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Man charged with second count of sexual assault of 10-year-old girl in Saggart
Dec 17, 2025
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in west Dublin in October told gardaí she said she was 18 and claimed he “just kissed... Read More
Tallaght
Andy Connors mansion sold for €420,000
The home of a notorious Tallaght crime boss was snapped up off the market for a cut-price deal on Thursday morning. ‘Fat’ Andy Connors’ mansion ... Read More
Residents urged to make 999 calls to gardai about issues
An Garda Síochána have asked residents of Kilnamanagh to make more 999 calls about issues in the area, even if they seem like “small issues”. ... Read More
Man was ‘highly aggressive’ during public order incident
A MAN who was “highly aggressive” in talking to gardai who were responding to a public order incident in Saggart was fined. Alan Reilly, Springbank, ... Read More
Clondalkin
1,264 cancellations of number 13 bus in the last two months
The 13 bus to and from Grange Castle was the subject of over 1,200 cancellations in the last two months. The 13, which travels between ... Read More
Man (28) jailed after he punched and kicked girlfriend to the head
A man who punched and kicked his girlfriend to the head and body as she lay on the ground following a minor disagreement has been ... Read More
8,439 needles, crack pipes and syringes dispensed
The Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme dispensed over 8000 needles, syringes and crack pipes in 2024 in a bid to reduce risk of infection to local ... Read More
Ballyfermot
1,100 homes expected to be delivered at Cherry Orchard development
Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam, the Land Development Agency and others turned the sod as the Cherry Orchard Point development was officially launched on ... Read More
Familbase scoop third award of year
Ballyfermot non-profit organisation Familibase scooped up a third award of the year as they were given accreditation as an autism friendly service – the first ... Read More
‘Frauds such as this are very difficult to detect’
A man has been jailed for one year for a “fairly amateurish fraud” for a personal injury claim after his vehicle bumped into a reversing ... Read More
Lucan
NTA agree to attend full council meeting to review public transport in adamstown
The National Transport Authority has agreed to sit in on a full council meeting in South Dublin and has confirmed that a review of networks ... Read More
Lack of post boxes ‘unacceptable’ in one of fastest growing areas
“The current situation is unacceptable for a town of this scale.” A letter has been sent to An Post to request better coverage in Adamstown ... Read More
Series of theft charges involving woman (46)
A PROBATION report was ordered for a woman involved in a series of theft charges. Jackie Keane (46), Foxford Court, Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, appeared before ... Read More
Sport
GAA scholarship named in memory of coach Gerry
A GAA scholarship has been announced by TUD in honour of the late Gerry Anderson who passed away earlier this year. The scholarship was announced ... Read More
Sport
November Team of the Month is Coláiste Éanna
Colaiste Eanna U19s found themselves as World Champions in November as their U19s side won went undefeated at the World School Basketball Championships held in ... Read More
Sport
November Sports Star of the Month is Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones recently won gold in the Masters Division at the WAKO Kickboxing World Championships for Tallaght Martial Arts. Stephen is a coach within the ... Read More
Sport
Ilija appointed WAKO sports director
IT WAS a proud moment for Irish kickboxing recently at the WAKO Championships in Abu Dhabi as Clondalkin Bushido Martial Arts founder Ilija Salerno was ... Read More
Sport
Final European game of season for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers are set to undergo their final European game for this season on Thursday evening as they host Hamrun Spartans in Tallaght Stadium. The ... Read More
Business
Small and medium-sized firms are showing greater resilience
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in Ireland are showing greater resilience in the face of global uncertainty, according to the latest SME Business Sentiment Survey from ... Read More
Business
23% Irish businesses suffered a cybersecurity breach in last year
OVER 20% of Irish businesses have suffered a cybersecurity breach in the last 12 months. Research by Park West IT company Auxilion, revealed a third ... Read More
Business
Women entreprenurs invited to apply for three new programmes
WOMEN entrepreneurs in South Dublin County are invited to apply for three new programmes designed to help them grow, innovate and scale their businesses. Delivered ... Read More
Business
K Factory are shortlisted for National Small Business Award
A SMALL growing enterprise in Clondalkin K Factory Print and Embroidery Ltd, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 SFA National Small Business ... Read More
Business
Basketball Ireland agree deal with TG4 as official broadcaster of games
BASKETBALL Ireland announced this week that TG4 will continue as the official broadcaster of the Irish men's and women's international basketball teams after agreeing a ... Read More
€795,000 for Bohernabreena residence
This four-bed, four-bath detached residence on Ballymaice Lane, Bohernabreena is on the market for just under €800,000 and offers “space, privacy, and unmatched tranquillity.” Nestled ... Read More
Planning granted for apartments on corner site
Planning permission has been granted for three one-bedroom apartments on a corner site on Decies Road, Ballyfermot. The original planning application at 199 Decies Road ... Read More
Contractor to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions
A contractor is due to be appointed to maintain sports pavilions in local parks on behalf of the council later this December. A tender for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Patient Labyrinth artwork exhibition launches in Rua Red
"In a maze, you lose yourself; in a labyrinth, you find yourself." 'Patient Labyrinth', a new artwork and exhibition from Junk Ensemble in Rua Red ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Songwriter Acko’s 12th and final single ‘The Song’
"THIS has very much been the year of the song for me," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. On December 5, he released his twelfth and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Harry Potter series inspires Megan’s ‘A Christmas Disaster’
"ONE of the elves had a big problem," explains Kingswood Community College student Megan Tuite. Tallaght resident Megan wrote a children's book when she was ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Christmas Chocolate Pavlova & White Chocolate Amaretti Bundt Cake
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
Great overview of the film ‘Down the Corner’ with over 60 people attending
"AN AUDIENCE of over sixty people" attended TogetherFM's film club screening of 'Down the Corner' in Ballyfermot Community Centre last month, according to Ann McEwan ... 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
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PhoneWatch Research: Burglary Rates in Ireland at Lowest Level in a Decade
ADVERTORIAL Burglary levels across Ireland are significantly lower than they were ten years ago, according to new research by PhoneWatch. Drawing on Central Statistics Office ... Read More
