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News
New site acquired could deliver 700 new homes in Cookstown
Jul 11, 2025
The Land Development Agency (LDA) acquired a 3.95-hectare site in Cookstown, Tallaght, for the potential delivery of 700 new homes. The purchase announced on Tuesday, July... Read More
Tallaght
Captain of Heffo’s Army passes away at the age of 78
Captain of Heffo’s army and Wanderers GAA’s most decorated player ever Sean ‘The Doc’ Doherty has passed away at the age of 78. Sean was ... Read More
Cutting edge of artisan food
Anna Haugh has always been proudly Tallaght, even from a young age. Back home as the guest of honour to launch new food hub Priory ... Read More
Family’s fight for son’s disease moves ‘crucial step forward’
A family fighting with their 7-year-old’s rare disease celebrated a “crucial step forward,” as the Minister for Health agreed to meet them to discuss the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Public water station installation ‘in the hands of Uisce Éireann’
The installation of a public water station in Collinstown Park is “very much in the hands of Uisce Éireann”, according to a senior council official. ... Read More
James was ‘a gentle and harmless soul’
A Clondalkin man who was fatally stabbed in his home last Wednesday night has been remembered as “an absolute gent” and a “gentle and harmless ... Read More
Assessment of waste area to examine turning it into a ‘positive amenity’
An assessment is being carried out on a small waste ground area that joins two Deansrath estates to examine the feasibility of turning it into ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Local Faces: Ray Moore
The Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century was an extremely important artistic and political lobby in Ireland and Britain, writes Ken Doyle. ... Read More
Solar compactors to replace open bins in bid to combat seagull scourge
A number of bins on the Ballyfermot Road will be replaced with solar compactor bins over the coming weeks to prevent seagulls from scattering food ... Read More
Michael D meets women from Traveller community
A group of women from the Traveller community met with President Michael D. Higgins and presented their research on internalised oppression within the community. The ... Read More
Lucan
Credit Union seeks go-ahead for 3-storey office building
Lucan District Credit Union has applied for permission for the construction of a new three-storey office building. Located at The Laurels in Ballydowd, the planning ... Read More
Community policing representatives to meet with local councillors to strengthen ties
A meeting is set to take place between councillors for the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area and community policing representatives based in Lucan and Ronanstown Garda stations. ... Read More
Adamstown locals waiting two decades for transport links
Residents in Adamstown are waiting “two decades” for public transport links promised in the early stages of the area’s development. Calls have been made for ... Read More
Sport
‘Skipper’ spent 60 years involved with St Francis
A LEGEND of St Francis football club, Christy ‘Skipper’ Maguire passed away recently. A stalwart of St Francis football club, Skipper spent 60 odd years ... Read More
Sport
Big night for St Pat’s in Europe at Richmond Park
ST PATRICK’S Athletic embark on their European campaign this year on Thursday night as they will host Lithuanian side Hegelmann Litauen at Richmond Park. The ... Read More
Sport
Dubs have plenty of room for improvement
DUBLIN joint manager Paul Casey from Lucan Sarsfields said they have plenty of room for improvement despite seeing off Cork by 3-15 to 0-7 in ... Read More
Sport
Boden seniors clinch Division One title
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s have won the Division One AFL title this past weekend after a very close game at home to Ballymun Kickhams. The match ... Read More
Sport
St Anne’s juniors secure league crown
ST ANNES clinched the AFL Division 7 title with a victory over Erins Isle last weekend. “Our main goal was promotion first and foremost. We ... Read More
Business
Calls for a ‘customer and staff parking only’ at shopping area
RECENT changes at Castletymon Shopping Centre have led to improvements with major Centra refurbishments, new signage for Macari’s, and the council’s enhancement project for the ... Read More
Business
Coffee venture moves its location to community centre
A QUICK turnaround with a new location has kept the Fools and Horses Coffee venture going. The shipping-container-style business was previously located in a car ... Read More
Business
Abacus Systems acquired in seven-figure deal by IT.ie
GREENHILLS company Abacus Systems has been acquired by IT.ie in a seven-figure deal. As a result, the Irish-managed IT services company IT.ie expects its revenues ... Read More
Business
Former MEP Frances Fitzgerald is new senior advisor with Teneo
FORMER European MEP and Irish Minister Frances Fitzgerald, was recently appointed as a Senior Advisor with Teneo. Teneo announced the appointments of former Dublin Mid ... Read More
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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Uisce Éireann proposes an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate
Uisce Éireann has lodged an application for an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate. Located at Unit 81 A and B Cookstown Estate Road, the ... Read More
Green light for three new pipelines at Grange Castle
Gas Networks Ireland was granted permission to construct three new gas pipelines in Grange Castle Business Park, at the Microsoft Data Centre and the Greener ... Read More
Cost rental landmark achievement
THE first local authority funded standalone cost-rental development in Ireland was launched by South Dublin County Council. The project, named Innovation Square and comprising 133 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Electra Stage School high energy show
"NOBODY is in it for the glory," smiles Derek Corrigan of Kilnamanagh-based Electra Stage School. Two vibrant performances, one at 3 o’clock and another at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Moth camouflage
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
Singer songwriter Bradley announces two headline shows
KINGSWOOD singer-songwriter Bradley Marshall has announced two new headline shows for November. The first show will be performed on November 8 in the Grand Social, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Audience delighted with North Clondalkin Community Choir show
"THE big day was here!" exclaims Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir regarding their performance at last weekend's Clondalkin Village Festival. Weeks of intense ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Áras gardens alive with summer concert
This past weekend, the gardens of Áras Chrónáin in Clondalkin Village were alive with sunshine, music, and a strong sense of community as Clondalkin Youth ... 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
Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
Tallaght and District Credit Union and Firhouse Credit Union have completed a Transfer of Engagements that will see Firhouse officially become part of the Tallaght ... Read More
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland programme is proud to support up to 40 free creative events for children and young people as part of ... Read More
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More
