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Gardai unable to speak to victim of alleged sexual assault
Nov 05, 2025
Gardaí have been unable to speak to a 10-year-old girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted in Citywest last month, “due to medical advice”, a court has... Read More
Tallaght
Driver tried to take a swig of Bulmers talking to garda
A DISQUALIFIED motorist who tried to take a swig of a Bulmers can while talking to garda who pulled him over was before the courts. ... Read More
Five and a half years jail following seizure of €700,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine
A man has been jailed for five and a half years following the seizure of €700,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine, reports Fiona Ferguson. Alan ... Read More
Now and Then auditions for Back to the 80s
“Get ready to moonwalk back in time,” beams director Catherine Griffin. The Now And Then Production Company is thrilled to announce auditions for their next ... Read More
Clondalkin
Bus blockage at Bawnogue turn shows up problems
The infamous Bawnogue junction added another chapter to its story on Thursday when a minibus got stuck attempting the turn. The vehicle can be seen ... Read More
Pressure from locals for pool renovation
“Long-established groups . . . are in desperate need of a permanent base for practice.” The old swimming pool in Clondalkin is set to be ... Read More
13 bus was cancelled 21 times in a single day
The National Transport Authority has been asked to help solve transport issues in Clondalkin after complaints were made at a recent community forum. The request ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Residents call for more attention to be given to Drumfinn Park
“It’s a forgotten place, it’s a lovely pocket park.” Local residents have called for more attention to be given to Drumfinn Park in Ballyfermot. Residents ... Read More
Cherry Orchard Football Club submit plans to revamp Elmdale in ‘aspirational move
“I suppose you wouldn’t be getting change out of €1 million, that’s for sure.” Cherry Orchard Football Club have submitted plans to revamp their setup ... Read More
‘Fresh First’ re-fit planned for Tesco in Ballyfermot
The Ballyfermot Tesco has been approved for a “significant capital investment” from Tesco Ireland to modernise its look. Significant improvements are set to be made ... Read More
Lucan
RAMs celebrate 15 years of charity work and camaraderie
The Retired Active Men’s Social (RAMs) in Newcastle celebrated 15 years this October after a decade-and-a-half of camaraderie and charity work. The RAMs celebrated their ... Read More
Lucan wastewater network to receive €3 million Uisce Éireann investment
The wastewater network in Lucan is set to get a €3 million investment from Uisce Éireann. The network located in Tobermaclugg has the capacity to ... Read More
Adamstown Care Centre opens in early new year
The Adamstown Primary Care Centre is set to have its doors opened to the public in the first few months of 2026. Work done to ... Read More
Sport
Donore Athletes compete in Dublin marathon and cross country events
DONORE Harriers had 52 athletes in the Dublin marathon, some stand out performances and many personal bests were set. Conditions were cool with misty rain ... Read More
Sport
McNaughton to represent Ireland in youth c’ships
OLD BAWN native Cora McNaughton has been nominated by Irish Sailing to represent Ireland in the World Sailing Youth Championships this December. The event is ... Read More
Sport
Ljays fighters collect medals at Bristol Open
FOLLOWING their hugely successful show put on in Tallaght a couple of weeks ago, LJay’s Elite Martial Arts found themselves in the UK last weekend ... Read More
Sport
Flock disappointed with Monza result
THE ninth and final round of the European Clio Cup Series was held in Monza, Italy last weekend. Daire Flock took part in the competition ... Read More
Sport
Towers victorious in u14 Division two championship
ROUND Tower Clondalkin Under 14s emerged victorious in their Division 2 Championship final after they defeated Raheny 2-10 to 2-04 with the match being played ... Read More
Business
Businesses encouraged to register for all-island government expo
Businesses and SMEs across Dublin Mid West are encouraged to register for the all-island Government Supply Expo 2025, taking place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ... Read More
Business
Addressing energy consumption in local schools and communities
An Taisce Green-Schools is bringing its energy theme back to primary and secondary schools across the country this academic year, thanks to its continued partnership ... Read More
Business
Students participate in annual Tangible World Cup challenge
25 students from Gaelscoil na Giúise in Tallaght joined 130 schools from over 30 countries to compete in the Coding4Mandela Tangible World Cup, reports Aine ... Read More
Business
County Council are shortlisted for the excellence in Local Government Awards
Chambers Ireland revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025. In its 22nd year, the Awards feature a total of 98 Local ... Read More
Business
Major milestone as Fortivum opens new office in Tallaght
Fortivum Consulting has officially opened its new office in Tallaght, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing Irish multi discipline consultancy in the data centre ... Read More
Asking price of €525k for unit in Newlands Cross Retail Centre
Quantum Property Consultants bring to the market “an excellent opportunity” to acquire Unit 2, Newlands Cross Retail Centre, reports Ellen Gough. With an asking price ... Read More
Permission granted for six new lighting columns on GAA pitches despite concerns
Planning permission has been granted for new lights and signage for a GAA pitch in Newcastle. St Finian’s GAA Club in Rathcreedan had applied for ... Read More
Planning granted for temporary ice rink tent in shopping centre car park
Planning permission has been granted for the next five years for an ice rink tent at The Square Shopping Centre. The council have granted permission ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rua Red holds annual open to support emerging and established talent
THE Annual Open serves as a platform to "support and encourage" emerging and established artists. Each year Rua Red holds an annual open-call exhibition of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Satirical comedy ‘A Modest Proposal’ comes to the Civic
JOHNNY is excited. He’s cracked a big problem, and now he wants to tell us about it. He and his high-powered agency team have come ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Musical Society to stage the ‘wonderful’ The Addams Family in The Civic Theatre
"FOLLOWING on from our 2024 mystically imaginative production of Big Fish, we are excited to return to the stage this November at The Civic, Tallaght, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Powerful John B Keane drama Sharon’s Grave
TALLAGHT Theatre Group is "proud" to present John B. Keane's powerful drama 'Sharon’s Grave' at Tallaght Theatre on Greenhills Road beside the Cuckoo's Nest, according ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Bountiful Ivy
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
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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Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
