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Apartment plans at old ABB site are refused
May 02, 2025
A PLANNING application submitted in 2022 for over 300 apartments at the former ABB site in Tallaght has been rejected by An Board Pleanála who cited... Read More
Tallaght
Local family business The Echo newspaper celebrating 45 years
An independent, community-oriented newspaper, The Echo is also a family story, with the second generation of the Kennedys having taken over the business a decade ... Read More
Mary dedicated her whole life caring for other people
“You couldn’t help but admire her,” said Canon William Deverell about Mary Lucas who died in tragic circumstances in her home in Mountain Park, Tallaght, ... Read More
Silver Surfers showcase Super Snooker Challenge
Eight members of Silver Surfers’ active retirement group, with a combined age of 621, showcased their pool skills in their annual Super Snooker Challenge. The ... Read More
Clondalkin
Over 400 participate in Laurels annual Galway fundraiser cycle
THE Laurels Cycle Crew enjoyed a good weekend for their annual Galway to Clondalkin venture. Over 400 people took part in this year’s initiative, which ... Read More
Severe lack of lighting on Kilcarbery Grange estate lead to ‘a lot of nervousness’ for residents in the area
South Dublin County Council issued a letter to the developer of Kilcarbery Grange in Clondalkin as a councillor pointed out a “severe lack of lighting” ... Read More
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
Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Rory McClelland
Rory McClelland cuts quite a dash as he walks around the Ballyfermot suburb he calls home, writes Ken Doyle. On any given day, rain or ... Read More
Irish Blue Cross celebrates 80 years of caring for our pets
The Irish Blue Cross recently marked 80 years of providing affordable and compassionate veterinary care to pets in need. The celebration took place at The ... Read More
‘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
Lucan
Lucan brings darkness into the light for Pieta charity
After the huge success of Lucan’s very first Darkness Into Light walk last year, the Lucan Darkness Into Light Committee are proud to bring it ... Read More
Community Centre works once finished will be handed over to county council
WORKS at Balgaddy Community Centre are continuing and once completed will be handed over to South Dublin County Council. However, there is no date as ... Read More
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
Sport
March Sports Team of the Month: Glenanne Men’s Firsts Hockey Team
GLENANNE men’s firsts hockey team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Neville Davin Cup. The Tallaght side secured the title when they ... Read More
Sport
March Sports Star of the Month is: Ellen Walshe
Two-time Irish Olympian and Paris 2024 Finalist Ellen Walshe smashed the oldest Irish Swimming Record, the long course (50m) 200m Butterfly, at the Leinster Aspiring ... Read More
Sport
St Jude’s edge out Sarsfields in thriller
A second half Lalia Hurley goal proved decisive as St. Jude’s were crowned Dublin Ladies Football Féile Division 2 champions at a sunny Fingallians GAA ... Read More
Sport
Maelruan’s see off Rovers
A SAD day in Bancroft Park when “The Legend” Francis Bilardi played his last game at this level before heading to the Over 35 game, ... Read More
Sport
Rovers looking to bounce back with a trip to Cork
Another big week of action is ahead of us this week in the League of Ireland. With only three points separating the top seven teams ... Read More
Business
Microsoft Ireland Operations get green light for Gateway facility in Newcastle
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd have been approved planning for the development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility on lands at Castlebaggot, in the townland ... Read More
Business
New chief executive appointed at Hospital
The Board of Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) has announced the appointment of Barbara Keogh Dunne as the new Chief Executive of the Hospital. The appointment ... 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
Welcome for new infrastructure delivery taskforce
A new taskforce, aimed at speeding up the delivery of infrastructure, was today welcomed by the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, ... 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
Arts & Culture
Project growing in popularity: Subsounds will launch ep Strands
"THE album launch is one of three annual launches that SubSounds has every year," remarks Martin Moran of the SubSounds Youth Music Collective. SubSounds has ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Good Crank: Kitty takes us on a rollercoaster journey to find her lost Man
KITTY Clog is an ageing woman who is determined not to go quietly into that good night. With lots of attitude and a motley crew ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Raspberry and Rosewater Pavlova
With the arrival of sunny weather, there's no better time to enjoy a delightful Raspberry and Rose Pavlova. Plus as it’s the Echo’s 45th birthday ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Dead Nettle family
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
Power of music: Gospel Choir are excited to bring music to a wider audience
"WE’RE excited to bring our music to a wider audience through these professionally produced releases," remarks Grainne Finn of Lucan Gospel Choir. 'Power of Music' ... 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
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... 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
