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Red Wind Warning for County Dublin ahead of Storm Éowyn
Jan 23, 2025
Schools will be closed, and buses will be cancelled in County Dublin tomorrow, Friday, January 24 as “damaging and destructive winds” are expected. On Wednesday, January... Read More
Tallaght
Man agreed to pick up almost €150,000 worth of drugs from van as he had built drug debt
A man who agreed to pick up almost €150,000 worth of drugs from a van because he had run up a debt due to an ... Read More
GAA Coach John left ‘an incredible mark’ on Club
JOHN Collins left “an incredible mark” on everyone at Thomas Davis GAA, said the club as they gave their coach and “stalwart of the kids ... Read More
Passenger assaulted in the upper saloon of 77A bus
A passenger was assaulted in the upper saloon of a bus on the route from Tallaght to Dublin city centre, the Tallaght Transport Forum reported. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Rugby president ‘was one of the kindest men I’ve known’
TRIBUTES have poured in this week for James Sexton, past president of Clondalkin Rugby FC, who passed away on January 8. Mr Sexton was fondly ... Read More
Frustration and criticism as road works is causing ‘great level of disruption’
ROAD works in Clondalkin taking place since October has led to frustration and criticism from local representatives that it seems to be “drawn out at ... Read More
Round Tower Visitor Centre model has failed and needs re-examining
THE current model for the Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin has “failed” and needs to be re-examined according to Cllr William Carey (SF). Residents ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Appeal lodged over council’s decision to grant apartments at Silver Granite site
A THIRD party appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala over South Dublin County Council’s decision to grant permission for the demolition of the ... Read More
Council urged to take action after partial collapse of house into River Camac
An emergency motion demands Dublin City Council take immediate action following the partial collapse of a house into the River Camac in Inchicore “with the ... Read More
Mother is trying her hardest to help kids have life they deserve
“I’m trying my hardest to help them have the life they deserve,” said a single mother of three autistic children, who is calling for support ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan schools shine at young scientist expo
Young Scientist 2025 was one to remember for West Dublin as projects from Lucan and Adamstown brought home three awards. The BT Young Scientist and ... Read More
Water pipe project from Shannon to Peamount could cost €10 billion
A PROJECT to pipe water from Shannon to Peamount in Dublin could cost more than €10 billion. Initial estimates for the project were between €800m ... Read More
Lucan father and his team are progressing powerfully
A Lucan father and his team are “progressing powerfully” in the World’s Toughest Row competition as they honour the memory of a 13-year-old girl who ... Read More
Sport
History made as Abbey secures National U18 title
HISTORY was made for Sacred Heart Boxing Club at the National U18 competition over the weekend at the National Boxing Stadium. The Killinarden Club had ... Read More
Sport
Crawford extends contract as Ireland U21 head coach
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford has extended his contract with the Football Association of Ireland, which will see him lead the team ... Read More
Sport
Oblate Dynamos denied a final spot
iSecure Swords Thunder will play McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles in the Women’s Division One National Cup Final after an inspired double-double from Makayla Miller lead them ... Read More
Sport
Éanna miss out on a final spot
KILLESTER defeated Griffith College Éanna 93-74 in the Pat Duffy National Cup semi-finals on Saturday. It sets up a decider with defending champions UCC Demons, ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U18s into cup decider
TEMPLEOGUE U18s basketball team booked their place in the DLBB Cup final final after seeing off northside rivals Tolka Rovers 60-50 in the semis at ... Read More
Business
Kingswood hotelier looking to use 48 rooms for IPAS scheme
HOTELIER Brian McGettigan is seeking to transform part of his Citywest hotel into accommodation for international protection applicants. According to the Business Post, the hotelier ... Read More
Business
Average earnings of all females in South Dublin County Council is 9.77% higher than males
SOUTH Dublin County Council has recently published their latest annual Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid ... Read More
Business
Equinix has agreed a €59m deal for BT Group’s data centre business
DATA centre operator Equinix has agreed to acquire BT Group's data centre business in Ireland, which includes two facilities in Citywest and Ballycoolin. The €59m ... Read More
Business
Popular award-winning Bliss Cafe closed in December
ANOTHER blow to the small to medium businesses occurred with the closure of a popular local cafe in Tallaght just before Christmas. The award-winning Bliss ... Read More
LEO
Secrets to take control of your business, brain and body
The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin hosted their annual Christmas Client lunch in The Address Hotel, Citywest recently. Guest speaker Gary Fox from the Entrepreneur ... Read More
Additional information required for the demolition of the Speaker Conolly
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to the demolition of the Speaker Conolly Public House and the development of 55 residential units and commercial ... Read More
90 two-bed cost rentals re-open for applicants at Airton Plaza
Clúid Housing is re-opening applications for 90 of the two-bed Cost Rental apartments at its new development at Airton Plaza, Tallaght. Applications for new Cost ... Read More
Letter issued to owner of a derelict site on Rathcoole’s Main Street
South Dublin County Council issued a letter to the owner of a derelict property on Rathcoole’s Main Street after the hoarding put around it by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Finding out more about yourself at Wellbeing Reset
WHEN making new year resolutions, it’s important to “choose from a place of ‘what’s important for you’,” said Tallaght-based mental health advocate James Lumumba. Mr ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DWTS: Jiving and quicksteps bring glitz and glamour
The second couple to take to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ floor this week was celebrity chef Kevin Dundon from Clondalkin and his partner Rebecca ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Song dedicated to Shane: Singer Brian joins up with Spanish rock band
"The title of the song is named after the man himself, 'Shane MacGowan,' and was the brainchild of the front man, Victuco, of the Galician ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Trad and folk festival: Some of the biggest artists to perform locally
"THIS year's festival is celebrating a number of important milestones," explains Martin Harte, festival director of TradFest. This year TradFest, running from January 22-26, celebrates ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Haricot bean soup with smoked bacon
This is a hearty, healthy soup recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. The haricot beans are a great kitchen cupboard fallback to have ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
