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News
‘The wildest horses are the best when tamed’
Apr 07, 2026
Calls have been made to have a “wider discussion” on the issue of anti-social behaviour in Tallaght neighbourhoods and whether those areas have adequate resources. The... Read More
Tallaght
Archie wants to go home and see all his friends
Tallaght kid Archie and his family “can’t wait to go home” as he continues to rest up seven weeks after his infusion in America at ... Read More
Parents look to raise €10k for sensory room
Parents of students at St Kilian’s Senior National School in Tallaght are raising funds for a “drastically needed” new sensory room on the school grounds. ... Read More
Serial road traffic offender is facing a mandatory four-year disqualification
A SERIAL road traffic offender is facing a mandatory four-year disqualification from driving. Garreth Conway (25), with an address of Bawnlea Avenue, Tallaght, appeared before ... Read More
Clondalkin
Calls for council to purchase apartment block for €6 million for social housing
A call has been made for the council to purchase an apartment block on the market in Clondalkin for under €6m and add it to ... Read More
Local Faces: Marie Currivan
THIS week, we're delighted to feature Marie Currivan, stalwort member of the Clondalkin Tidy Towns crew, but there is much more to Marie's story than ... Read More
Man (48) charged with running crime gang and cocaine smuggling
A Dublin man charged with running a crime gang and cocaine smuggling is to face a non-jury Special Criminal Court trial, reports Tom Tuite. The ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Meeting to build momentum behind promises for new secondary school
A PUBLIC meeting will take place at St Setons Secondary School, Ballyfermot at 6pm on April 21. The purpose of this meeting is to highlight ... Read More
Convicted of money laundering syndicate on breathtaking scale
A “colonel and a major” in a “worldwide highly sophisticated money laundering syndicate on a breathtaking scale” have been jailed for nine years and seven-and-a-half ... Read More
Calls for funding to be reinstated for staff members of youth service
Councillors have written to the Minister for Justice to request that funding be reinstated for staff members of a youth service in Ballyfermot. Local councillors ... Read More
Lucan
€20m swimming pool expected to open in near future
The handover of the Lucan pool commenced on Friday as the costly project years in the making nears completion. The main and variable-depth pools at ... Read More
Allowed bank accounts to be used to defraud
A security guard who allowed his bank accounts to be used as part of a scheme to defraud a man out of €49,000 in a ... Read More
Concern over site entrance to traveller accommodation
Concerns have been raised by local representatives and residents over the proposed site entrance for a new Traveller accommodation site in Lucan. South Dublin County ... Read More
Sport
Clondalkin U18s book place in Leinster final
THE Clondalkin Rugby U18s secured a narrow win over Tullamore in the Leinster Plate semi-final in an exciting game played on neutral ground in Portlaoise. ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght athletes in good form in c’ships
TALLAGHT AC athletes were in good form at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone last weekend with several making the medal podium. Lily Cowap ... Read More
Sport
Loreto retain EYHL title for third year running
LORETO Hockey Club successfully retain the EYHL 1 division for a third consecutive season following a 3-0 victory against Queen’s University last weekend. The tie ... Read More
Sport
Glenanne men lift league title
GLENANNE Men’s 1s have been crowned champions after securing the Leinster Division 1 League title following a dramatic shootout victory over Kilkenny in the Trinity ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields set for busy campaign
LUCAN Sarsfields are gearing up for the reignition of the women’s league for their LGFA sides with their Senior side’s opening game against Kilmacud Crokes ... Read More
Business
Seetec recognised with the great place to work award
Seetec Ireland, an employee-owned company, has been officially recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces™ 2026, and was also presented with the High Performing Culture ... Read More
Business
TU Dublin honour students at Spring conferring ceremony
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) celebrated the achievements of its newest graduates at its Spring Conferring Ceremonies on Friday on the University’s Tallaght Campus. Graduates ... Read More
Business
Apprenctice electricians Molly and Maksym into competition semis
APPRENTICE electricians learning their trade in Tallaght are through to the semi-final of the Trade Apprentice competition. Molly McGauley (19) and Maksym Vlasiuk (21) beat ... Read More
Business
Drinks company C&C purchase Innis & Gunn
DRINKS company C&C Group bought the Innis & Gunn beer brand from the Scottish company's administrators for £4.5m. Headquartered at Bulmers House, in Crumlin, C&C ... Read More
Business
Football club granted planning for coffee shop at its new clubhouse
Kilnamanagh AFC have been granted planning permission to add more community features to their new clubhouse, including a coffee shop. Work is almost complete on ... Read More
Modern warehouse on market for €850,000 at Crag Avenue
A modern and spacious warehouse unit, conveniently located in Clondalkin near major transport routes, is on the market for €850,000. Units 5 & 6 are ... Read More
Cookstown vacant industrial unit available for lease
A 26,210 sq.ft. semi-detached industrial facility in the Cookstown Industrial estate is now vacant and available for lease. Unit 13/B1 benefits from an internal eave ... Read More
Appeal lodged by owners of landmark house over council’s decision
Owners of a landmark house in Rathfarnham have lodged an appeal after the council ruled their plans to convert it into a homeless accommodation hub ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open Mic Nights great success for drama group
"ALL those in attendance had great craic at our pre-St Patrick's Day open mic night," beams Lucan Drama PRO Officer David Doyle. Lucan Drama recently ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Busy times ahead for St Joseph’s Pipe Band
"IT WAS very enjoyable," beams Jack Boyle of St Joseph's Pipe Band, who performed in the Dun Laoghaire and then Clondalkin parades for St Patrick's ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Easter Chocolate Celebration Cake
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
Easter week church services and mass times
Here’s a list of the Easter week church services and mass times for Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and surrounding communities. Read More
Arts & Culture
Amanda helps hundreds of people overcome self-doubt
A MARKETING and mindset mentor from Tallaght learned the value of hard work after leaving school at 15, to running her own businesses and helping ... 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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Dressing Tallaght weddings and families across the generations
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
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