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Parades are set to showcase local talent in communities
Mar 13, 2025
South Dublin is set to have an exciting St Patrick’s weekend with four parades organised for Tallaght, Clondalkin, the Four Districts and Lucan. The Tallaght parade... Read More
Tallaght
Eileen and Martin to lead the Four Districts parade
"We are in our 17th year!" beams organiser Sharon Redmond regarding the St. Patrick's Day parade being organised for the four districts of Brittas, Rathcoole, ... Read More
Dubs star Cian is named Grand Marshal of parade
Tallaght native and Dublin GAA star Cian Murphy will be the Grand Marshal of the Tallaght St Patrick’s Day Parade coming back after six years. ... Read More
Building a world where people can achieve all their dreams
Disability services are still “understaffed,” according to a father who “celebrated difference” ahead of World’s Down Syndrome Day. Kingswood man Colin McAnaspie is the father ... Read More
Clondalkin
Gardai investigate after shots are fired at house
A NUMBER of shots were fired at a house in Clondalkin this week. The incident occurred in the Greenfort area at approximately 2.45am on Tuesday, ... Read More
‘A very mean crime’ scammer caught carrying out door-to-door collection for homeless woman
A "mean" scammer caught carrying out a bogus door-to-door collection in Dublin claiming to raise money to help homeless women has been jailed for five ... Read More
Over 400 attend Brain Tumour 5k annual fun run in Corkagh Park
Brain Tumour Ireland’s annual fun run in Corkagh Park on Sunday, was a huge success, with over 400 participants gathering to show their support for ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Former council housing depot leased to Kingspan
QUESTIONS were asked about plans for a former depot in Ballyfermot, which is being leased to a floor and wall covering company. The application for ... Read More
Group recognised for work at annual AsIAm Autism Friendly awards
A VOLUNTARY group of parents who advocate for the children with additional needs in Ballyfermot and the wider community were recognised for their work at ... Read More
New library will include proposals for civic space
PLANS for a new library on Crumlin Road include proposals for a civic space which will enhance the area. The Dublin City Council led project ... Read More
Lucan
Brilliant Gerry completes 19th marathon in Tokyo
"He started running in the 1980s, with the Dublin marathon being his first marathon to participate in," explains Rachel Moore, daughter of Adamstown native Gerry ... Read More
Woman ‘spotted an opportunity’ to avail of a finders fee from Dublin City Council
A woman who “spotted an opportunity” to avail of a fee from Dublin City Council in relation to finding properties for social housing tenancies has ... Read More
Calls for public bus route for people ‘left stranded’
A Lucan councillor called for a public bus route to Dublin airport as people were “left stranded” following the closure of the Airport Hopper service. ... Read More
Sport
Ireland international Ruesha links up with Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers senior women’s team have received a big boost by signing Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn. The talented midfielder, who has 87 international caps, joins ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin February Team: Clondalkin Rugby Club senior men’s team
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club senior men’s team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Leinster League Division Two A title. It’s the first time ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin February Sports Star: Eileen O’Brien
EILEEN O’Brien helped the Ireland Athletics track and Field Masters O70s team break two World records. The Lucan Harriers athlete helped break the W70 4x800 ... Read More
Sport
Kiltalown FC are edged out in seven-goal thriller
YORK Road FC won the battle of the bottom two when they welcomed Kiltalown FC to John Paul Park, Cabra, and ran out comfortable 5-2 ... Read More
Sport
South Dublin Taekwondo members bag medals in Newcastle
A selection of up-and coming stars from local South Dublin Taekwondo travelled to Newcastle, England for the Ultimate North East Championships. Seven athletes returned with ... Read More
Business
Majority of private rented dwellings inspected found to be non-compliant
THE vast majority of private rented dwellings inspected by South Dublin County Council in 2024 were found to be non-compliant. It highlights a “shocking disregard ... Read More
Business
Salon goes from strength to strength with bigger premises
A SALON which has gone from strength to strength celebrated an expansion by welcoming clients to their new bigger premises in Ballyfermot. Lolo’s Hair and ... Read More
Business
Credit Unions will ‘strengthen’ service with plans for merger
TWO Tallaght credit unions are set to merge to “strengthen” the service for members. Details of the proposed transfer of engagements between Kilnamanagh Credit Union ... Read More
LEO
LEO South Dublin to celebrate Entrepreneurial Excellence at 2025 Local Enterprise Awards
Marking over a decade of championing entrepreneurship and innovation, the highly anticipated Local Enterprise Awards South Dublin 2025 will take place on Thursday, March 6th, ... Read More
Business
Council’s €1.7 billion capital investment over three years
INVESTMENT by South Dublin County Council over the next three years of its Capital Programme 2025 – 2027, equates to spending approximately €5,802 per person ... Read More
Developers of Airton House request extension of duration
THE DEVELOPERS at Airton House in Tallaght is requesting an extension of duration of permission for the change of use and conversion of an existing ... Read More
Equnix refused permission for data centre on Nangor Road
EQUNIX Ireland Ltd has been refused permission for its new data centre plans on the Nangor Road in Clondalkin. A planning application for a connection ... Read More
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Youth Theatre Ireland: Exciting opportunity in developing life skills
YOUTH Theatre Ireland is seeking experienced partners to establish three new youth theatres in Dublin South Central, addressing the area's significant lack of youth theatre ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Busy schedule for St Joseph’s pipe band
ST JOSEPH'S Pipe Band has a "busy schedule" ahead as they are heading to perform in Madrid for their St. Patrick's Day Festival, where they ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Jack battles on after getting through semis
"That dance was one of the best dances I've ever seen of all of the million years I've been on this show." This is what ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Francesca is ‘something special’
"SHE was fully talking when she was 2!" beams proud Clondalkin mam Jade Europa when discussing her daughter Francesca. "I remember she was pointing at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Keith’s touching song: Can you tell me all about it
‘CAN YOU Tell Me All About It’ is a touching and relatable tale of emigration, the bittersweet feeling as we watch a friend leave home for ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... 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
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Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... 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 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
