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News
‘Staffing levels in our hospitals are putting the patients at risk’
Apr 30, 2025
“The staffing levels we currently have in our hospitals and care centres is putting patients at risk,” said a councillor as he encouraged the chamber to... Read More
Tallaght
Residents say a play space is ‘urgently’ needed in estate
Over 150 surveyed residents in Balrothery said a play space is “urgently” needed in their estate as the Council took down unofficial swings and monkey ... Read More
First-ever colour run brings joy and fun to the community
The first-ever colour run in Jobstown Park brought joy and fun to the community and was a “huge success,” according to Connect4 project leader Robert ... Read More
Students raise funds for Saoirse
‘Blingo Bingo’ was recently hosted in The Old Mill Bar by TU Dublin, Tallaght student. This was a charity fundraiser for Saoirse Domestic Violence Services, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Walk of 104k for Multiple Sclerosis charity raises €2,500
Two friends raised €2,500 for MS Ireland as they took on a 104-kilometre walk in two days for a niece who has Multiple Sclerosis. Ciaran Delaney, ... Read More
Football club denied go-ahead to site equipment containers in park
A football club in Clondalkin is left with no equipment containers as South Dublin County Council ruled they “tend to attract anti-social activities”. After seeing all ... Read More
Local Faces: Joe Mannion
Joe Mannion is a bit of a Clondalkin legend, writes Ken Doyle. He has been a fixture of Dublin 22 life since his family – ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Being active has always been part of who I am’
Dublin camogie player and May 50K ambassador Emma O’Byrne is encouraging as many people as possible of all abilities and ages to take up MS ... Read More
Area still has no doctor’s surgery
BLUEBELL is an area which will be experiencing massive residential development but the area still has no doctor’s surgery, among other essential facilities. A Motion ... Read More
‘Hazardous conditions’ occur by the amount of dumping
THE scale of dumping beside bottle bins and a clothes bank in Ballyfermot is creating “hazardous conditions” according to one local resident. The car park ... Read More
Lucan
Family need to adapt home ‘to build a future’ for brothers
A FAMILY had to leave their beloved home of 20 years because it was unsuitable for the needs of two sons with a rare degenerative ... Read More
Creating space with music and dance
“This project is a powerful example of what can happen when young people are truly at the centre.” remarks Gema Pintor, of Adamstown Youth and ... Read More
‘Don’t Invade My Space’ says Disabled Drivers Association
The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) launched its new awareness video campaign aimed at tackling the ongoing misuse of accessible parking bays and urges ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue involved in top-four and league action
TEMPLEOGUE U18 Boys played Dublin Lions in the top-four final last week coming away with a 63-48 win over their close rivals. Great support for ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s been a great honour to lead my national team’
MARK Keenan is stepping down as Ireland men’s head coach after six years in the role. It follows a meeting between Keenan, Basketball Ireland CEO ... Read More
Sport
Matchplay finals prove a big hit
LAST week the Dublin Pitch and Putt Matchplay finals were held with the senior gents in Glenville on Saturday morning and the ladies in the ... Read More
Sport
Rovers rally not enough to rescue a point from game
IT’S rare that an away side plays with swagger on the plush Tallaght turf but a boosted Wexford Youths eleven did just that - operating ... Read More
Sport
Club 800m record for Louis
With 200 metres to go Louis O’Loughlin was languished in last place in an eight-man field. He was five metres adrift of the leading pack ... Read More
Business
Sense Catering inspired by dream of Ukrainian traditional dishes
WHEN war started in Ukraine, Olga Zhuravlova and her family had to leave their home in Mariupol, arriving in Ireland in 2022 and accommodated in ... Read More
Business
Bank of Ireland replacing entire ATM fleet at branches
BANK of Ireland has begun the replacement of its entire ATM fleet as part of a €60m investment in ATMs and branch improvements nationwide. The ... Read More
Business
Thom’s Pharmacy helping community for 100 years
NOT many local small businesses are established for 100 years, but that is precisely the case at Thom’s Pharmacy in Kimmage. Located beside Roche’s Barbers ... Read More
Business
Nearly two-thirds of companies experience cybersecurity breach
Nearly two-thirds of financial services organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach in the past year. According to research from Park West IT company Auxilion and ... Read More
Business
Rovers on the lookout for new chief executive
SHAMROCK Rovers are on the new lookout for a CEO after John Martin informed the club he intends to leave the board in the summer. ... Read More
Magnificent Crooksling residence goes on the market for €950,000
A four-bedroom house on a 2.37 acres site in Crooksling, Brittas is on the market at €950,000. The stunning detached residence, known as Arches, is ... Read More
School plan to build new two-storey modular building and demolish pre-fabs
SOUTH Dublin County Council has requested additional information from the Board of Management of St Ronan’s National School new two-storey modular school building. Located at ... Read More
McGuirks approved planning for golf club building workship
McGuirks Golf have been approved planning permission for the change of use from wholesale light manufacturing uses for the clothing trade to light industrial with ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Raspberry Ripple & White Chocolate Cheesecake
Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy raspberries and creamy white chocolate with this simple yet irresistible cheesecake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Nomad Bees take advantage
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
Strings Attached: Sitar Performance
COME experience an unforgettable evening at 'Strings Attached: Sitar Performance' with the incredible Shakir Khan. Known for his mesmerising mastery of the sitar, Shakir will ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The battle of Moore Street
TALLAGHT Library was the very fitting venue for the local launch of Ray Bateson’s wonderful bilingual book ‘The Battle of Moore Street/Cath Sráid Uí Mhordha’ ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Photography competition: Over 45 photographers from 20 Clubs entered event
"I WAS absolutely delighted with the level and quality of the images entered," remarks Chairperson of the IPF Midlands-East Region Committee Louise Skelly. The regional ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
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Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
