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Infant dies following fatal road traffic accident in Jobstown
Oct 07, 2025
AN INFANT boy has tragically died following a fatal road traffic incident outside a house in Tallaght this afternoon. Emergency services including Dublin Fire Brigade rushed... Read More
Tallaght
Residents divided over plans for new 3G all-weather pitch
Residents surrounding Greenhills Park are divided over plans for a new 3G pitch proposed by the council. South Dublin County Council have published a Part ... Read More
Mother (39) disqualified from driving for 4 years for refusing to provide urine sample
A MOTHER was disqualified from driving for four years after refusing to provide a blood or urine sample to gardai under suspicion of drink driving ... Read More
Springfield estate will be considered for a play space
The Springfield estate in Tallaght will be among locations examined for a new play space for children under the council’s new Play Policy. A representative ... Read More
Clondalkin
Concerns as drug activity numbers double in latest anti-social report
A higher rate of drug activity in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin has been flagged in the latest report on anti-social behaviour. The number of ... Read More
ESB come under fire for ‘disgraceful’ regular power outages
The Electricity Supply Board has come under fire due to their inability to fix the regular power outages in the Clondalkin area. Outages have been ... Read More
‘It can be a very exciting job with unbelievable variety’
CAREER changes injected variety into the lives of three Clondalkin-based gardai The Echo spoke to, including a former chartered accountant, a social carer and a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Driver (53) who collides with moped conducting a u-turn is fined €450
A DRIVER who collided with a moped while conducting a u-turn on a road was disqualified from driving for three months and fined €450 at ... Read More
Councillors call for some love, care and attention to retail store
The Ballyfermot Road Tesco has been asked to initiate major refurbishments to improve the retail experience in the store. Poor reviews detailing empty shelves, limited ... Read More
‘New energy’ from residents to get linear park over the line
“I do think it’s going to be like, I’m hoping maybe a precedent for the rest of Cherry Orchard, you know - ‘We did it ... Read More
Lucan
Working group continue to improve the neighbourhood
Calls have been made for young people to be a focus in the opening months of the new Balgaddy Community Centre following recent anti-social behaviour. ... Read More
Taxi drivers raise issues over village roadworks
Taxi drivers in the Lucan area have raised concerns about the ongoing roadworks in the village. The taxi drivers successfully got the council to move ... Read More
Independent review requested on €20m Leisure Centre project
An independent review has been requested on the Lucan Leisure project after delays and the termination of a contract. The termination of the deal with ... Read More
Sport
Arsenal agree deal for Rovers star Victor
Shamrock Rovers have today confirmed the transfer of young star Victor Ozhianvuna to Arsenal for a fee reportedly believed to be around the €2 million ... Read More
Sport
‘We’re really disappointed with the goals we gave away’ – Rovers boss Bradley
Shamrock Rovers faced defeat last night in their first UEFA Conference League group phase game as they took on Sparta Prague in Czechia. Despite Rovers ... Read More
Sport
Boden dig deep after extra time to book last four spot
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s have booked themselves a place in the Go Ahead Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship semi-finals after a thrilling encounter against St Vincents ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s secure Senior 1 hurling status
ST JUDE’S managed to secure their place in Senior 1 Hurling Championship for next year following an extremely close game against St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh. ... Read More
Sport
Local lads in Shelbourne’s opening European game at Tallaght Stadium
Three local lads will line out for Shelbourne this evening as they take on Swedish side Häcken in their first game of the Conference League ... Read More
Business
Strong financial position presents a real opportunity to invest in infrastructure
CHAMBERS Ireland launched its pre-budget submission reflecting the shared priorities of affiliated Chambers of Commerce around the country. Calling on the Government to take decisive ... Read More
Business
PM Group see their overall revenues fall to €494 million
TALLAGHT construction management firm PM Group saw overall revenues fall to €494 million last year from €566 million in 2023. This was driven by a ... Read More
Business
Two significant milestones for healthcare company
Clonmel Healthcare announced two significant milestones: its 55th anniversary in business and the official achievement of Guaranteed Irish status. Since 1970, Clonmel Healthcare has grown ... Read More
Business
Old Orchard owners report a pre-tax loss of €5.95m
THE group that the Old Orchard in Rathfarnham belongs to reported a pre-tax loss of €5.95m last year. New consolidated accounts filed by Milltown Inns ... Read More
Business
Schools encourage to sign up for enterprise programme
Second level schools across South Dublin are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) which will see over 28,000 students nationally ... Read More
Former Sisk headquarters on the Naas Road sold for €5.25 millions
The former headquarters of construction company John Sisk & Sons, known as Wilton Works on the Naas Road, has been sold to an Irish developer ... Read More
GAA Club plans for floodlights refused due to ‘sensitive ecological corridor’
St Anne’s GAA Club have been refused planning permission for new floodlights at their pitch in Bohernabreena. The council’s planning department refused permission due to ... Read More
Guide price of €1m for Citywest residential site
A “superb” residential development opportunity with full planning permission for residential units, a crèche, and a coffee kiosk, is on the market in Citywest with ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A space where history and imagination intertwine
THIS October, the Civic invites you to join in a celebration of Black History Month, curated by Esosa Ighodaro, Associate Artist at the Civic. Through ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Song inspired by an overnight drive
"THIS is a song I wrote in the 90s, inspired by an overnight drive from Holyhead to London in the back of a car," remarks ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Golden Goodness Chicken Soup with Dumplings
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
Renewed energy this term for North Clondalkin Community Choir
THE North Clondalkin Community Choir has returned to rehearsals, bringing "renewed energy and excitement" to a new term filled with music, connection, and community spirit, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Different types of spider webs
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
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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Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
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The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: September Success – CV writing in 2025 keep it simple and stand out
Have you wondered how to make your CV stand out in 2025? With September here and the final quarter of the year underway, it’s the ... Read More
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