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News
No legal framework to allow renaming of stretch of road
Jan 09, 2026
Proposals to “officially rename” a stretch of the Old Blessington Road to Main Street cannot go ahead as there is currently no legal framework for name... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Marie Barnes
One of the great joys of this job is shining a light on people who do amazing work in our community and think absolutely nothing ... Read More
GOAL Mile proves another big success with over €5,000 raised
The annual Tallaght GOAL Mile was held on Christmas Morning at Tallaght AC and was a massive success with substantial funds being donated through the ... Read More
Court hears ‘ongoing issues’ between two garages
A DISPUTE between two garages at a Tallaght yard led to a man damaging the windows of a rival’s premises with a hammer, a court ... Read More
Clondalkin
Coffee van licence not renewed after 5 years of trading
A COFFEE van in Corkagh Park did not have its licence renewed by the council after five years of trading in the area. Coffee and ... Read More
Permeability routes becoming problematic
“I do not see the benefit of where the permeability routes are taking us.” Concerns were raised about the suggested permeability routes in the draft ... Read More
‘Absolutely disgraceful’ with delay of dart extension
“Absolutely disgraceful.” A letter has been sent to Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD to express frustration with the postponement of the Dart+ South West ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Man (35) fined €1,450 for a number of road traffic charges
A MAN who appeared in court facing an number of road traffic charges, received fines that totalled €1,450. Patrick Keeler (35), Ballyfermot Road, appeared before ... Read More
‘Totally unacceptable’ that council remove astro pitch
“This is totally unacceptable.” The only astro turf pitch in Cherry Orchard was tarmacked over by council contractors just days before Christmas. Dublin City Council ... Read More
Residents concerned about the lack of attention given to Drimnagh area
Councillors have raised concerns about a lack of attention being given to the Drimnagh area when installing infrastructure such as benches. Recent installations were carried ... Read More
Lucan
Over €200k brought in from festive events at Lucan House
OVER €200,000 was estimated to have been brought in from ticket and food and drink sales for the Christmas Circus at Lucan House. According to ... Read More
Mother and daughter found with gold bullion worth €1.3m
A mother and daughter have been sentenced for possession of the proceeds of crime including hundreds of thousands in cash and 18kg of gold bullion ... Read More
Cairn Homes lodge plans for 113 homes in Newcastle
A planning application has been lodged by Cairn Homes for over 100 new homes in Newcastle. The Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) will see 113 homes ... Read More
Sport
Thomas Davis hold annual memorial game
THOMAS Davis held their annual memorial for Dylan O’Neill with the match taking place at a slightly different time this year being held just before ... Read More
Sport
Éanna beaten in U20 cup semi final
ÉANNA found themselves defeated by Titans in the semi final of the U20 National Cup last weekend after a decisive defeat. The first quarter saw ... Read More
Sport
St Francis part of new National League
ST FRANICS FC are one of the newly announced teams to be a part of the FAI National League. The competition is set to hold ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United to join FAI National League
LUCAN United are another local side who have found themselves part of the upcoming National League third tier that was announced just before Christmas. The ... Read More
Sport
McNaughton into two top tens in World C’ships
OLD BAWN native Cora McNaughton made it into the top ten of the World Youth Sailing Championships in two races which were held last month ... Read More
Business
O’Neills Sportswear pre-tax profits hit record at €3.4m
GAA sportswear supplier O’Neill’s saw pre-tax profits rise to a record €3.4m last year. Accounts filed by O’Neill’s Balbriggan Textiles for the Walkinstown-headquartered branch of ... Read More
Business
Forte Pespa acquired in deal estimated at €20m
INNOVATIVE Rathcoole company Forte Pespa Balcony Systems was acquired this week by Erisbeg, one of the largest private equity firms in the country, in a ... Read More
Business
Go-Ahead to create 400 jobs after its awarded contract
UP TO 400 jobs are to be created at Go Ahead Ireland after the bus company was awarded the National Transport Authority’s (NTA) Outer Dublin ... Read More
Business
Microsoft granted permission for temporary access road
Microsoft Ireland have been granted planning permission for a temporary construction access road as part of the development of their new facility in Newcastle. Microsoft ... Read More
Business
Decison welcomed for accelerating infrastructure taskforce recommendations
PLANS by the Irish Government to remove barriers to delivering vital infrastructure projects has been welcomed by Dublin Chamber. Mary Rose Burke, Dublin Chamber CEO ... Read More
20 en-suite bedrooms are approved for An Poitin Stil
PLANS for 20 en-suite bedrooms on the roof of An Poitin Stil in Rathcoole received planning permission from South Dublin County Council. Brunsdale Services Ltd ... Read More
Plans to convert Scholarstown House into residential units
The developer looking to convert Scholarstown House into apartments have submitted additional information in support of their planning application regarding drainage systems and play areas. ... Read More
11 residents object to retention of boundary wall in Kilnamanagh
A Kilnamanagh resident has been refused planning retention for a boundary wall built without planning permission. The wall, which is “a modest 1.3 m in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Winter Warming Curried Carrot & Parsnip Soup
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
Showtime for Coláiste Bríde and Moyle Park College students
"HALLELUJHA, it’s showtime!" 'Sister Act The Musical' is being produced by Transition Year Students in Clondalkin's Coláiste Bríde and Moyle Park College for three nights ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The ‘hilariously funny’ Aladdin performed by Clondalkin Drama Group
"WE ENDED up going with 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' instead but knew that 'Aladdin' would definitely be our next one!" explains Michaela Courtney, PR ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The very unusual Earth Star fungus
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
Arts & Culture
Nicola thrilled to win History Book of the Year prize
BESTSELLING Tallaght author and former ghostwriter Nicola Pierce was thrilled to take home the Hodges Figgis History Book of the Year from the 2025 An ... 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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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
ADVERTORIAL Join us to see the positive impact of Foróige and youth work in our community. Parents, volunteers, and new members are all welcome! THURSDAY, ... Read More
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
