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Swiftbanks received 1,600 applications for the 95 homes available
Jul 02, 2026
Swiftbanks, a brand-new large-scale housing development located in Saggart was officially opened by newly elected Mayor Francis Timmons on July 1st. The housing development is a... Read More
Tallaght
It was ‘a hugely emotional day’ for the retiring school principal
A local school principal celebrated her retirement at a “hugely emotional” ceremony on Monday after four decades at St Killian’s Junior National School in Kingswood. ... Read More
Cluck Chicken opts out of Square and focuses on Walkinstown unit
Cluck Chicken in The Square in Tallaght closed its doors on Sunday after nearly three years as they opted to surrender their lease and focus ... Read More
Moll Rooney Festival returns to Tallaght after 150 years
For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. Maelruain, through an annual gathering that became known locally as the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Costs of refurbishment of library have increased to over €2.1 million
Revised costs for a refurbishment of the Clondalkin Library have reached in excess of €2.1 million, a large increase compared to the initial estimate of ... Read More
Brother Colman – celebrating 100 years with a special Mass
A milestone was hit this week when a valued member of the Moyle Park College community, Brother Colman Parker, celebrated his 100th birthday on June ... Read More
Aidan’s essay receives Highly Commended Distinction award
Aidan Hyland from Deansrath Community College, was awarded a Highly Commended Distinction award in the 2025/26 Oireachtas Essay Competition, reports Taylor O’Shea. Aiste an Oireachtais, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Arts Festival ‘it’s going to be a major exhibition’
The launch of this year’s Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival highlighted the huge range of exciting events that will take place between July 4th and ... Read More
‘A lot of people have paid the price for his offending behaviour’
A teenage father has been jailed for two years for being a passenger in a stolen car, which knocked down and killed a man in ... Read More
Compulsory purchase order for land to build 383 homes
A compulsory purchase order for more than 2,700 sqm lands near the Grand Canal to deliver almost 400 homes in Bluebell has been lodged with ... Read More
Lucan
Foxhunter pub has a price tag of €3 million
The Foxhunter, a well-known Lucan pub, has returned to the market with a €3 million price tag two years after it was first offered for ... Read More
Plans to rezone St Edmundsbury are rejected
St Edmundsbury in Lucan was rejected as a site to be rezoned on Friday evening, just days after a large protest at the high-amenity location. ... Read More
Anti-litter campaign raises environmental awareness and community pride
An anti-litter campaign led by students at Divine Mercy SNS has helped raise environmental awareness and promote community pride across Balgaddy, reports Taylor O’Shea. Partnering ... Read More
Sport
May Team of the Month is Peamount U18s Men’s team
WATCH: Peamount U18s Men’s team have been awarded the title of Sports Team of the Month by Active South Dublin following their victory in the ... Read More
Sport
May Sports Star of the Month is Sophie Tapiz
WATCH: Clondalkin native Sophie Tapiz has been named by Active South Dublin and South Dublin County Council as Sports Star of the Month for May ... Read More
Sport
New era for St Francis as all weather pitch officially opens
ST FRANCIS Football Club has officially opened its new all weather pitch which was achieved thanks to €350,000 in Government Funding through the Community Recognition ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and TU Dublin unite to drive women’s game forward
SHAMROCK Rovers and Technological University Dublin have announced a strengthened strategic partnership that will see the Tallaght Campus of TU Dublin become the home of ... Read More
Sport
Lucan eye championship push
THE Lucan Sarsfield’s Women’s Intermediate Footballers have been having a good season in LGFA Division 2 but will be thankful for a reset as we ... Read More
Business
Equinix enter 12 week trial for new hydrogen power unit
Equinix, who run data centres in Citywest and Clondalkin, has entered into a 12-week trial of a new hydrogen power unit at one of its ... Read More
Business
CRH is nearing a deal to buy competitor Arcosa
Rathfarnham and Belgard-based building materials company CRH is nearing a deal to buy competitor Arcosa in a move that would be its biggest yet, priced ... Read More
Business
Initiative redirects unused off-peak renewable electricity
A series of initiatives aimed at tackling energy poverty by harnessing surplus renewable power was announced by South Dublin County Council (SDCC) who were joined ... Read More
Business
Manna ceases operations after aerial delivery hub is refused
LOCAL entrepreneur Bobby Healy’s Manna has ceased delivery operations in Ireland after plans for a new aerial delivery hub near Dundrum Town Centre were refused. ... Read More
Business
Áine picks up National Enterprise Award
Lucan native Áine Kennedy and The Smooth Company were recently recognised at the 26th Annual National Enterprise Awards, taking home the Best Export Award for ... Read More
Certificate of exemption sought for the development of new Castle Lawns home
A certificate of exemption is sought for the development of a new home in an estate off the Castletymon Road on a 176.8 sqm site. ... Read More
Permission granted to change warehouse into place of worship
Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of a warehouse at The Square Industrial Complex in Tallaght to a place of worship. ... Read More
Retention permission sought for temporary structure at Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh
Retention permission is sought for the existing temporary structures at Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh in Rathfarnham while works continue on the permanent site. Permission was granted ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Different Every Day’ is Paul’s latest song
"IT’S A new part of this journey that I call "entertainment",' beams Tallaght's very own Paul Ryder, regarding his latest song 'Different Every Day'. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Catalpa’ is a masterclass in solo performance
A CLASSIC of modern Irish theatre, Donal O’Kelly’s 'Catalpa', with live music by Trevor Knight, is the story of the daring 1876 whaleship rescue of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘The Comedy of Errors’ a joyful evening of laughter
THIS summer, Balally Players invite audiences to experience one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most entertaining plays in one of Dublin’s most beautiful outdoor settings. From ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Level Up: Ireland’s Youth Dance Revolution
'Level Up' is an exciting event designed to introduce young people to the culture, creativity, and energy behind battle dance. It is a welcoming entry ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... 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
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
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
