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Adeleke takes European 200m silver in Birmingham
Aug 13, 2026
Rhasidat adeleke has won silver in the 200m at the European Athletic Championships in Birmingham. The Tallaght native clocked a new Irish national record managing a... Read More
Tallaght
Jack Ennis and the first CU half crown
A “VERY good friend of Tallaght” will celebrate his 90th birthday this Saturday, while a half-crown signifies his local legacy. Jack Ennis will reach the ... Read More
Saggart schoolhouse community centre to host family friendly community potluck
MAKE friends and meet your neighbours this Saturday at the Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre’s community potluck. Saggart and Citywest Together, alongside South Dublin Volunteer Centre ... Read More
Three Tallaght developments on course to deliver 635 new homes
THERE are currently three housing developments in the Tallaght area currently under construction, St Aonghus Green, in Tymon North, Rossfield in Jobstown and the Killinarden ... Read More
Clondalkin
Proposed outdoor games at the Black Lion Inn
AN application has been made for a Section 5 exemption to allow for traditional and social pub games like darts to be played outdoors at ... Read More
Funding appeal for Deansrath Family Centre purpose-built permanent facility
THE MAYOR of South Dublin has called for funding to be made available for a purpose-built facility in Clondalkin to host a local family centre. ... Read More
Clondalkin pipe band claim first major prize since COVID
CLONDALKIN’S St Joseph's Pipe Band are "delighted" to announce that the band took sixth place at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships in Dumbarton on July ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Chapelizod H ill two-way cycle track to make for greater safety
THE Chapelizod Hill Road Active Travel Scheme has entered the Public Consultation phase, allowing members of the public to have their say on the proposed ... Read More
Perrystown man selected as Rose escort for 2026 Rose of Tralee
"I CAME across it on Instagram that they were looking for escorts," explains Perrystown's Simon Murphy, who has been selected as a Rose Escort for ... Read More
Irish dancing, copper crafts, old photos and ukulele magic
HERITAGE DAY returns to Ballyfermot with a bang this year on August 15, running in conjunction with National Heritage Week, and with a whole heap ... Read More
Lucan
63-home residential development for Adamstown
A 63-home residential development to be built on 0.9 hectares of land within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone has been approved. The new 6,096sqm development ... Read More
Emegency road closure for Grange Castle Road and Griffeen Road
AN EMERGENCY road closure will be in place on Griffeen Avenue, between Grange Castle Road and Griffeen Road from August 12 until 17 in order ... Read More
Djamel White’s debut novel longlisted for Booker Prize
A LUCAN author’s debut novel has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize, a well-renowned literary award conferred each year for the best single work ... Read More
Sport
Adeleke charges into tonight’s European 200m Final after blistering semi‑final Run
Rhasidat Adeleke takes part in the 200m final of the European Athletics Championships tonight after putting in an extremely impressive performance in yesterday’s semi final. ... Read More
Sport
Walshe shines as she strikes gold in European 400m Medley
Ellen Walshe showed her brilliance as she takes gold in the European 400m individual medley, her first long course and European championships. What a race, ... Read More
Sport
Former Pats star Melia joins Lincoln on loan
Former St Patrick’s Athletic striker Mason Melia has signed with Lincoln City on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Melia is best ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United sign new players ahead of National League campaign
LUCAN United are making preparations for their upcoming season in the inaugural national league which is scheduled to take place in the latter half of ... Read More
Sport
O’Shea returns to the top flight with Ipswich
TEMPLEOGUE native and Ipswich Town captain is preparing for life back in the Premier League after giving an exclusive interview with Ipswich based newspaper East ... Read More
Business
New South Dublin Chamber President understands the challenges she faces
ANDREA Clarke of Coyne Solicitors received her Chain of Office to become President of the South Dublin Chamber at this year’s AGM held in the ... Read More
Business
Basis.point and Peugeot Ireland nominated for the Business to Arts Awards
TWO businesses with local connections to Citywest and Templeogue have been nominated for the 2026 Business to Arts Awards. Citywest-based Peugeot Ireland and basis.point, led ... Read More
Business
Site of Black Church Inn goes for €3.65 million at auction
THE former site of the renowned Rathcoole bar, The Black Church Inn, has been sold at public auction for €3.65m, over three times the original ... Read More
Business
€4.8m funding to boost confidence in drones
TRINITY College Dublin launched a new project, backed with almost €5 million in funding, to boost confidence in drones used for delivery and more, with ... Read More
Business
Pettitt’s acquire SuperValu Knocklyon for undisclosed fee
THE SuperValu store at Knocklyon Shopping Centre has been sold by Musgraves Group to Pettitt’s SuperValu, one of the chain’s largest operators in the country. ... Read More
Two new applications for developments at Crough’s pub on Cookstown Road
TWO new applications have been put forward for developments at Crough’s pub on Cookstown Road calling for two additional floors to provide apartments. One of ... Read More
Cairn Homes looks for go-ahead for 197 bed units in Cookstown
A LARGE-SCALE Residential Development Application was submitted by Cairn Homes Properties Ltd for Units 66 and 67 located in Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght. An overall ... Read More
Airlie House plans seek to provide a medical clinic
A NEW application for the renovation and part-extension of Airlie House in Lucan has been received by SDCC to provide a medical clinic facility for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Heritage walks return as interest in Rathfarnham’s history continues to grow
"WE HAD more than 400 people attending the tours throughout the week last year," beams Damian MacGarry, local historian and committee member of Rathfarnham Village ... Read More
Arts & Culture
RePlay Festival celebrates creativity, inclusion and youth culture in Tallaght
"RATHER than programming a traditional arts festival, we wanted to create an event that reflected how young people actually experience culture today," explains festival director ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Giant Wolf Youth Theatre present a night of grim and poetry
"IT’S PART horror, part thriller, part comedy, filled with evocative language and fun imagery, as well as some classic Giant Wolf movement and dance." Giant ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A really gruesome bumblebee parasite
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
The Fold – music event at Corkagh Park
“Most artists aren’t often afforded the opportunity to perform in their locality, and this is something I wanted to provide with this event,” explains Tallaght ... 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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Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
