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€5 million plan to deliver sports pavilions for clubs in the county
Apr 25, 2024
ALMOST €5 million has been proposed by South Dublin County Council to be allocated for the expanded delivery of Sports Pavilions in 2024-2025. This was what... Read More
Tallaght
Knife-wielding robber foiled by off duty garda at petrol station
A KNIFE-wielding robber foiled by an off-duty garda who managed to grab the keys to the getaway car during a petrol station robbery eight years ... Read More
Dedicated GAA man Frank ‘an absolute legend of a man’
FRANK Madden has been remembered as a dedicated GAA man and “an absolute legend of a man” in the Kingswood community, after he passed away ... Read More
Mothers against Genocide occupy Lidl store and hand in letter
“LIDL, Lidl you can’t hide, you are funding genocide.” This was one of the chants of about twenty protesters from the group Mothers Against Genocide ... Read More
Clondalkin
Deansrath Family Centre to dispose of land to build a multi-functional community based centre
DEANSRATH Family Centre CLG made an application for disposal of a plot of land in Clondalkin to build a multi-functional community based family centre. According ... Read More
Drug addict caught with €3.3m worth of cannabis in back of van
A DRUG addict who was caught with€3.3 million worth of cannabis in the back of a van has been jailed for eight years, reports Isabel ... Read More
Callum’s exciting Europe challenge and Pieta fundraiser
A YOUNG Clondalkin man is organising an exciting fundraising challenge across Europe for Pieta, the mental health charity, in September. Callum Ó Cuiv, Greenpark Clondalkin, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
70 households experience power outage after overhead ESB wires fall on road
A TOTAL of 70 households in Ballyfermot experienced a power outage in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to fallen overhead wires. A total ... Read More
ParkHIIT aims to enhance fitness levels and overall well-being
LORD Mayor of Dublin Daithí de Róiste officially launched parkHIIT in Ballyfermot People’s Park at the weekend. parkHIIT offers local communities free 30-minute bodyweight only ... Read More
Plans are underway for Arts Festival in summer
Planning is underway for the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival which takes place from the July 7-14. The next public meeting for the festival is ... Read More
Lucan
‘We are terrified for Michael’s future’
A FAMILY on a medical transfer housing list for over five years, fear they might not get out in time. Christopher Moran (62), lives in ... Read More
Support for Elizabeth who suffers with severe brain and spinal injuries
A FUNDRAISER for Lucan woman Elizabeth McNicholas, who suffers with severe brain and spinal injuries, takes place on Friday, April 26, at Lucan Sarsfields GAA ... Read More
Swimming pool may face further delays
LUCAN Swimming pool may face further delays according to Colm Ward, South Dublin County Council Chief Executive. This is what Mr Ward told Councillors when ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue Star in Fèile decider
Templeogue Synge Street held off a stirring second half comeback from Stars of Erin to claim the Dublin LGFA Fèile Division 7 crown 2-5 to ... Read More
Sport
All smiles for Liffey Gaels Good Counsel
LIFFEY Gaels Good Counsel U15s proved too strong for St Vincent’s 4- 1 to 1-1 in the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Final Division 12, ... Read More
Sport
Féile joy for St Mark’s U15s
THERE was Féile joy for St Mark’s U15s who lifted the Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Féile Division 10 crown after seeing off Innisfails 1-7 to ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin March Sports Team: Loreto Women’s Hockey Team
LORETO Women’s Hockey Team won the EYHL champions for the first time in over 15 years. The Rathfarnham side had a brilliant season winning 15 ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin March Sports Star: Jack Woolley
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo star Jack Woolley will be on the plane for the Olympics in Paris this July. The Tallaght lad secured qualification for his ... Read More
Business
Henkel addreses the Elephant in the Room Mental Health stigma
HENKEL has engaged with the Elephant in the Room campaign at its largest Irish site in Tallaght. Elephant in the Room is a mental health ... Read More
Business
EHS Operations Director will spearhead operations from its Ballymount office
EHS International, a leading Irish environmental, health, and safety (EHS) company, has announced the appointment of Robert Butler as its new Dublin Operations Director. Robert ... Read More
Business
AVCOM secure €7.5 million deal with Croke Park events
AVCOM, the premium event production agency announced a new €7.5 million deal with Croke Park Meetings & Events. This five-year partnership with the Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Business
Cafe builds space that caters for everyone in community
A PALMERSTOWN café celebrated two years in business with a little celebration to thank its staff and customers. Joanne Monks, who lives in Palmerstown, has ... 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
Plot of land in Chapelizod has a guide price of €2.7m
A PLOT of development land at Willow Vale in Chapelizod, with a feasibility study for the development of 29 residential units, has gone on the ... Read More
€6.2m asking price for Citywest office building
A FULLY occupied office building on Lake Drive in the Citywest Business Campus has gone on the market with an asking price of €6.2m. The ... 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
Arts & Culture
864 books donated to schools
Enterprise Mobility and Children’s Books Ireland have launched their third year of partnership by donating 864 books to children at fourteen schools in Dublin, reports ... Read More
Arts & Culture
No Regrets: Singer-Songwriter Leona announces latest single
Inspiration was "more like a natural progression" for Kingswood native Leona McManus, a diverse artist with notes of Emelie Sande and Kelly Clarkson, accompanied by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Spanish Bluebells – a problem or not?
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
JP Food: Apple crumble cake with caramel & apple icing
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’m a firm believer in having the occasional treat, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Bad Daters and Good Cheaters: Shows written and directed by Ballyfermot’s Derek Murphy
'The Bad Daters' & 'The Good Cheaters' are shows written and directed by New York-based Derek Murphy, originally from Ballyfermot, by Ryan Butler. Both shows ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: River Camac can’t cope with what may be ahead
CLIMATE change is causing more frequent and larger floods, affecting Ireland’s rivers, low-lying areas and coastal regions. In recent years particularly, higher tides combined with ... 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
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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
