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Plans for over 200 apartments at old Woodie’s site
Apr 18, 2025
PLANS for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at a 1.17 hectare site at Belgard Square East, Tallaght, has been submitted to South Dublin County Council. Applicant... Read More
Tallaght
Dad Finbar was instrumental in setting up Thomp2Socks
A father who went out of his way for his son with Down Syndrome to achieve his dreams passed away at the weekend. Finbar Barry, ... Read More
Sandsiwe crowned All-Ireland public speaking champion
A fifth-year student from St Aidan’s Community School was named All-Ireland champion in girls’ public speaking as she discussed women’s power. Sandsiwe O Khupe, whose ... Read More
Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open
A Tattoo Day in aid of the suicide prevention cause is set to be a “great” event with chats and community spirit according to organiser ... Read More
Clondalkin
Food Bank supporting up to 120 families over Easter time
A food bank called for support as between 30 and 40 more families registered for help at this time of the year compared to previous ... Read More
Marathon man Mark ran 147km for his friend Eoghan
MARATHON man Mark Conlon did it again – running 147km in searing heat to raise funds for his friend Eoghan Gorman. Mark finished fourth in ... Read More
Woman who stole almost €23k from employer receives suspended sentence
A woman who stole almost €23,000 from her employer has been given a suspended sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. Natalie Brennan (33) was hired as a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Billy Mangan
Have you ever watched the Coronation Street, Eastenders, Fair City and so on and thought, he’s a brutal actor, I could do better than him!, ... Read More
Big support for first ever walk for autism with over 200 attending
THE first ever walk for autism in Ballyfermot was a resounding success with up to 200 people attending and enjoying a fantastic sun kissed morning ... Read More
Striking images on display at annual camera club exhibition
THERE was a good turnout and plenty of striking images on display for the opening of the annual SatSun Ballyfermot Camera Club photographic exhibition. The ... Read More
Lucan
Efforts ongoing by authorities to identify people involved with anti-social behaviour
EFFORTS continue by authorities to identify individuals involved in anti-social behaviour in Lucan. At the recent area committee meeting, Cllr Helen Farrell (Ind) asked the ... Read More
Man jailed for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol ‘to compete with other big shops’
A shop owner has been jailed for a year for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol in his store to compete with other stores, Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Council estimate Lucan House could generate €1.5m as visitor destination
SOUTH Dublin County Council estimate approximately €1.5m could be generated per annum based on the establishment of a new visitor destination at Lucan House. The ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pea’s all square in derby
Too often, Dublin Derby’s disappoint, reports Christine Allen. Not this one. This fixture demanded stand-out individual performances and delivered in what was an entertaining 1-1 ... Read More
Sport
Black Forge are edged out of cup
A GOAL just three minutes from time by Cian Melwani saw St Mary’s, Sandyford, advance to the semi final of the UCFL Richard Knight Cup ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s go head-to-head
IT IS probably too early in the season for this fixture to warrant being labelled as a title decider, however there is certainly a feeling ... Read More
Sport
Brilliant Zoe medals at WKF prestigious event
Zoe McDermott is Ireland’s first female WKF medallist. Following the Karate Youth League in Guadalajara last week, Zoe from Kilnamanagh has made history by being ... Read More
Sport
BMA Clondalkin shine at the Munster Open in Cork
BMA Clondalkin delivered an outstanding performance at the Munster Open kickboxing tournament held at the weekend in Cork, hosted by Bushido Martial Arts Cork. Facing ... Read More
Business
Local business awarded Best Shop Front award
A LOCAL business located in Tallaght Village, has been awarded the prestigious "Best Shop Front" recognition under the South Dublin County Council's Shop Front Grant ... Read More
Business
Eight students recognised for their academic achievements
UP TO eight students from schools located near the main Baileys production facility on Nangor Road, received scholarship awards in recognition of their academic achievements. ... Read More
Business
Beauty product supplier win small firms award
LUCAN beauty product supplier The Smooth Company won the retail category at the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025. Smooth Company was ... Read More
Business
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response according to Chambers Ireland. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland and Secretary General of ... Read More
Business
Drone delivery company Manna raises €27.9 million in funding
DRONE delivery company Manna has raised a further €27.9m in funding, bringing the toral raised to €55.8m. The round was led by Tapestry VC and ... Read More
Plans for extension on new Gaelscoil campus
PLANS have been lodged for a new three-storey extension and alterations for the new Gaelscoil Campus, Gaelscoil na Camoige and Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain development which ... Read More
Guide price of €5.25m for former Sisk headquarters
THE former headquarters of construction company John Sisk & Sons, known as Wilton Works on the Naas Road Fox and Geese has gone on the ... Read More
School board extension plan and alterations to memorial building
THE Board of Management Loreto High School in Rathfarnham have lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for the demolition of the single storey ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A Rare Journey: Play celebrates the life of a remarkable Woman
'A Rare Journey' celebrates the life of a truly remarkable Irish woman, Nora Joyce, in a highly entertaining roller-coaster 75-minute play, filled with the music ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Easter Chocolate Celebration Cake
I could not let Easter go by without including a recipe for a delicious Chocolate Celebration Cake. This cake looks the part but is simple ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Ground-ivy
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
Easter Mass Times and Church Services
Here’s a list of Easter week church services and mass times for Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and surrounding communities. Read More
Arts & Culture
Delight for Muireann: Teenager is tops in Senior Solo Drama Category
"SHE’S always had an interest in dancing and theatre!" beams proud Kingswood father Joe Edgeworth. This is regarding his daughter Muireann Cooper Edgeworth who won ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
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
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WorkIQ hosts vibrant launch event for Eva Kelly’s Art Scarf
ADVERTORIAL LAST WEEK, WorkIQ was abuzz with excitement as they hosted a special gathering to unveil the latest creation from renowned Dublin based illustrator, Eva ... Read More
