent if the sale of the former RIC Barracks in Clondalkin to a private buyer does ... Read More
Ballyboden St Enda’s gets go-ahead for extension with fully retractable roof
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s GAA Club has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council for the development of a single-storey extension of 130.95 sq m with fully ... Read More
More information requested for development at Holohan Fitness
ADDITIONAL information has been requested by South Dublin County Council from Holohan Fitness Ltd in relation to its gym development at Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre. Plans ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on out doorsteps; Autumn Shield Bugs
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
Exciting new programme announced for the Red Line Book Festival
An exciting new programme has been announced for the Red Line Book Festival coming up on October 14 –20 with over 40 literary events and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Luke releases single ‘Over Time’
TALLAGHT singer Songwriter and mental health advocate Luke Clerkin will release ‘Over Time’ on World Mental Health Day, October 10. ‘Over Time’’ is the fourth ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The madness of a simple rural man
A MAN, whose name we never hear, tells us his story of a life, always slightly out of his control… The madness of a simple ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Murder on Chapel Hill: Sold-Out performance at Lucan Drama Group Show
"AFTER weeks of rehearsals, our cast was ready to perform under the guidance of Director John Jordan," according to Lucan Drama spokesperson Mary Guy. "Lucan ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Matty Dunbar
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Corkagh House, history on the doorstep of Clondalkin
Those who visit Corkagh Park in Clondalkin may not know it was once the location of Corkagh House, one of our grand houses. Although the ... 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
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More than 12,000 trees planted as part of initiative to enhance biodiversity in West Dublin
ADVERTORIAL From Clondalkin to Clonburris new communities are being developed and expanded across the Dublin urban area. This investment in infrastructure and development is set ... Read More
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
As little ones go back to school, a big concern for parents is the risk of head lice. These unwanted lice are tiny and can ... Read More
