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News
Schools happy with €48m DEIS funding
Apr 01, 2026
16 schools across Tallaght will be part of the new €48m per year DEIS Plus Scheme in September launched on Wednesday morning at St Aidan’s National... Read More
Tallaght
Concerns over increase in anti-social behaviour incidents on buses
Concerns were raised about the recent prevalence of public transport issues caused by anti-social behaviour in the Tallaght area and the consequences it could have. ... Read More
Former principal described as ‘sexual predator’ by judge
A former school principal described by a judge as “a sexual predator” who abused young boys in their “formative years” has been jailed for four ... Read More
Uisce Éireann to meet with traders association to discuss plans for village
Uisce Éireann are expected to meet with the Rathfarnham Traders Association members and local councillors to discuss their plans for the Village. Ireland’s national water ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘We won’t tolerate this type of behaviour’ – say gardai
LAST November, a 43-year-old mother of two opened her front door in Oak Downs, Clondalkin and was doused with a flammable liquid and set alight. ... Read More
Celebration of Irish Dancing at Céilí without borders
Cultures came together to enjoy a celebration of Irish dancing at Áras Chrónáin in Clondalkin on Friday at ‘Céilí Without Borders.’ Around 100 people from ... Read More
Family raise €20,000 for hospice in memory of their mother Lorraine
A Clondalkin family who raised €20,000 in honour of a loved one said that they plan to continue to fundraise for Our Lady’s Hospice in ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Junction of Kylemore Road and Le Fanu Road to be upgraded as part of BusConnects
The junction at Kylemore Road and Le Fanu Road in Ballyfermot will be upgraded as part of the BusConnects programme in the future. The Kylemore ... Read More
Man (40) led garda cars and helicopter on high speed chase down wrong way of N7
A man who led garda cars and the garda helicopter on a high-speed car chase in Dublin has been jailed for a year by Dublin ... Read More
Lucan
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
Carer defrauded state of €110k claiming Deserted Wife’s Benefit while cohabiting
A carer defrauded the State of over €110,000 by claiming Deserted Wife’s Benefit while cohabiting, a court has heard, reports Niamh O’Donoghue. Deirdre Buttner (67) ... 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
Football club granted plannng 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
Business
ExamRevision delight with Enterprise Award
TERENURE-based company ExamRevision was announced this week as the winner of the Peter Sheridan Dublin City Enterprise Award 2026. The prize involves a €5,000 investment ... Read More
Business
K Factory commended at small business awards
CLONDALKIN print and embroidery solutions company The K Factory was named ‘Highly Commended’ at the SFA National Small Business Awards. The awards, which took place ... Read More
Business
Dr Torun named Female Entrepreneur of the Year
FOUNDER of Tallaght-based Dr Torun’s Clinic, Dr Elif Torun, has been named Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 by the Local Enterprise Office South Dublin. ... Read More
Business
Ciara’s creative life at her school is recognised
Ciara Ní Rothláin from Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh in Rathfarmham has been recognised as Creative of the Year at the 2026 TrailblazHER Awards at TU Dublin ... Read More
TUD win appeal not to pay €12,000 contribution for bike storage unit
A condition requiring TUD Tallaght to pay a €12,000 contribution to construct a bike storage unit on campus has been overturned by An Coimisiún Pleanála. ... Read More
Old Schoolhouse on market for €725k which can be converted to apartments
A former Montessori in Lucan with full planning permission to be converted to apartments is now on the market for €725,000. McDonald Property “are delighted ... Read More
Two homes planned for Cottages site
Planning applications have been submitted for four new homes on two separate sites in the heart of Lucan. The two proposals would see demolition of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Risteard Cooper brings ‘Out of His Head’ to the Civic
'OUT of His Head' is a "spanking" new solo comedy show bursting with "razor-sharp" impressions, sketches and "absurd imaginings" from the co-creator of Après Match ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Adam nominated for Young Filmmaker award and Animation award
"ADAM has had an interest in animation for several years." explain Linda Kerr, JCSP Librarian, and Vaughan Byrne, media studies teacher at Killinarden Community School ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Scoil Aonghusa Got Talent Show
BALROTHERY-based Scoil Aonghusa Senior held its annual Scoil Aonghusa’s Got Talent show (SAGT!) last week. It all began in 2019 and has grown from strength ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Jesus Christ Superstar raises €2k for campaign
PEOPLE were "totally blown away" as the Vine Mass Group performed two nights of 'Jesus Christ Superstar', on March 6 and 8 in St Mark's ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Anthony to release his latest short film ‘Unattended’
INDEPENDENT Clondalkin filmmaker Anthony O’Reilly is set to release his latest short film, 'Unattended', a quiet and emotional story that explores family, memory, and the ... 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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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
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