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News
Drug intimidation becoming increasing problem for families
Oct 16, 2026
THE tragic deaths of four family members in Waterford serves a stark remider of drug-related intimidation in the country, and it is “an increasing problem” in... Read More
Tallaght
‘Phenomenal experience’ as Tallaght Person of the Year
EMER Lamon spoke of the “phenomenal” experience as Tallaght Person of the Year as nominations for this year’s awards close on Monday. Emer Lamon was ... Read More
Landmark All-island youth first aid competition
100 YOUTH volunteers will take part in the “landmark” first all-island inter-organisational Youth First Aid Competition on Saturday at the Russell Centre from 11am to ... Read More
Special Harvest Festival as St Martin de Porres Church celebrates 50 years
A “GREAT sense of community” was felt at a special Harvest Festival at the weekend as St Martin de Porres Parish celebrated 50 years. The ... Read More
Clondalkin
Blessing of animals shows the love people have for their pets
DEACON Don Devaney welcomed man’s best friend to the gates of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clondalkin recently. This year’s ceremony took place ... Read More
Court appearance for Man accused of 2005 Clondalkin murder
A 49-year-old man appeared in court on Monday charged with the murder of Eoin McCarthy of Clondalkin in 2005. Declan O'Brien, of no fixed abode, ... Read More
Woman is jailed for four years for storing €1.5 million worth of cannabis in her home
A 49-YEAR-OLD woman with no criminal record has been jailed for four years for storing more than €1.5 million worth of cannabis in her Dublin ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Halloween Costume Swap will help children during celebrations
FOR the second year running, the Liffey Partnership are gearing up for a Halloween Costume Swap at St Ultan’s Primary School in Cherry Orchard and ... Read More
Ballyfermot’s Declan O’Rourke charts a life between Ireland and Australia on new album
"The title 'Oceanic’ is a loose banner for a collection of songs that draw on memories of a life spent moving between Ireland and Australia," ... Read More
Cherry Orchard is ‘starved of basic amenities’
CALLS have been made for the establishment of a library in Cherry Orchard, an area that is experiencing huge population growth as housing developments continue ... Read More
Lucan
Local Faces: Fachtna ‘Doc’ Clandillon
IT’S NOT every day we meet someone who has made a crucial positive difference to the lives of others in an impoverished third world country, ... Read More
Westside dances to world success
WESTSIDE Performing Arts in Dublin enjoyed a "remarkable" Dance World Cup 2026 Finals in Dublin this summer, explains a spokesperson of the Lucan-based performing arts ... Read More
Residents to protest against rezoning of St Edmundsbury land
THE Save St. Edmundsbury Protest Committee are inviting Lucan residents to stand together on October 17 at 2 pm to protest the rezoning of the ... Read More
Sport
International success for Tallaght duo
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo continued their successful international season with two more medals at the Montenegro Podgorica Open 2026, Dyzile Chin Estrada earned a silver medal ... Read More
Sport
Funding boost for South Dublin Taekwondo
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo has recently been selected as one of 30 grassroots sports clubs from across Ireland to receive support through the 2026 SPAR and ... Read More
Sport
McGuinness family spearheads Tallaght success at Celtic Open
TALLAGHT Martial Arts competed at the Celtic Open last weekend where they came up against a stacked opposition featuring six visiting international teams. The McGuinness ... Read More
Sport
St Mark’s complete league and cup double
ST MARK’S Women’s team saw much success over the last week or so as they emerged victorious in both the league and cup finals. The ... Read More
Sport
Round Tower growth fuels success on the pitch
ROUND Tower Clondalkin GAA has seen continued growth over the last decade or so with progress being made across all codes and age groups throughout ... Read More
Business
SAP Ireland pays €157m dividend after Citywest merger
CITYWEST-based SAP Ireland had entities merged under its name and posted €157 million dividend in 2025. SAP Ireland of Citywest Business Campus welcomed two other ... Read More
Business
Family care firm launches with community-first mission
SINCE May, the family-run business Farrell Care Solutions has been offering its care services to areas around Dublin and held its official launch at Workways, ... Read More
Business
Boots sold in €7.9bn takeover by Canadian Weston family
BOOTS, with Irish offices in Citywest, has been sold to Canada’s Weston family in a deal worth $8.9 billion US dollars, or €7.9bn. The holding ... Read More
Business
Global Volkswagen recall may affect Dublin motorists
VOLKSWAGEN, with Irish headquarters in Liffey Valley, has recalled around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering risk, per reports. Volkswagen Group Ireland Limited ... Read More
Business
Origin profits rise to €100.7m despite pressures on farming sector
CITYWEST-based Origin Enterprises posted higher operating profits and revenues for the year to the end of July “despite challenging market conditions.” The international agri-services group ... Read More
€2.1m Rathcoole home hits market
A STRIKING 645sqm property located in the hills of Rathcoole, boasting extraordinary countryside views, has hit the market for a healthy €2.1m. The detached property ... Read More
Woodtown tennis plans cut back after council concerns
ADDITIONAL information has been provided to SDCC’S Planning Department regarding the development of a tennis and padel sports facility on a portion of land north ... Read More
Restaurant unit beside The Square available to let
THE former site of Cluck Chicken’s Tallaght branch has been placed on the market by property consultants Keane Thompson, to let at €45,000 per year. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght musician releases debut EP at 57
"I LITERALLY started playing guitar the day after my Leaving Cert ended way back in 1986," explains Tallaght-based musician Brian Edwards. Brian, recording under the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Kingswood pair Richard and John turn lean years into big screen story
KINGSWOOD-raised filmmaking duo Richard Hurley and John Moran have been raising money for their new short film 'In the Red', set over the course of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
One-woman show explores story behind Ireland’s ‘last witch’
'THE Last Witch Bridget Cleary' is a powerful solo theatre performance written and performed by Eve O’Mahony and directed by Carl Duggan. Inspired by the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Autumn wasps
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
ReelFlamenco set for debut at the Civic
"WE’RE delighted to be part of their programme" beams Lucan based Artscope's Caroline Wynn regarding the 2026 Red Line Book Festival. As part of The ... 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
Sponsored Content
Free Family Fun Day Takes Over Tallaght This Saturday!
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Business
Best Menswear proud to support Thomas Davis GAA minor team
ADVERTORIAL BEST Menswear has announced its sponsorship of the Thomas Davis GAA Minor Team, with the retailer’s logo now taking pride of place on the ... Read More
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Russell Hobbs® Expands Viral Stone Colourway with New Espresso Machine: Café Genie Auto
Following the viral success of its Stone colourway, renowned household appliance brand Russell Hobbs is expanding the collection with the launch of the new Café ... Read More
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Invisible to Unmissable Content Creator Course
From Invisible to Unmissable is the Instagram blueprint for beginners by Tallaght's Sharon Keegan. Within 30 days the course will have you posting on your ... Read More
