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Film studio planned for the 12th Lock
Apr 18, 2024
A FILM studio is proposed to form part of the redevelopment of the 12th Lock, Councillors were told at last month’s Lucan area meeting. Council official... Read More
Tallaght
‘It’s not nice to be driving home and seeing rubbish on the road’
KILTALOWN Lane in Jobstown routinely becomes impassable due to ongoing issues with illegal dumping and covert CCTV should be installed to combat it, according to ... Read More
Mother is living ‘a nightmare’ due to rat infestation issues
A KILLINARDEN woman said she is living “a nightmare” due to issues with a rat infestation and issues with mould and damp throughout her house. ... Read More
‘Appalling’ – rats running around on the streets and garden walls
FAMILIES who live in Montpelier Estate in Jobstown are afraid to let their children out to play due to a rat infestation in the area, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Marathon man Mark completes 12 marathons for friend Kevin
CLONDALKIN marathon man Mark Conlon completed his latest gargantuan feat - finishing 12 marathons in 12 days for the Bone Marrow Trust. The event took ... Read More
Foodbank is on the lookout for a new home
CLONDALKIN helping the Homeless are facing homelessness. This development has come as a bolt from the blue for its Chair, Councillor Francis Timmons (Ind). "We ... Read More
Corkagh Park €5 million upgrade ‘well underway’
CONSTRUCTION works to upgrade Corkagh Park in Clondalkin are “well underway”, according to an update provided at this month's South Dublin County Council meeting. Works ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘It’s destroying the heritage’ in area by removing roundabout
“IT’S destroying the heritage of Ballyfermot over 73 years.” So says Sean Brennan of Ballyfermot Heritage who attended a large protest held last week at ... Read More
Council house has lain derelict for 10 years
A COUNCIL house in Cherry Orchard which has lain derelict for ten years will be available to new tenants in three months’ time. “The house ... Read More
Robber stole empty cash in transit box at knife point
A ROBBER who stole an empty cash-in-transit box at knife-point left a trail of green dye leading to his mother's flat across the road after ... Read More
Lucan
‘We should send out a clear message that the people of Newcastle deserve a secondary school’
THE area of Newcastle is in real need of a secondary school, last month’s Clondalkin Area Committee meeting heard. Councillors at the meeting agreed to ... Read More
RAMS raise €3k for Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day
A RETIRED men’s choir raised €3,000 for the Irish Cancer Society when they performed in The Square Shopping Centre last month for Daffodil Day, reports ... Read More
Darkness Into Light is ‘very powerful and it’s a symbol of hope’
FORMER professional footballer Eoin Doyle says the difference in attitudes towards mental health in football is “massive” compared to when he began his career as ... Read More
Sport
Loreto bag points and celebrate with EYHL championship trophy
FOR Loreto this game was all about receiving their EYHL Division One Championship trophy and the medals that went with it. For opponents Old Alexandra ... Read More
Sport
First Super League title for Éanna
"THIS is what we've been working for, whether it was this (Super League) or the Cup, I didn't really care which one it was, as ... Read More
Sport
European gold for Super Adam
THERE was plenty to shout about for Jobstown Boxing Club at the European Youth Championships in Croatia. Super-heavyweight Adam Olaniyan came out tops against Misak ... Read More
Sport
Title success for Whitechurch boxers
Whitechurch Boxing Club’s Kyla Doyle won the 66kg European Youth gold by defeating Romanian World Junior Silver Medallist Amalia Tugui in the final in Porec, ... Read More
Sport
Whitechurch slip past Ballyowen
WHITECHURCH FC’S outside chance of promotion, from the UCFL Division 3A, were given a boost last Saturday when they travelled to Griffeen Valley Park and ... Read More
Business
St Kevin’s students complete their Safe Pass training course
TRANSITION year and senior cycle students from St Kevin's Community College, Clondalkin recently completed their Safe Pass training with the Construction Industry Federation and SOLAS. ... Read More
Business
No increase in commercial rates is a welcome respite
NO INCREASE in commercial rates this year is a welcome respite for local businesses facing a multitude of rising costs, according to South Dublin Chamber ... Read More
Business
‘Show Me ID – Be Age Ok’ campaign highlights high standard of compliance
THE 2024 ‘Show Me I.D - Be Age OK’ national campaign was launched this week showing the country’s largest responsible retail training programme. The launch ... Read More
Business
Sushi producer scoops SFA Small Business Award
BLUEBELL company Oishii Foods Ltd, the largest sushi producer in the Irish retail market, won the SFA Small Business Awards in the Food and Drink ... Read More
Business
Students complete Safe Pass training for construction industry
TRANSITION Year and senior cycle students from Inchicore College of Further Education recently completed their Safe Pass training with the Construction Industry Federation and SOLAS. ... Read More
Guest house change of use plans for Towerville
PERMISSION is being sought for the change of use of Towerville house on Tower Road in Clondalkin from a residential dwelling into a guest house, ... Read More
Blenders plans for finished goods warehouse at Whitestown Road site
SAUCE manufacturer Blenders’ proposal for the construction of a finished goods warehouse at their premises on Whitestown Road in Tallaght has been approved by South ... Read More
Plot of land on Bulfin with a guide price of €175,000
A PLOT of development land adjacent to the Hui Kee Chinese takeaway on Bulfin Road in Inchicore has gone on the market with an asking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Siobhan Stars in Bodkin: Rathfarnham native plays Dove in Comedic Thriller
Netflix is excited to announce the release date for 'Bodkin', which was filmed in West Cork, Wicklow, and Dublin. All seven episodes of the darkly ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Historic Occasion: TCS to perform in ‘Jubilee 2024’
After a "challenging" rehearsal process made easier by the talents and skills of composer Lynsey Callaghan, the 800th anniversary of the arrival of the Dominican ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Rubber from Dandelions?
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Smoky Spanish Hotpot
To thank me for hosting a colleague cookery demo sessions on Zoom, i was recently sent Mary Berry’s new cookbook ‘love to cook’ which is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Turning Mammy: Breda Sweeney directs latest show in Tallaght Theatre
THE talented members of Tallaght Theatre Group are delighted to present their latest production, 'Turning Mammy', a "wonderful comedy" with "sadness and disappointment" at its ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Councillors’ powers are limited and still remain so
AMONGST other matters requiring our votes, there’s a Local Election to our County Council (SDCC) on June 7. Voters are the backbone of our democracy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road. Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle. It’s named after a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed
In the space of a lifetime, Ireland’s currency has gone from pounds to punts to euros. In the era of our pounds currency, our economy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: First patent for typewriter taken out in 1714
ONCE upon a time in the office, this article was first produced on a laptop computer. However, typists, journalists and writers of a certain age ... Read More
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Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a not-for-profit in South Dublin driving change in your community? If so, you could secure up to €50,000 to amplify your impact through ... Read More
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Countdown is on for The Square’s ‘Tallaght’s Got Talent’
ANTICIPATION is building for the live show finale of “Tallaght’s Got Talent”, to be held in The Square, on Saturday April 20, between 1pm and ... Read More
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A Journey to Tranquility: Exploring the Healing Charms of Ciechocinek Uzdrowisko
In the heart of Poland, nestled amid the lush landscapes of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, lies a town steeped in healing traditions and natural splendor. Welcome ... Read More
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Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More
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Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums
SPECSAVERS volunteers recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s Street and slum communities in India. Among those volunteers, was Lisa ... Read More
