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Woman (80s) dies after collision in car park in Knocklyon
Apr 27, 2026
A WOMAN in her 80s tragically died following a fatal road traffic collision in Knocklyon on Sunday morning. The single car collision occurred in a car... Read More
Tallaght
Battle to block bungalow build
Residents of a Tallaght estate have started a petition against a new development being built on a green space in the area, while several have ... Read More
Lip-sync event scoops up over €20k for Thomas Davis GAA
Thomas Davis GAA raised over €20,000 for a new astro pitch at their annual lip-sync fundraiser at the Green Isle Hotel in Newland’s Cross on ... Read More
GAA club women link up to train for Mini Marathon
Women from St Anne’s and Thomas Davis GAA clubs launched their joint training effort for the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dodder Valley Park on ... Read More
Clondalkin
Push for a full-sized all-weather pitch and track for Corkagh Park
A request has been made to install a new full-size all-weather pitch in Corkagh Park, on the back of ‘huge demand’ from clubs in the ... Read More
Local Faces: Robbie Nolan
THIS week, we’re delighted to feature Clondalkin’s Robbie Nolan, founder member of the Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland, or as he and all of the ... Read More
Sensory delights from new room unveiled for Bawnogue children
A new sensory room for children in the Bawnogue Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) has been unveiled after €8,000 worth of funding has been granted. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Labre Park’s regeneration plan suffers shocking setback
The Labre Park regeneration in Ballyfermot has suffered a “shocking” setback after the council stated that the project has split, with 12 new builds postponed. ... Read More
Luke’s odyssey gets the message out!
A Dublin man and his profoundly disabled cousin will begin an odyssey of seven running events, totalling 125km, this month. Brian Ellison, 41, from Clonshaugh, ... Read More
Concerns raised about plans to bring in early childcare services
The Minister for Education and Youth has been asked to clarify if there are plans to bring in more early childcare spaces in Ballyfermot after ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan Village Green and Demesne to have official handover this week
WATCH: The handover for Lucan’s new look Village Green and Demesne is set to take place this week after a 20-month project, but more work ... Read More
RAMS take in a real treat with Mountjoy Jail and Arbour Hill
The RAMS took on the city as the local club from Newcastle enjoyed their first trip of the year on Thursday with visits to Mountjoy ... Read More
€20m Lucan swimming pool is expected to open shortly after over a decade waiting
WATCH: The long-awaited Lucan pool is expected to be open for business “by the end of the month,” according to the council’s Chief Executive. The ... Read More
Sport
Strong performance from South Dublin
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo Club delivered a strong performance at the Northern Ireland International Poomsae Championships in Belfast, finishing fifth overall in a competitive field of ... Read More
Sport
BMA Clondalkin enjoy successful outing
BMA Clondalkin enjoyed a hugely successful outing at the Youth and Senior Irish National Kickboxing Championships, held in Kingscourt, Co Cavan at the weekend, finishing ... Read More
Sport
Lucan Kayak Club host Liffey Odyssey
HOSTED by Lucan Kayak Club, The Dublin City Liffey Odyssey took place last Sunday and brought paddlers onto the River Liffey for a unique recreational ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Martial Arts deliver superb show in All-Ireland
TALLAGHT Martial Arts delivered an superb performance at the Kickboxing Ireland All-Ireland Championships at the weekend, finishing top of the medal table with an incredible ... Read More
Sport
Loreto secure EY Hockey league crown
LORETO were officially crowned EY Hockey League Winners at Loreto Beaufort against the backdrop of their centenary celebrations, with the fate of the six sides ... Read More
Business
Sodexo form partnership with acclaimed chef Anna
Sodexo UK and Ireland has announced a new culinary partnership with acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television personality Anna Haugh, as it continues to invest in ... Read More
Business
Áine named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy, the founder of viral Irish beauty brand The Smooth Company, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe. ... Read More
Business
Recycling rate remains stuck at 42 per cent
A new Greyhound Recycling survey of over 6,900 Dublin and Kildare households finds that residents understand recycling rules on paper — but daily convenience undermines ... Read More
Business
Students recognised for commitment
Seven students from the community surrounding Nangor Road have been recognised for their academic achievement and commitment to education. Baileys’ main production facility is based ... Read More
Business
Chamber hosts art exhibition for charity
An exhibition and sale of a collection of over 100 paintings by the late artist Sean Mc Gibney raised €12,540 for the Irish Cancer Society. ... Read More
Data developer CyrusOne seeking extension to planning
DATA centre developer and operator CyrusOne has applied to South Dublin County Council for an extension to a permitted planning application. CyrusOne Irish Datacentres Holdings ... Read More
Plans for 63 apartments in Adamstown
PLANS for over 60 apartments in Adamstown have been submitted with South Dublin County Council. Clear Real Estate Holdings Limited are seeking permission for development ... Read More
Industrial building plans for Citywest
PLANS for a new industrial building in Citywest Business Park have been submitted with South Dublin County Council. Everest Productions Ltd submitted the proposal for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Orzo Pasta Risotto with Peas & Pancetta
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
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Dance of the Cherry Trees
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
Young people design book focused on suicide prevention
"The three girls are 14 and 15 and they come down to the ABLE project," explains Lauren McDonald. Three young people from the ABLE Project, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘A Knock at Your Door’ gets ready for international festival
HAL Pictures Ltd., founded by Clondalkin-based writer/director Alan Hopkins and producer Husni Hafid, has completed principal photography on their Screen Ireland-supported film 'A Knock at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘My Cottage Community’ new music blog
"IT emphasises an 'old school' vibe of shared songs, stories, kitchen sessions, and house concerts," explains Tallaght musician Shane O Fearghail. His new idea for ... 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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More than a gym: The community behind curves in Knocklyon
A STRONG and supportive community of women is building confidence and fitness together at Curves Knocklyon, located at Unit 17, Woodstown Village Shopping Centre, Dublin ... Read More
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ADVERTORIAL For many senior professionals, income is no longer a single, predictable figure. The payslip still lands each month, but the real picture includes a ... Read More
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EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Newcastle to be hosted by Dancing with The Stars judge Brian Redmond
ADVERTORIAL EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Newcastle next week. Led by ... Read More
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ADVERTORIAL Unearth your most hidden motherhood story and start to your healing journey with ‘InSane Mama Moments’. The ‘InSane Mama Moments’ project was born into ... Read More
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
Personal loans can be a useful way to fund major expenses — but the overall cost depends on where you borrow and the interest rate ... Read More
