Tallaght

Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence

Echo Staff- July 3, 2025 0

A man caught with a firearm in his home who told gardaí he had it for self-defence purposes has been given a five-year suspended sentence, ... Read More

Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence
‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity

‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity

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A Special Needs Assistant will abseil 150 feet off Croke Park heights on Friday to fundraise for the training of an autism therapy dog. Kate, ... Read More

Motorist found asleep in parked car with empty vodka bottle is disqualified

Motorist found asleep in parked car with empty vodka bottle is disqualified

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A MOTORIST discovered sleeping in a parked car on the side of a busy main road with an empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle, ... Read More

Clondalkin

Virtual reality tour of round tower to be explored by council

Ellen Gough- July 3, 2025 0

The option of a virtual reality tour of the Clondalkin Round Tower at Brú Chronáin is set to be explored, to allow visitors see the ... Read More

Virtual reality tour of round tower to be explored by council
Memories project inspired by fallen tree near library

Memories project inspired by fallen tree near library

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A new project is gathering memories of Clondalkin Library from all those who have walked through its doors in its 114 years – and even ... Read More

Plans underway to develop creative educational workspaces at libraries

Plans underway to develop creative educational workspaces at libraries

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Plans are underway to develop makerspaces in three south Dublin libraries in the coming months. Ballyroan, Tallaght and North Clondalkin libraries have been earmarked as ... Read More

Ballyfermot

An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library

Ryan Butler- July 1, 2025 0

“One day I made a critical comment and was promptly invited to do it myself.” laughs Ray Moore of Palmerstown. The 84-year-old is exhibiting his ... Read More

An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library
Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways

Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways

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A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s waste management teams ... Read More

Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery

Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery

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A man involved in the “opportunistic” theft of 12 electric scooters from a Dublin business has been handed a suspended prison sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. ... Read More

Lucan

Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch

Michael Howley- June 30, 2025 0

LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More

Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch

Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch

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School students have raised over €10,000 for a new astroturf pitch by taking part in a fundraising walk. Scoil Mhuire National School, in Lucan, held ... Read More

Four prefabs in community college  almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’

Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’

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There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... Read More

Sport

Peamount girls march on in cup

- July 3, 2025 0

THE first round of the Women's FAI Cup took place over the weekend. Shamrock Rovers, Peamount United and non-league Terenure Rangers all found themselves in ... Read More

Peamount girls march on in cup
Sport

Seven-up for ROC in Challenge decider

- July 3, 2025 0

THE CURTAIN finally came down on the 2024/25 UCFL season after the delayed Challenge Cup Final was played in Home farm last Wednesday night, reports ... Read More

Seven-up for ROC in Challenge decider
Sport

Dylan on top of the world at club finals

- July 3, 2025 0

SWITCHING the Leinster Senior League for the club World Cup Dylan Connolly was Ireland’s sole representative at the tournament. Lining out for Auckland City at ... Read More

Dylan on top of the world at club finals
Sport

Lucan girls secure Division One crown

- July 3, 2025 0

THE Lucan Sarsfields Minor Ladies Football team recently won the Division 1 title with a last gasp win over Naomh Mearnog. Going into the match ... Read More

Lucan girls secure Division One crown
Sport

Kevin’s/Kilian’s U16s go stateside

- July 2, 2025 0

ST KEVIN Killian’s recently reaped the benefits of a two year plan which saw them bring their U16 and minor team on a trip stateside. ... Read More

Kevin’s/Kilian’s U16s go stateside
Business

Making it easier for SMEs and micro-enterprises to engage

- July 2, 2025 0

AN OPEN forum Public Procurement Consultation took place at ACE Enterprise Park, Clondalkin, on Friday, June 20 – providing valuable insights for businesses. It formed ... Read More

Making it easier for SMEs and micro-enterprises to engage
Business

Belgard Retail Park to be bought for €120m

- July 2, 2025 0

American investor Realty Income Reit is set to purchase the Belgard Retail Park in Tallaght and two more retail sites for a transaction in the ... Read More

Belgard Retail Park to be bought for €120m
Business

Recycle IT receive People and Planet First Verification

- July 1, 2025 0

Recycle IT have been recognised as People and Planet First Verified, a meaningful step forward in their mission to deliver environmentally responsible recycling services while ... Read More

Recycle IT receive People and Planet First Verification
Business

29% of adults couldn’t last an hour without the internet

- July 1, 2025 0

Pure Telecom announced new survey results from its annual Connected Lives survey, revealing that, when it comes to their personal lives, almost a third (29%) ... Read More

29% of adults couldn’t last an hour without the internet
Business

Regulatory compliance top three challenges facing firms

- July 1, 2025 0

OVER 70 per cent of senior managers in financial services see regulatory compliance as one of the top three challenges facing their business this year. ... Read More

Regulatory compliance top three challenges facing firms
Plans for 98-bed residential nursing home at Glebe House

Plans for 98-bed residential nursing home at Glebe House

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PLANS have been lodged for a 98-bed residential nursing home at The Glebe House on Main Street in Rathcoole. Applicants WL Woodlawn Building Services Ltd ... Read More

177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole

177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole

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Consultations are underway for a major residential development on a site that was the subject of a High Court action in 2023. RK Consulting have ... Read More

€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre

€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre

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Fortunestown Shopping Centre has been put up for sale at €1,6 million by agent Cushman and Wakefield. With an overall floor area of 714 m² ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Shortfilm ’Father Brennan Is Having a Breakdown’

- July 3, 2025 0

LUKE Faulkner is a Templeogue-born filmmaker, photographer and musician. Luke studied photography at IADT, Dun Laoghaire, winning the 2018 Inspirational Arts Award with his experimental ... Read More

Shortfilm ’Father Brennan Is Having a Breakdown’
Arts & Culture

‘Before is a play set in Clery’s of Dublin

- July 2, 2025 0

"IT WAS inspired by the experience of a friend of mine," explains Pat Kinevane, writer and star of 'Before', coming to the Civic tonight, July ... Read More

‘Before is a play set in Clery’s of Dublin
Arts & Culture

Music festival is a stepping stone

- July 1, 2025 0

"THE Youth Music Festival is more than just an event; it is a stepping stone for young musicians to reach new heights," says Martin Moran, ... Read More

Music festival is a stepping stone
Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers

- June 27, 2025 0

Who doesn’t love a good burger? While we may not yet be in the depths of hopefully a warm Mediterranean summer; that doesn’t mean we ... Read More

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers
Arts & Culture

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

- June 27, 2025 0

“IT WAS a great time!” beams young Clondalkin DJ Ellie Long, who was South Dublin ambassador for Crunniu na nOg on June 7 this year. ... Read More

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin

- June 6, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people

- May 9, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra

- April 18, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
Business

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans

- June 25, 2025 0

A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
Sponsored Content

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland

- June 24, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Home care is not just about helping with physical tasks, it's about building trusting relationships, preventing loneliness, and creating a support network that respects ... Read More

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
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United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge

- June 3, 2025 0

Tallaght and District Credit Union and Firhouse Credit Union have completed a Transfer of Engagements that will see Firhouse officially become part of the Tallaght ... Read More

United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025

- June 3, 2025 0

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland programme is proud to support up to 40 free creative events for children and young people as part of ... Read More

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week

- May 12, 2025 0

Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More

Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week