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Addiction treatment 15 times higher than in most affluent areas
May 27, 2026
In the most disadvantaged areas of Dublin South-West, the rate of addiction treatment is over “15 times higher than in the most affluent areas of the... Read More
Tallaght
85% of residents surveyed felt their was not enough playspaces in community
Four new potential playspace locations in Knocklyon housing estates were presented to councillors as the local authority looks to improve provision around the county. Locations ... Read More
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Clondalkin
High number of drug related intimidation
A high number of incidents of drug related intimidation have been reported in Clondalkin and surrounding areas, according to the newly published Drug Related Incidents ... Read More
Community groups to hold protest over plans to rezone Coldcut site
The fight for community facilities and green spaces in the North Clondalkin area is set to continue with a protest against the rezoning of land ... Read More
Village Festival receives €7,400 in council funding
Clondalkin Village Festival received €7,400 in funding from South Dublin County Council to help with organisation and development. The annual festival undoubtedly welcomes the funding, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Allowing people live in damp and mould conditions ‘simply wrong’
Residents in several council apartments and senior citizen buildings have reported a severe lack of attention from Dublin City Council as mould, damp and general ... Read More
Unique art ‘Together in Colour’
Transition Year students at St Setons Secondary School collaborated with residents at Maryfield Nursing Home to create a unique art exhibition, titled ‘Together in Colour’. ... Read More
‘It shattered my world’ women left with life changing injuries after driver breaks red light
A woman who was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing and left with devastating life-changing injuries has said the breaking of a traffic light shattered ... Read More
Lucan
Residents concerned over plans for a through road
Concerns have been raised by members of the Tullyhall Residents Association regarding plans to create a through road between Tullyhall and a new development. Detailed ... Read More
Focus on developers to protect and retain hedgerows and trees
Members of South Dublin County Council have agreed on the importance of ensuring the council protects biodiversity during all development planning. With focus placed on ... Read More
Mosque and community centre plans get green light
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new community centre and mosque in Balgaddy. The development on Newlands Road that has been ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Town U15s turn on the style in Cox final
TALLAGHT Town AFC U15 boys produced a thrilling performance to capture the DDSL Cox Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Killester Donnycarney FC at ... Read More
Sport
Brave show from Orchard’s U11s
CHERRY Orchard U11 girls narrowly missed out on the Nora McMahon Cup last weekend at the AUL Complex following a 1-0 loss to Ashbourne. Both ... Read More
Sport
Lucan U15s claim Irish Rail Cup
LUCAN United defeated Shelbourne in the Girl’s U15 Irish Rail Cup final last weekend at the AUL Complex with a 2-1 scoreline. Lucan found themselves ... Read More
Sport
Joy for Peas U14s
THE Peamount U14s Girl’s side recently won the U14 SFAI National Cup following a 3-0 victory over Lakewood Athletic. The game was extremely cagey throughout ... Read More
Sport
Much needed break for United
PEAMOUNT United have gone into the mid season break on the back of some poor form as their winless run continued last weekend following a ... Read More
Business
Businesses to benefit from Food and Drink export programme
12 food businesses across South Dublin will benefit from a returning scheme that supports the growth of small and medium enterprises in the sector. A ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
Business
The Back Office Check: South Dublin businesses should add to their growth plans
ADVERTORIAL As firms grow, everyday admin can become harder to manage unless records, confidential paper and old devices are reviewed at the right moments. Growth ... Read More
Business
DID Electrical profits doubled to €1.3 million
Profits at DID Electrical doubled in the last year to €1.3 million after they opened a new store across the country. The electrical equipment company ... Read More
Business
Most of 14,000 CRH ordinary shareholders are from America
CRH has over 14,000 holders of ordinary shares, most of whom reside in America, after their decision to move their market listing across the Atlantic ... Read More
Four-bed home in Saggart on market at €1.5 million
A 721 sqm four-bedroom home noted to be the “best home that will come to the market in Saggart” this year has entered the market ... Read More
Plans for 24 antennas in Clonburris
PLANS have been lodged for the installation of 24 telecommunications antennas at the Lockhouse Gate, Seven Mills in Clonburris. Applicant Independent Site Management Limited plans ... Read More
Place of worship plans lodged for unit at industrial complex
PLANNING has been lodged for a new place of worship at a unit at The Square Industrial Complex, Belgard Square East. Southern Baptist Corporation CLG ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion Sausage & Potato Casserole
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
Students participate in history exhibition ‘Future Historian Project’
"ON Friday, May 1, an exhibition of projects by students in the Crumlin, Walkinstown and Harold’s Cross areas on local history topics was held at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Absolutely crazy’ achievement for Smash It at Dance Championships
"WE HAD three teams going this year," explains Nadia of Tallaght-based Smash It Dance Academy, regarding their recent participation in the SOAR British Championships 2026 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Wildflowers in early summer hedgerows
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
Tumble Circus is full of wild acrobatics
ANNOYING, talented, and stubbornly skilled', Ken and Tina from Tumble Circus present 'Won’t Be Told', a rebellious circus adventure that rages against the dying of ... 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
Tallaght
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Business
Right Sizing invites residents aged 55+ to attend an information session on Right Sizing
SDCC invites residents aged 55+ to attend an information session on Right Sizin invites residents aged 55+ to attend an information session on Right Sizing. ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 46 years of business, The Echo navigated a constantly evolving media sector and soon understood that going online could be a turning point. ... Read More
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Modern Banking, Local Service: The Tower Credit Union Difference
Banking in Ireland is changing fast. New digital-only banks are entering the market, often without any branches or face-to-face support. While that works well for ... Read More
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More than a gym: The community behind curves in Knocklyon
A STRONG and supportive community of women is building confidence and fitness together at Curves Knocklyon, located at Unit 17, Woodstown Village Shopping Centre, Dublin ... Read More
