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777 new social homes built in the county with 210 council builds
Mar 11, 2025
777 new social homes were built in South Dublin in 2024, 210 of which were Council builds. Clondalkin saw the highest number of new social homes... Read More
Tallaght
Starting price of €670k for ‘highly sought-after’ house
A four-bedroom house in Tallaght has gone for auction at a starting price of €670,000 as its location in Ballymount was deemed “highly sought-after” in ... Read More
‘It’s such a relief, but it has taken too long’
A wheelchair user has been allocated a ground floor apartment in Saggart after many years spent fighting for suitable housing and “crawling up” the stairs ... Read More
Seven years jail for possession of drugs worth over €3 million
A Dublin man, whose overuse of painkillers following a workplace accident led to a drug addiction and debt, has been jailed for seven years for ... Read More
Clondalkin
Over 400 attend Brain Tumour 5k annual fun run in Corkagh Park
Brain Tumour Ireland’s annual fun run in Corkagh Park on Sunday, was a huge success, with over 400 participants gathering to show their support for ... Read More
Provision of a BMX pump track will be ‘considered’ for Rathcoole park
The provision of a BMX pump track in Rathcoole will be “considered”, announced South Dublin County Council in response to a councillor request. At the ... Read More
Warning letter issued over hoarding at Dolcain House
A WARNING letter was issued last year to the owners of Dolcain House by South Dublin County Council in relation to a planning complaint about ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Group recognised for work at annual AsIAm Autism Friendly awards
A VOLUNTARY group of parents who advocate for the children with additional needs in Ballyfermot and the wider community were recognised for their work at ... Read More
New library will include proposals for civic space
PLANS for a new library on Crumlin Road include proposals for a civic space which will enhance the area. The Dublin City Council led project ... Read More
Lucan
Calls for public bus route for people ‘left stranded’
A Lucan councillor called for a public bus route to Dublin airport as people were “left stranded” following the closure of the Airport Hopper service. ... Read More
Frustration for sports clubs with delays in lease agreement
A NEW lease agreement is in the works for a shared clubhouse in Lucan, but “prolonged delays” have led to frustration for the sports clubs ... Read More
All go at the Lucan parade
"It's not very easy for local children to get into the Dublin parade today, plus going into town to see the parade puts a big ... Read More
Sport
Ellen Walshe smashes oldest Irish Swimming Record
Two-time Irish Olympian and Paris 2024 Finalist Ellen Walshe has smashed the oldest Irish Swimming Record, the long course (50m) 200m Butterfly, at the Leinster ... Read More
Sport
Denis receives volunteer award
THE Federation of Irish Sport celebrated 35 recipients of the 2024 Volunteers in Sport Awards, recognising one individual from every county in Ireland, four in ... Read More
Sport
Whitechurch keep up the pressure on league leaders
DIVISION 3 in the UCFL is starting to clog up at the top of the section, after Whitechurch FC threw their name into the hat ... Read More
Sport
Boden secure first win in league
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers got their opening points of their Adult Football Division 1 campaign with a hard-fought victory over Na Fianna 2-19 to ... Read More
Sport
Dublin minors up and running
DUBLIN got their Leinster minor championship campaign off to a fine start with an impressive performance over Meath 3-20 to 0-6 on Sunday afternoon before ... 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
Business
Council’s €1.7 billion capital investment over three years
INVESTMENT by South Dublin County Council over the next three years of its Capital Programme 2025 – 2027, equates to spending approximately €5,802 per person ... 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
Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure
LENS Media who have plans for a state-of-the-art TV and film studios have lodged an appeal with South Dublin County Council over the development contribution ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Keith’s touching song: Can you tell me all about it
‘CAN YOU Tell Me All About It’ is a touching and relatable tale of emigration, the bittersweet feeling as we watch a friend leave home for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Mexicans 2024: Motorcycle display team release version of Stomping Song
“THE melody was inspired by the sound of me calling my son Jude for nursery,” explains Inchicore drummer Morgan Condon of alternative rock band Motorcycle ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sequential storytelling: Event hopes to provide an insight into developing skills
"THIS is part of a series that The Edge already delivers called 'Working Breakfast', where various entrepreneurs, local but across the country, will come together ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Larch ‘Roses’
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
‘I have had the time of my life’ – Kevin
"I feel great. I've had the time of my life. It's been an absolute pleasure getting to know this lady—she has the patience of a ... 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
