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Illegal bonfires at Halloween cost the council over €65,000
Feb 11, 2025
Illegal bonfires in Tallaght cost South Dublin County Council (SDCC) €65,000 last Halloween. The SDCC estimate was revealed at the area meeting on Monday, January 27,... Read More
Tallaght
Teresa was much loved presence in community
The community paid their tribute to Teresa Fox (80), “a much-loved presence” in St Dominic’s Parish, Tallaght, who passed away on Saturday, January 25. Teresa ... Read More
Grants of up to €65,000 available for not-for-profit organisations
NOT-for-profit and charitable organisations in Dublin 24 are invited to apply for the ‘Community Health and Wellbeing’ Grants provided by the Adelaide Health Foundation. A ... Read More
GAA head coach awarded a first-class Masters in coaching
One of Ireland’s leading sports coaches says he has become ‘a better coach’ after graduating from University of Limerick with a first-class honours Master’s degree. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Teen is hospitalised with serious injuries
A SERIOUS assault in Clondalkin on Tuesday left a teenager hospitalised with serious injuries. The Echo understands the young boy is approximately 14-years-old and was ... Read More
New Corkagh Park cafe planned to open next month to the public
THE new café in Corkagh Park is scheduled to open to the public by March. It forms part of the €5m enhancements and upgrades scheme ... Read More
Honouring Brigid, saint and goddess
THE Lá Fhéile Bríde Festival 2025 brought Clondalkin village to life with a vibrant celebration of Brigid, Goddess and Saint, through a series of events ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Ballyfermot Buddies give hope to those with nowhere to turn
TIMES have become increasingly tough in an age of inflation and rising costs, so much so that a local woman woke up one morning and ... Read More
Vera (97), the founder of Strawberry Hall, will be remembered as an ‘original behind the counter’
The 97-year-old founder of a beloved pub in Chapelizod will be remembered as an “original behind the counter.” Vera Cummins, from Strawberry Beds, who died ... Read More
Concert celebrates inclusivity
Over a hundred young people gathered in Ballyfermot to celebrate inclusivity and praise the re-election of a Traveller woman to the Seanad. On Tuesday, February ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan District Credit Union joins South Dublin Chamber
SOUTH Dublin Chamber is “delighted” to welcome Lucan District Credit Union as a new member. Lucan District Credit Union (LDCU) has over 17,500 members and ... Read More
Call for task force to deal with ongoing feuds in Quarryvale and Balgaddy area
ongoing feuds and anti-social behaviour worsening in Quarryvale and Balgaddy are leading to demands for a task force to be set up to deal with ... Read More
A honey of a course for beginners in beekeeping with hands-on hives
BEEKEEPING courses for beginners are scheduled to take place in Lucan in March. Eblana Beekeeping Association is behind the course, which starts on Tuesday, March ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Town FC rewarded for hard work on and off the pitch
TALLAGHT Town Football Club were rewarded for their hard work on and off the pitch at the Active South Dublin Sports Star Awards in association ... Read More
Sport
Brian Sweeney claims Club Coach of the Year prize
Brian Sweeney was named the Active South Dublin Club Coach of the Year in association with The Echo, South Dublin County Council in the Plaza ... Read More
Sport
Loreto women’s hockey delight at winning Team of the Year Award
LORETO were named the Team of The Year at the Active South Dublin gala event in The Plaza Hotel. The Rathfarnham side claimed the EY ... Read More
Sport
Ella’s love for football pays off with Special Merit Award
A love for football and the determination to “stick with it” earned Ella Sherlock a Special Merit Award at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards ... Read More
Sport
Danny ‘really excited about the season ahead’ for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers player Danny Mandroiu is ‘really excited for the season ahead’ after agreeing a new multi-year contract with Stephen Bradley’s side. The talented midfielder ... Read More
Business
Workhuman appointments strengthen Ireland’s status
IRISH-founded tech firm Workhuman, which provides cloud-based HR services, has announced two leadership appointments in Ireland. Jim O’Dea steps into the role as General Manager ... Read More
Business
McCabes chain expands with new Adamstown store opening
THE latest expansion of the McCabes Pharmacy portfolio continued in Lucan this week with the opening of the company’s newest store at The Crossings in ... Read More
Business
Over 400 exhibitors and 4,500 buyers at the RDS Creative Expo
A NUMBER of local businesses participated in Showcase – Ireland’s International Creative Expo which took place recently. The event featured a range of over 400 ... Read More
Business
Woodies and Chadwicks had strong year
WOODIES DIY, Home and Business, enjoyed a strong end to the year with average revenue up 6.4 per cent helped by growth in both transaction ... Read More
Business
New global head appointed by Uniphar Group in Citywest HQ
UNIPHAR Group has announced the appointment of Isaac Batley as Global Head of Medical and Scientific Communications. With its global HQ in Citywest Business Park, ... Read More
Guide price of €140k for house going up for auction next week
A HOUSE in DeSelby in Tallaght is going under auction on BIDX1 with a guide price of €140,000 The mid-terrace three-bedroom house requires complete refurbishment ... Read More
Four-bed rental property on Belgard Road at €4k per month
A RENTAL property located on Belgard Road has come on the market with a figure of €4,000 per month. Located at Colbert’s Fort, the dwelling ... Read More
‘Robust stock of new housing is in the pipeline’ says Minister O’Brien
THE Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for December 2024 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Eurovision contest: Bobbi Arlo bidding to make final
BOBBI Arlo has been announced as the first act bidding to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Bobbi Arlo is one of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Stuffed chicken parcels wrapped in smoked bacon
This twist on a roast chicken dinner is a much easier and less time consuming way to pull together a delicious roast. Using skin on ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Reunion gig: 11th Hour will play in Molloy’s this evening
"My best memory from that time is probably the gig in the assembly hall in Loreto School," states '11th Hour' lead vocalist and former Echo ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Great new single from Taylor D: Lyrics of ‘26 songs’ inspire love and emotion
CLONDALKIN singer-songwriter Taylor D is set to release her highly anticipated new single, ‘26 Songs’, this Saturday, January 31. This upbeat, pop-infused track delves into ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Anatomy of a Massacre in May ’74
FROM THE award-winning filmmakers of ‘406 Days’ comes the story of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings. On May 17, 1974, three no-warning car bombs detonated in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
