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Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Jul 29, 2026
Oscar-winning Irish musician, Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle collision in Lucan on Wednesday morning. Gardaí were alerted to a... Read More
Tallaght
Harrington named Vice Captain for Europe ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
Rathfarnham’s Pádraig Harrington has been selected as one of the European Team’s Vice Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor next September. The ... Read More
Passionate Tidy Towns volunteers group invest over 3,000 hours in Tallaght Village
THE VOLUNTEER Tallaght village Tidy Towns group, founded by Tallaght Community Council in 2022 continues to meet twice every week to invest significant voluntary time ... Read More
St Mark’s pupils showcase STEM and AI Projects in Microsoft HQ
STUDENTS at St Mark’s Senior National School in Springfield were among 500 young people who showcased their innovative STEM and AI projects at Microsoft’s headquarters. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Ten years for armed man who falsely imprisoned another
A MAN has been jailed for 10 years for his involvement in the false imprisonment of another man by a criminal organisation designed “to instil ... Read More
Noise and black smoke coming from data centre
RESIDENTS have voiced their frustration and concern regarding the constant “highly intrusive noise” emitted from a data centre in Clondalkin Industrial Estate at Crag Terrace/Crag ... Read More
No vacant accommodation at the Clondalkin Primary Care Centre
ACCORDING to the HSE, there is currently no significant vacant clinical accommodation in the Primary Care Centre in Clondalkin. SDCC Mayor Councillor Francis Timmons raised ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Video call was answered on stolen phone by convicted thief
A THIEF and convicted rapist who was caught after he answered a video call on the phone he had just stolen has been told he ... Read More
Cherry Orchard Park to be transformed in €9m community investment
THE Cherry Orchard Park Renewal project has entered the next phase of development and is now open to submissions from members of the public. Those ... Read More
Additional info requested on new development on Tyrconnell Road
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to a proposed new development on the Tyrconnell Road in Inchicore. The proposed development consists of the refurbishment, ... Read More
Lucan
Protest group urges public to voice opinions on rezoning again
FOLLOWING an agreed vote by councillors against the proposed rezoning of the historic lands at St Edmundsbury, plans have entered into the next stage, involving ... Read More
Push for ‘Smart Town’ pilot scheme to develop Lucan as leading destination
LUCAN VILLAGE is “well positioned” for a smarter future following a proposal to explore a Smart Town pilot initiative to further develop it into a ... Read More
New agreement reached in relation to existing 25-year lease
A NEW lease has been agreed between South Dublin Football League Limited and Dublin and District Schoolboys/Girls League Limited (DDSL) regarding the Ballyowen Park Clubhouse ... Read More
Sport
Frustration for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers found themselves eliminated from Champions League qualification last night after they could only manage a 2-1 win in Tallaght against FC Ararat Armenia. ... Read More
Sport
Rhasidat qualifies for European Championships
Tallaght sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke has successfully qualified for the 200m at the European Championships following a victory in the National Championships held in Morton Stadium, ... Read More
Sport
Panthers delight at winning Division One
A FINAL team display of dominance led by MVP, quarterback, Ray Burke, sealed the Panthers as Division One champions, propelling them back to the Premier ... Read More
Sport
Boxing Wall and Tormey ready for the national c’ships
BOTH Jayden Wall and Keelan Tormey of Sacred Heart Boxing Club are putting the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the National Under-17 Boxing ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s brilliant to be honest’ says EWFL boss Connolly
AS COVERED last week in The Echo, the EWFL representative team recently won the Angela Hearst Cup as they beat the side from the Waterford district ... Read More
Business
Musgraves apply for extension to warehouse in Ballyowen
THE Musgrave Group has applied for a 392 sqm extension to their existing warehouse facility in the Ballyowen Industrial and Business Park in Clondakin. The ... Read More
Business
Changes are sought by developer building 666 homes within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone
CHANGES have been sought to granted planning permission for 666 homes to be delivered on a 2.48 hectares site in the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone. ... Read More
Business
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025, with Tallaght and Clondalkin high on the list for residential usage, ... Read More
Business
10,000 Google AI Professional Certificates for BOI customers
Bank of Ireland and Google have announced a new partnership to provide up to 10,000 Google AI Professional Certificate scholarships to Bank of Ireland’s SME ... Read More
Business
First full-scale American operation launch by Manna
Manna has announced the launch of its first full-scale metropolitan American operation, weeks after pulling out of Ireland. The Irish drone delivery company has announced ... Read More
Plans to demolish vacant building for mixed use development refused
PLANS for the demolition of a vacant single-storey building and erect a four-storey mixed-use development on a 0.0854 hectares site in Palmerstown have been refused. ... Read More
Knocklyon development granted second extension
The duration of planning permission for the development of 11 three-storey homes at a site in Knocklyon has been extended for a second time until ... Read More
Industrial unit approved in Citywest
THE construction of a new industrial building in Citywest has been given the green light by the planning authority. A new industrial building will be ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rua Red announce multiple exciting new events
To coincide with the exhibition, 'The Collie, The Cheviot and The Crouched Skeleton', by artist and shepherd Orla Barry, Rua Red is excited to announce ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Exploring the stories that shaped Crumlin and Walkinstown
The third annual Crumlin and Walkinstown History Festival was "very well attended", according to chairperson Aidan Hodson, and took place on Saturday, June 27, at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Solar panel wings
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
Laughing all the way to Vicar Street
"I FEEL much freer and much more able to just be myself and have a laugh," explains Tallaght comedian Al Porter. "I'm never afraid of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Adventure athlete Becky Gilmour is using creativity and movement to change lives
"I ABSOLUTELY love any form of creativity and expression, whether through movement, art or music, and sharing that joy with others," explains Becky Gilmour. Last ... 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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The Power of Positive Masculinity in Sport and Life (Free event)
Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns invites you to an evening with inspirational local sporting heroes for an engaging chat exploring resilience, wellbeing, and the ... 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
