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News
‘People are struggling and terrified of a rent increase’
Feb 25, 2026
Any review of rent paid by council tenants “must not be used as a back door to raise revenue by hiking rents”, a Tallaght councillor has... Read More
Tallaght
Cocaine becomes un-snortable because you destroy your nose
“People are using cocaine younger, and the effects of cocaine start to wear.” A new podcast by a Ballycullen filmmaker reveals people are starting to ... Read More
Former computer lab transformed into wellbeing and sensory room
A former computer lab in Sacred Heart Senior National School has been transformed into a wellbeing and sensory room for all pupils The Killinarden school ... Read More
Gardai search home and seize €1k worth of cannabis in plastic baggies
A GARDA search of a home in Tallaght which led to the seizure of approximately €1,000 of cannabis contained in small plastic baggies was for ... Read More
Clondalkin
€174k pumped into Corkagh Park to improve public facilities
Over €400,000 has been dedicated to public realm works in Clondalkin and surrounding areas this year, including €174k to Corkagh Park and €65k for a ... Read More
‘Deliberate, prolonged and particularly unusual fraud’
A judge has directed that the suitability of two people involved in a “particularly unusual fraud” to carry out community service should be assessed, reports ... Read More
Traffic calming measure ‘not just a nuisance, but a hazard’
“It’s becoming not just a nuisance, but a hazard.” The controversial turn at Lealand junction in Bawnogue, Clondalkin was seen by council engineers as part ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Task force must deliver real reform and not more window dressing’
“This government need to let the people have their say.” New potential changes to local democracy have been made public, including increasing local property tax ... Read More
Man told gardai he smoked joint
A DRIVER who told gardai he smoked a joint after being informed he would be drug tested following a road stop, received a two-year disqualification ... Read More
Communal space extension approved for sports complex
Planning permission has been granted for a second storey extension to house a new communal space at Ballyfermot Sports Complex. Owners of the sports centre ... Read More
Lucan
Griffeen Valley Park funding boost of €74k for five public amenity projects
Almost €500,000 is set to be put into the area of Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin through public realm works. €482,000 is set to be ... Read More
Man who attempted to break into parked car is fined €750
A MAN who attempted to break into a parked car in Lucan was fined €750 at Blanchardstown District Court. Shane Comerford (34), with an address ... Read More
Council plan to develop traveller accommodation
The council have launched a public consultation for their plans to demolish an existing Traveller accommodation site in Lucan and construct a new one on ... Read More
Sport
Rovers face Bohs in big Dublin derby
Shamrock Rovers kicked off their League of Ireland campaign last weekend with a 2-0 win against St Pats on Friday before a 1-1 draw against ... Read More
Sport
Lack of all-weather facilities leaves clubs with little options for matches
With the beginning of 2026 being among the wettest on record with consecutive weeks of rain the effect has been seen in local sports clubs ... Read More
Sport
Walshe picks up three gold medals at McCuallagh event
Ellen Walshe took part in the 2026 McCuallagh International which was held over the last weekend at the National Aquatic Centre. Seven Irish swimmers topped ... Read More
Sport
Shamrock Rovers return to Tallaght for Dundalk game
Shamrock Rovers face a quick turnaround this evening as they play their second Airtricity League game in four days against Dundalk in Tallaght Stadium with ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart boxers secure medals in Dublin Finals
IT HAS been busy opening to 2026 for Sacred Heart Boxing Club. The Killinarden club recently saw multiple fighters in the finals of the Dublin Boxing ... Read More
Business
South Dublin businesses meet thousands of buyers at local enterprise showcase
Businesses from South Dublin had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world this week as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at ... Read More
Business
Bank unveils €26 million investment in branches
BRANCH upgrades are set to take place at AIB Clondalkin, and ESB premises in The Square shopping centre, Tallaght and ESB in Crumlin. The plans ... Read More
Business
Rhasidat drops to third place on marketable list
TALLAGHT Olympian Rhasidat Adeleke has dropped to third place of Ireland's most marketable sports star. In 2025, the Tallaght Athletics Club star was replaced as ... Read More
Business
Galco Steel acquired by Danish galvanizing firm
BALLYMOUNT company Galco Steel has been acquired by Danish galvanizing and paint group DOT. Galco, which has revenues of more than €45m, is Ireland’s largest ... Read More
Business
The Address honoured to pick up gold awards
THE Address Collective picked up accolades at the recent Gold Medal Hotel Awards The family-owned Irish hotel group, which counts The Kingswood Hotel in Citywest ... Read More
New application lodged to convert cottage into coffee shop and reception
Fresh plans have been submitted for an application to convert a cottage on the Turnpike Road to a coffee shop and reception for padel tennis ... Read More
Nursing Home granted a change of use to original planning permission
A nursing home in Templeogue have been granted to change a condition of their original planning permission to allow them to care for “a wider ... Read More
Nutgrove Shopping Centre on market for €30m
A major retail centre in Rathfarnham is set to hit the market with a €30million price tag. Developed in 1984, Nutgrove Shopping Centre is home ... Read More
Arts & Culture
St Paul’s students production of ‘Annie’ extremely special
"I HAD a few bouts of tears," reflects one parent when asked about St Paul's Secondary School's production of "Annie", whose child is neurodivergent. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Empowering ‘Seven Scenes’ promotes social change through the arts
"I BELIEVE in the power of the arts to affect positive social change," remarks Newton Barabara of the 'Seven Scenes' Programme. 'Seven Scenes' is an ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rave reviews for Sharon’s show
"IT’S basically the ramblings of a madwoman, with songs," exclaims comedian, actress, and writer Sharon Mannion, whose 'Jukebox Donkey' show is coming to the Civic ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion perfect homemade Lasagne
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
Nature on our doorsteps: Crocuses, welcoming in the springtime
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
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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Fourteen years after leaving The Square, the return of Best Menswear has been marked by familiar faces, shared memories, and stories that span generations. Few ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
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Focused on People: Supporting Everyday Life in Our Suburbs
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