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Council set to acquire up to 650 properties
Sep 20, 2024
UP TO 650 expressions of interest have been made to South Dublin County Council for potential acquisitions of property in the tenants in situ scheme. The... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Stephen Brennan
HERE at The Echo, we believe that the people we focus on in our ‘Faces of the Community’ feature are special. All across the areas ... Read More
WATCH: Tea Party Girls all set for Our Lady’s fundraiser
The Tea Party Girls’ fundraiser for Our Lady’s Hospice is back for its third year after having raised nearly €3,000 in 2023. With a house ... Read More
Crowd pleasers from Rhythm of Recovery
The Irish Heart Foundation’s Rhythm of Recovery Choir, made of stroke survivors, carers and volunteers, will kick off Tallaght Culture Night on Friday, September 20. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Rugby club to open €400,000 new pitch
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club launch the official opening of their main pitch at their new grounds in Kingswood Farm on Sunday, reports James Ffrench. The opening ... Read More
‘Big Lift’ for 21 railway station elevators including Clondalkin and Parkwest
LIFT upgrades are underway at a number of Dublin railway stations, including Clondalkin Fonthill, Parkwest, and Adamstown. Iarnród Éireann are carrying out the works as ... Read More
What can you do to make changes in the community?
A local drugs and alcohol task force held a community representatives’ night last Thursday. Clondalkin Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (CDAT) held the event in ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Pony club members jumping with joy after passing advanced tests
Cherry Orchard Pony Club proud as they were the first-ever members to pass an Irish Pony Club advanced test, reports Alessia Micalizzi. Lyndsey Coyle Hennessy, ... Read More
Rutland Centre honours over 80 people who have reached significant recovery milestones
As part of Recovery Month, the Rutland Centre’s annual Medallion Ceremony took place at Dublin’s National Concert Hall. The intimate and private event welcomed more ... Read More
Sacred relics of St Bernadette for display at Oblates
THE holy relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes are set to visit the Oblate Church of Mary Immaculate in Inchicore on October 23 and 24, ... Read More
Lucan
Fireworks display attracts over 5,000 people
A hugely successful festival was held locally last week and over the weekend. Lucan festival 2024 attracted huge crowds to its many and varied events ... Read More
Father urges council to speed up his medical transfer request
A FATHER resumed his campaign to try and speed up a priority medical housing transfer the council offered them over five years ago. Christopher Moran ... Read More
Consultation process will start on €15m Lucan House
A CONSULTATION process is due to begin shortly in regards to Lucan House. The formal handover of the property took place over the summer, following ... Read More
Sport
Hoops look to take points in Derry
SHAMROCK Rovers made it back to-back league wins with a 2-1 victory over Galway United on Monday night. Rovers took an early lead through Marc ... Read More
Sport
Rovers U17 women reach cup final
SHAMROCK Rovers U17 Women’s team have reached the final of the cup after a 2-1 victory over Galway United at Roadstone, reports James Ffrench. Goals ... Read More
Sport
Joy for Davis ladies after securing cup title in style
Thomas Davis ladies football team secured the 2024 Division 8 Cup after beating Geraldine Plunkett Morans 2 14 to 1-06 in Cornelscourt on Sunday. However, ... Read More
Sport
Medals galore for BMA Clondalkin
THE North East Open kickboxing tournament hosted by Carrickmacross Kickboxing club is always a big and busy event attracting kickboxing clubs from the north and ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Martial Arts athletes impress at North East Open
IT was a big day for Tallaght Martial Arts as 14 of their athletes competed at the North East Open, bringing home a whopping 12 ... Read More
Business
Celebrating 35 years in your Community: Cuisine de France; Emily McMahon
Over the next 4 weeks we will bring you interviews form the staff along with amazing facts and information about the services and products. And ... Read More
Business
Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint takes off in top shops
“MY SON took one, I’ll have to get another one.” This is what people are saying about Sadie’s Secrets eyebrow tint product, according to its ... Read More
Business
Maldron Hotel secures 4-star status after €150k investment
THE MALDRON Hotel at Newlands Cross was awarded four stars in May and everyone there is delighted with the award, according to Suzanne McCabe, Sales ... Read More
Business
Coping with separation anxiety, both parents and children
Starting school or returning after the summer holidays can be a challenging time for both parents and children, especially if the child or parent/s is ... Read More
Business
Appeals to ABP on Search and Rescue Base at Weston after council decision
Plans for a proposed Search and Rescue base at a Weston Airport have been stalled after appeals were lodged with An Bord Plaeanala following SDCC ... Read More
National Transport Authority go-ahead for Belgard plans
THE NATIONAL Transport Authority (NTA) has received planning permission for a development that includes the closure of the slip road from Belgard Square South onto ... Read More
Green light given for change of car park to warehouse campus
THE National Vehicle Distribution (NVD) has had planning permission approved for the change of use of lands from vehicle distribution centre car park to a ... Read More
Approval now given for four offices to be converted into four one-bed apartments
PERMISSION has been approved for the change of use of four offices into four apartments on Main Street, Rathcoole. Applicant Philip and Mary Connell plans ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sunken chocolate amaretto cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’ve mentioned before that I am an avid collector ... Read More
Arts & Culture
South Dublin Shorts Showcase: Popular event is coming back to Rua Red
"From early in our production careers, both Elton and I were keen advocates of fostering new talent and trying to showcase up-and coming writers and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Thistles
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Take the time to smell the roses – and all the rest of the flowers
SINCE ancient times people across all cultures have had a huge attraction to flowers, using them as a medium to express sentiments of goodwill, love, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dream Factory featuring a spectacular circus and acrobatic mayhem
'Dream Factory' is the eagerly-anticipated circus musical written by Cian Kinsella from renowned acro-comedy outfit Lords of Strut (RTÉ’s Body Brothers; Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists), ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Matty Dunbar
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Corkagh House, history on the doorstep of Clondalkin
Those who visit Corkagh Park in Clondalkin may not know it was once the location of Corkagh House, one of our grand houses. Although the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Willie Kennedy
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Clondalkin’s Round Towers a great part of the GAA history
Amateur sports association Clondalkin’s GAA club is an important part of the history, aims and activities of a widespread sporting Association. According to Headquarters website ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: When Adam was a boy
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
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Back to school with Eimear Naughton, Pharmacist, Meaghers Glenview
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