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Appeals against converting historic house into apartments
Feb 05, 2026
Multiple appeals have been lodged after planning permission was granted for a historic house in Knocklyon to be converted into apartments and for an apartment block... Read More
Tallaght
Residents are unhappy at length of time to resolve drainage issue
“It’s horrendous the amount of things they have had to put up with over the years.” Drainage issues in a Saggart estate are expected to ... Read More
Man (24) lost control of scrambler and slid into another vehicle
A MOTORCYCLIST who lost control and collided with a vehicle was disqualified from the road for a year at Tallaght District Court. Shane Brogan (24), ... Read More
Work is due to commence to ‘link up’ sections of cycle paths
Work is due to begin in the coming weeks on a scheme to “link up” various sections of cycle paths along the Firhouse Road. The ... Read More
Clondalkin
Celebrating the arrival of Spring on St Brigid’s Day
Clondalkin’s St Brigid’s Day Festival, or Lá Fhéile Bhríde Clondalkin, was a hit once more this year as hundreds enjoyed the festivities on Monday. A ... Read More
‘No excuse for litter now’ as solar bins rolled out at cost of €450,000
“There is no excuse for litter now!” Over 100 solar bins have been rolled out across South Dublin in recent months as part of a ... Read More
Park users brewing up a storm over trade license issue
“We’ve just removed it…we need time to get this right.” The coffee van that did not get its casual trading licence renewed will not return ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Enhancement schemes re-energise retail hearts
“We shouldn’t be having to follow others – we should be the lead.” Calls have been made to introduce enhancement schemes to areas like Ballyfermot ... Read More
Concerns over safety at no-through road at school
"Something will happen, something most definitely will happen.” Concerns have been raised over the safety of a no-through road where a school and several businesses ... Read More
Development will have names from Irish Revolutionary era
A new development at the Old Nissan site on the Long Mile Road is set to have 13 residential blocks with bilingual names referencing local ... Read More
Lucan
Woman with 11 previous convictions fined and disqualified from driving
A WOMAN with a poor track record of road traffic offences was fined and disqualified from driving at Tallaght District Court. Tshegofatso Ejie (26), Alymore ... Read More
Planning application for 200 bed psychiatric facility should be re-submitted
A pre-application consultation for a new 200-bed psychiatric in-patient facility on the grounds of St Edmundsbury Hospital in Lucan has been ruled as a “strategic ... Read More
Working tirelessly to get answers
“I do not believe there is a parent in the whole country who would accept an inquest being limited in its scope.” The Taoiseach said ... Read More
Sport
Dublin Lions’ Patsy honoured with volunteer award
WATCH: PATSY Kelleher of Dublin Lions has been named as the Active South Dublin volunteer of the year at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards ... Read More
Sport
Esker boxing clever with Club Development recognition
ESKER Amateur Boxing Club were rewarded for their hard work throughout 2025 by being awarded the Club Development of the Year Award at the Active ... Read More
Sport
Adam makes flying visit to sports awards
ADAM Olaniyan made an appearance at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards on the same evening he was set to jet out to Liverpool to ... Read More
Sport
‘I’m looking forward to seeing what this year holds’ – Ellen
ELLEN Walshe won the sports star of the year award for a third time at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards in association with The ... Read More
Sport
Holy Family into All-Ireland
Holy Family in Rathcoole have advanced to the final of the All-Ireland Senior Girls Championship after a close 3-2 victory against Scoil Mhuire Greenhills from ... Read More
Business
Uniphar announce plans to acquire TouchStore
UNIPHAR recently announced plans to acquire TouchStore, a Limerick-based provider of dispensing and retail management software for pharmacy teams across Ireland. Pharmaceutical wholesaler and international ... Read More
Business
Ace Group to invest €2m in high-tect print machines
BLESSINGTON-based company Ace Group Packaging has announced plans to invest up to €2m in new high-tech print machines and automated production lines. The Irish family ... Read More
Business
The Address Collective is shortlisted for award
THE Address Collective, a family-owned Irish hotel group, has been shortlisted for the Local Business of the Year Award at The Irish Times Business Awards. ... Read More
LEO
Applications now open for Local Enterprise Awards
LOCAL Enterprise Office South Dublin is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Local Enterprise Awards 2026, which will take place on ... Read More
Business
Tallaght Stadium on the look out for new manager
A high-ranking official at Tallaght Stadium will remain in charge “for the weeks ahead” while the search for her replacement takes place following her switch ... Read More
Only one repair and lease scheme grant approved
Only one application for a council grant that aims to bring vacant properties back into use as social housing has been approved in the last ... Read More
Warehouse and yard on market at Whitestown Industrial Estate
This warehouse and yard, brought to the market by Quinn Agnew, has a prime location in the heart of Tallaght. 3 Whitestown Industrial Estate comprises ... Read More
Appeal lodged by resident for retention wall built without planning permission
A Kilnamanagh resident has lodged a planning appeal after she was refused retention for a boundary wall built without planning permission. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Bradley’s song ‘Flowers’ focuses on raising mental health awareness
"I’M definitely going to make sure that I work my ass off..." Kingswood singer-songwriter Bradley Marshall has a new song focusing on raising mental health ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Cinderella cast performed eight shows to packed-out audiences
PRODUCER Nicole McDonald and her team delivered a "Panto favourite" for the Steptacular Performing Arts' Drimnagh panto this year in their production of ‘Cinderella’. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Winter Heliotrope
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
Food with Passion: Pea & Smoked Bacon Lardons
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Lines of Exile’ examines the two parallels of two partitioned nations
'LINES of Exile' is a new full-length play presented by Parallax Theatre Collective that examines the parallels of two partitioned nations. Set in 1950 Lahore, ... 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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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
