This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
News
Hotel seeking exemption to house international protection
Mar 18, 2025
A HOTEL in Citywest is seeking exemption from planning permission to provide accommodation for people seeking international protection. Hotelier Brian McGettigan submitted a ‘Declaration of Exemption... Read More
Tallaght
60 years of being a lifetime ‘each other’s best friends’
A community came together to celebrate a couple’s sixty years of marriage and a lifetime being “each other’s best friends.” On March 1, 1965, Ann ... Read More
Drainage survey planned for N81 due to floooding
A drainage survey will be conducted this week on the N81 at Tallaght Stadium following dangerous flooding that impacted the road and its users recently. ... Read More
Man stole delivery van full of parcels before Christmas
A man with a “shocking record” who stole a delivery van full of parcels before Christmas and told the driver where he would leave it ... Read More
Clondalkin
Big turn out at Walk of Remembrance for ‘beautiful Boss Lady’ Leah French
A WALK of Remembrance took place for “beautiful Boss Lady” Leah French from Clondalkin, who sadly passed away on New Years Day at Tallaght Hospital. ... Read More
Local Faces: Damian MacGhabhann
WE LOVE to have a renaissance man in 'Faces of the Community,' And this week I'm delighted to say we've got a good one, writes ... Read More
New uniforms to debut at St Patrick’s Day parade
“We needed to move the uniforms on and update them but hold onto the colours, which are now well associated with the band,” says Clondalkin ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Radio station awarded FM license
GOOD news for local radio station Together FM, who have been awarded an FM licence from Coimisiún na Meán – the Irish broadcasting and online ... Read More
Former warehouse set to accommodate IP applicants
A FORMER warehouse in Inchicore is set to be used as a site for international protection applicants. Mashup Property Limited submitted planning with Dublin City ... Read More
Former council housing depot leased to Kingspan
QUESTIONS were asked about plans for a former depot in Ballyfermot, which is being leased to a floor and wall covering company. The application for ... Read More
Lucan
ABP grant permission to demolish service station building
AN BORD Pleanala have granted permission for the demolition of an existing Texaco service station retail building at Ballydowd in Lucan. Applicant Valero Energy (Ireland) ... Read More
Over 400 units to be completed at the Crossings by end of year
A NEW residential development containing over 400 units in The Crossings in Adamstown, is expected to be fully completed by the end of this year. ... Read More
Brilliant Gerry completes 19th marathon in Tokyo
"He started running in the 1980s, with the Dublin marathon being his first marathon to participate in," explains Rachel Moore, daughter of Adamstown native Gerry ... Read More
Sport
Ireland international Ruesha links up with Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers senior women’s team have received a big boost by signing Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn. The talented midfielder, who has 87 international caps, joins ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin February Team: Clondalkin Rugby Club senior men’s team
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club senior men’s team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Leinster League Division Two A title. It’s the first time ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin February Sports Star: Eileen O’Brien
EILEEN O’Brien helped the Ireland Athletics track and Field Masters O70s team break two World records. The Lucan Harriers athlete helped break the W70 4x800 ... Read More
Sport
Kiltalown FC are edged out in seven-goal thriller
YORK Road FC won the battle of the bottom two when they welcomed Kiltalown FC to John Paul Park, Cabra, and ran out comfortable 5-2 ... Read More
Sport
South Dublin Taekwondo members bag medals in Newcastle
A selection of up-and coming stars from local South Dublin Taekwondo travelled to Newcastle, England for the Ultimate North East Championships. Seven athletes returned with ... Read More
Business
Job cuts expected in Bank of Ireland over the next three years
JOB cuts are expected at Bank of Ireland over the next three years. Bank of Ireland has almost 11,200 staff but plans were announced this ... Read More
Business
Majority of private rented dwellings inspected found to be non-compliant
THE vast majority of private rented dwellings inspected by South Dublin County Council in 2024 were found to be non-compliant. It highlights a “shocking disregard ... Read More
Business
Salon goes from strength to strength with bigger premises
A SALON which has gone from strength to strength celebrated an expansion by welcoming clients to their new bigger premises in Ballyfermot. Lolo’s Hair and ... Read More
Business
Credit Unions will ‘strengthen’ service with plans for merger
TWO Tallaght credit unions are set to merge to “strengthen” the service for members. Details of the proposed transfer of engagements between Kilnamanagh Credit Union ... Read More
LEO
LEO South Dublin to celebrate Entrepreneurial Excellence at 2025 Local Enterprise Awards
Marking over a decade of championing entrepreneurship and innovation, the highly anticipated Local Enterprise Awards South Dublin 2025 will take place on Thursday, March 6th, ... Read More
Developers of Airton House request extension of duration
THE DEVELOPERS at Airton House in Tallaght is requesting an extension of duration of permission for the change of use and conversion of an existing ... Read More
Equnix refused permission for data centre on Nangor Road
EQUNIX Ireland Ltd has been refused permission for its new data centre plans on the Nangor Road in Clondalkin. A planning application for a connection ... Read More
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Colm Gavin on main stage at Clondalkin St Patrick’s Day parade
“IN THE spirit of things, I’ve decided to bring a mighty gang of lilting bowies with me," remarks Clondalkin singer-songwriter Colm Gavin, who has been ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sausage & Potato Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this sausage and potato casserole. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly delicious. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents two new dance pieces this spring
“THE time has flown, and all the work is hard. “But it’s always a joy making it," explains John Scott, choreographer, founder and creative director ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Frog spawn
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
Youth Theatre Ireland: Exciting opportunity in developing life skills
YOUTH Theatre Ireland is seeking experienced partners to establish three new youth theatres in Dublin South Central, addressing the area's significant lack of youth theatre ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
