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Parents protest at lack of school places
Sep 06, 2024
PARENTS protested the lack of school places for their children with additional needs on Tuesday, September 3, outside the Fine Gael Headquarters in Dublin city. A... Read More
Tallaght
Remembering those we lost with a candlelight vigil
All Tallaght women and men who have passed away by suicide will be remembered with a candlelight vigil next Tuesday, September 10, on World Suicide ... Read More
Over 20 events to help fight the stigma around addiction
OVER 20 events to fight the stigma around addiction and recovery will take place throughout September with Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force’s “Recovery Month”. ... Read More
Jack takes a ‘Wicked’ holiday
“Checking-in with fellow athletes and not being harsh on myself.” That’s how two-time Taekwondo Olympian from Jobstown Jack Woolley is going about his post-Olympics “reality ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Caroline Corcoran-Ennis
CAROLINE Corcoran-Ennis, of St John’s in Clondalkin, is one of the most selfless people you could possibly meet. When it comes to helping out people ... Read More
Happiness and ‘freedom’ is a mobility scooter for Michael
“Free at last.” This was the reaction of a local man, who does not have the use of his legs, on receiving a long-awaited mobility ... Read More
Progress on Corkagh Park enhancements is going well
Updates regarding enhancements to a local park were received by local representatives from South Dublin County Council on Friday. Councillors were provided with an update ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Greengrocers gone after 58 years on the Golden Mile
AFTER 58 YEARS, the last day of business for K Doyle Greengrocers in Ballyfermot, was Friday, August 30. A landmark for the local community on ... Read More
Vintage van gives trip of a lifetime to family
A FAMILY trip to Munster in an old Toyota van ended up becoming a dream holiday adventure along the coast of Ireland for one Ballyfermot ... Read More
Mystery Tour hits all the buttons for fun and frolics
A GREAT way for the elderly to have a carefree and cheerful day out, the “Mystery Tour” departing from Ballyfermot last Saturday was a success ... Read More
Lucan
Murder most foul – and a Family Fun Day – at the Lucan Festival
A LOCAL festival being held this week has gotten off to a successful start. Lucan Festival began on Monday evening with a play performed by ... Read More
Looks like traffic problems with newly opened station
Kishoge Train Station’s opening had Dublin West’s Outer Ring Road reduced to one lane in the proximity of the station, on both ways. Less than ... Read More
Dubs captain opens Lidl Newcastle store
Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Captain Carla Rowe was the guest of honour to cut the ribbon and officially open Lidl Ireland’s brand-new store on Main ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields are in safe hands in championship with keeper Abby
FOLLOWING an abrupt end to her latest inter-county season with Dublin back at the beginning of July, Abby Shiels has enjoyed making a return to ... Read More
Sport
McNaughton and Cronin duo excel on the world stage
CORA McNaughton and Sean Cronin achieved an 11th place finish at the 2024 British 420 Nationals two weekends ago. McNaughton, hailing from Old Bawn in ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Martial Artists excel at WAKO Junior World Championships
TALLAGHT Martial Arts has once again proven its prowess on the global stage at the WAKO Junior World Championships in Budapest, held from August 23 ... Read More
Sport
Clondalkin represented at the top level
BROTHERS Roan and Cayden Derwin, Robert and Arthur Dryja as well as Louise Shortt qualified to represent Ireland at the World Championships back in March. ... Read More
Sport
Lucan draw as Boden down Jude’s
Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship took place at the weekend as the group stages nears its conclusion, reports James Ffrench. Lucan Sarsfields held seven-time Senior ... Read More
LEO
Trailblazers and leaders lay bare their business secrets
The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) South Dublin, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland is set to host “Stepping Up: Stepping Out & Empowerment,” a significant event ... Read More
Business
All things Mexican at the National Ploughing championships
ONE OF South Dublin’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in ... Read More
Business
Woofing Oven’s gourmet dog treats hits the spot
A HOBBY that quickly grew into a passion, led to the formation of a start-up business that is thriving. Georgia González baked a cake for ... Read More
Business
Pure Telecom researchers find lengthy voice notes ‘unacceptable’
THE vast majority of people find voice notes over a minute long to be “unacceptable.” This is according to research by Citywest company Pure Telecom, ... Read More
Business
C & C intend to return €150m to shareholders
BULMERS maker C&C remains confident of achieving its earnings expectations for the full year despite a challenging period for the group. Headquartered in Bulmers House, ... Read More
Bristow Ireland get approval for helicopter maintenance at Weston Airport
Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group, has achieved a major milestone this week as the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) granted Part 145 approval ... Read More
Pavilion structure refused at Quinlan’s Black Lion Pub
PLANNING permission and retention permission has been refused for a single storey pavilion structure in the grounds of Quinlan’s – the Black Lion pub in ... Read More
Effective systems in place to deliver planning functions
The Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) found that South Dublin County Council has effective systems and procedures in place to deliver its planning functions, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Raspberry & Almond bakewell cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’m delighted to be back with my weekly food ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Busy Year Ahead for Tallaght Choral Society
"So very exciting year ahead!" exclaims Declan Doyle, Musical Director of the Tallaght Choral Society. TCS was formed in 1967 and now has well over ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Marvellous Mallows
A plant that is sometimes seen growing on waste ground, along roadside edges and railway lines is the tall, spreading, Common Mallow. This plant belongs ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Man Who Talks To Statues: Shane Casey brings his show to The Civic
"It's a f***ing great venue!" beams Cork actor and playwright Shane Casey on the Civic, as he is asked about his upcoming show 'The Man ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin Youth Band hit the right notes at The Rose of Tralee
THE Clondalkin Youth Band, Ireland's largest concert and marching band, has once again made waves at this year’s Rose of Tralee Festival. Their invitation to ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Helping the environment by changing lifestyle and habits
No doubt about it, urgent concern for our environment has changed our way of life. Some changes are easy for us to achieve, some are ... Read More
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More than 12,000 trees planted as part of initiative to enhance biodiversity in West Dublin
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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
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The Abberley is the place to be this summer
ADVERTORIAL The Abberley is the place to be this summer. Nestled in the heart of Tallaght's social scene, it’s the perfect spot for a day ... Read More
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Data Centre Technician Programme at TUD Tallaght – Read students’ experiences
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