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County Council secure former Augustinian site twice since fire
Sep 24, 2024
The former Augustinian property in Ballyboden has been secured twice following the latest fire on August 20, according to South Dublin County Council. At the last... Read More
Tallaght
Mother sees autistic child in a ‘regressive’ state with no school
A mother is forced to see her autistic child “regressing” at home as he couldn’t get a school place to start third-year class. Jessica Murray ... Read More
Rollercoaster of emotions in play celebrating recovery
Twenty-two beneficiaries of Tallaght Rehabilitation Project (TRP) performed in the “Celebration of Recovery Challenging Stigma” play as Recovery Month started on September 2. A “rollercoaster ... Read More
Elderly woman (84) died after road traffic collision at junction
An elderly woman suffered fatal injuries after she was involved in a traffic collision in Tallaght last year, an inquest has heard, reports Sean McCarthaigh. ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘Solutions to addiction lie with the community’
The community is living through the negative consequences of drug use, so “solutions lie within communities”. This is according to Noreen Byrne, a community representative ... Read More
Community college gets own deposit return bins
Collinstown Park Community College in Clondalkin will have their own deposit return scheme bins, as part of their ongoing engagement with sustainability. A recipient of ... Read More
Rugby club to open €400,000 new pitch
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club launch the official opening of their main pitch at their new grounds in Kingswood Farm on Sunday, reports James Ffrench. The opening ... Read More
Ballyfermot
City Council slammed over communal units which may be idle for 25 years
Four communal units in a residential complex will remain idle for 25 years, according to a local representative. The units are located in the social ... Read More
Pony club members jumping with joy after passing advanced tests
Cherry Orchard Pony Club proud as they were the first-ever members to pass an Irish Pony Club advanced test, reports Alessia Micalizzi. Lyndsey Coyle Hennessy, ... Read More
Rutland Centre honours over 80 people who have reached significant recovery milestones
As part of Recovery Month, the Rutland Centre’s annual Medallion Ceremony took place at Dublin’s National Concert Hall. The intimate and private event welcomed more ... Read More
Lucan
Celebrating the young people who make their area a better place to live
Outstanding community work done by local youth was honoured at the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West Garda Youth Awards, last Thursday. An Garda Síochána’s local ... Read More
Disability activist is honoured by Dublin West Garda Youth Awards
“I’m exceptionally proud of him,” said Lucan Councillor Vicky Casserly (FG) about her son being among the recipients of the Dublin West Garda Youth Awards. ... Read More
Fireworks display attracts over 5,000 people
A hugely successful festival was held locally last week and over the weekend. Lucan festival 2024 attracted huge crowds to its many and varied events ... Read More
Sport
Rovers tops in Dublin derby
Shamrock Rovers secured a 1-0 victory in the Dublin Derby against Bohemians in Tallaght last night, reports James Fffench. An 84th minute strike from Graham ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Stadium to host big Dublin derby
A BIG crowd is expected in Tallaght Stadium on Monday evening for the big Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians in the Airtricity League. ... Read More
Sport
Hoops look to take points in Derry
SHAMROCK Rovers made it back to-back league wins with a 2-1 victory over Galway United on Monday night. Rovers took an early lead through Marc ... Read More
Sport
Rovers U17 women reach cup final
SHAMROCK Rovers U17 Women’s team have reached the final of the cup after a 2-1 victory over Galway United at Roadstone, reports James Ffrench. Goals ... Read More
Sport
Joy for Davis ladies after securing cup title in style
Thomas Davis ladies football team secured the 2024 Division 8 Cup after beating Geraldine Plunkett Morans 2 14 to 1-06 in Cornelscourt on Sunday. However, ... Read More
Business
Celebrating 35 years in your Community: Cuisine de France; Emily McMahon
Over the next 4 weeks we will bring you interviews form the staff along with amazing facts and information about the services and products. And ... Read More
Business
Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint takes off in top shops
“MY SON took one, I’ll have to get another one.” This is what people are saying about Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint product, according to its ... Read More
Business
Maldron Hotel secures 4-star status after €150k investment
THE MALDRON Hotel at Newlands Cross was awarded four stars in May and everyone there is delighted with the award, according to Suzanne McCabe, Sales ... Read More
Business
Coping with separation anxiety, both parents and children
Starting school or returning after the summer holidays can be a challenging time for both parents and children, especially if the child or parent/s is ... Read More
Business
Appeals to ABP on Search and Rescue Base at Weston after council decision
Plans for a proposed Search and Rescue base at a Weston Airport have been stalled after appeals were lodged with An Bord Plaeanala following SDCC ... Read More
National Transport Authority go-ahead for Belgard plans
THE NATIONAL Transport Authority (NTA) has received planning permission for a development that includes the closure of the slip road from Belgard Square South onto ... Read More
Green light given for change of car park to warehouse campus
THE National Vehicle Distribution (NVD) has had planning permission approved for the change of use of lands from vehicle distribution centre car park to a ... Read More
Approval now given for four offices to be converted into four one-bed apartments
PERMISSION has been approved for the change of use of four offices into four apartments on Main Street, Rathcoole. Applicant Philip and Mary Connell plans ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sunken chocolate amaretto cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’ve mentioned before that I am an avid collector ... Read More
Arts & Culture
South Dublin Shorts Showcase: Popular event is coming back to Rua Red
"From early in our production careers, both Elton and I were keen advocates of fostering new talent and trying to showcase up-and coming writers and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Thistles
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
Take the time to smell the roses – and all the rest of the flowers
SINCE ancient times people across all cultures have had a huge attraction to flowers, using them as a medium to express sentiments of goodwill, love, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dream Factory featuring a spectacular circus and acrobatic mayhem
'Dream Factory' is the eagerly-anticipated circus musical written by Cian Kinsella from renowned acro-comedy outfit Lords of Strut (RTÉ’s Body Brothers; Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists), ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Willie Kennedy
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: Clondalkin’s Round Towers a great part of the GAA history
Amateur sports association Clondalkin’s GAA club is an important part of the history, aims and activities of a widespread sporting Association. According to Headquarters website ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: When Adam was a boy
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
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
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