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News
Council concede in bid to purchase Coldcut lands
Feb 03, 2026
“It would appear that the Council’s bid was unsuccessful…” The council conceded that their bid for the Coldcut lands was “unsuccessful”, although they are yet to... Read More
Tallaght
‘I was in water up to my shins’ as apartments flooded in storm
Resident Cathy Kavanagh was resigned rather than frightened when she woke up to a foot of water surrounding her bed at 4am on Tuesday morning. ... Read More
Upset after primary school and Abacas are broken into
“This seems to have been a big operation.” The community in Kilnamanagh are shocked and upset after break-ins occurred in the early hours of Wedensday ... Read More
Driver (41) ‘panicked’ when he saw gardai while over the limit on Cookstown Road
A DRIVER who “panicked” when he saw gardai while over the limit was disqualified from driving for three years at Blanchardstown District Court. Ross Byrne ... Read More
Clondalkin
Junction has ‘overshadowed’ positive changes to Bawnogue
“These are better crossings now because of what was done.” The local council has stated it is open to an on-site meeting at Bawnogue between ... Read More
St Brigid’s Day festival returns with a packed programme
The Brigid’s Day festival in Clondalkin will return this year for one day with a packed programme for Monday, February 2, which everyone can enjoy ... Read More
Local Faces: Maria O’Connor
MANY people consider the Round Tower to be the absolute centre point of Clondalkin, writes Ken Doyle. St Mochta's granite and limestone landmark which was ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Calls for CCTV cameras after playground damaged by fire
Calls have been made to install CCTV cameras at a playground in Chapelizod after it was damaged over the Christmas period. A request was made ... Read More
Man jailed for hit-and-run found with mobile in his cell
A man jailed for the hit-and-run death of a 21-year-old apprentice electrician has been told he will spend longer in prison after a mobile phone ... Read More
Lucan
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
Application to convert Airlie House into a medical clinic
Plans have been lodged to restore the derelict Airlie House in Lucan and convert it into a medical clinic. A planning application submitted to South ... Read More
Proposals for mosque in industrial estate rejected
A planning application to convert a former shop into a mosque in Lucan has been rejected following appeals. The application for the mosque at Hills ... Read More
Sport
Castlewarden to start project works
CASTLEWARDEN Golf Club, located just off the N7 Naas Road at Exit 6, is delighted to announce that work has commenced on a significant programme ... Read More
Sport
Niall crowned Adventure Racing champ
ROUND Towers member Niall Corless was recently crowned the 2025 Adventure Ireland Racing Champion after finishing up the series with a gruelling race in Mayo ... Read More
Sport
Annual Ciaran Carr 7s proves another success
THE Annual Ciaran Carr 7’s tournament was held in Round Towers Clondalkin last weekend in memory of former player Ciaran Carr who passed away during ... Read More
Sport
Basketball Club has a huge €115,000 bill for renting halls
DUBLIN Lions are recent winners of the U18 men's Billy Coffey National Cup and possess some of the most talented young basketball players in the ... Read More
Sport
Marks Celtic fielding over 20 teams
A STAPLE of Tallaght since 1973, Marks Celtic are continuing to flourish in 2026 with the club now fielding over 20 teams across all age ... 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
Business
‘Shop Local’ sentiment continues to rise nationally
LOCAL shopping is being supported by Chambers Ireland who announced a new partnership with Miconex, the founders of the Town & City Gift Cards concept ... 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
