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Council budget earmarks €170m for housing needs
Nov 18, 2024
Almost half of South Dublin County Council expenditure in 2025 will be on housing according to the Draft Annual Budget 2025. SDCC plans to spend nearly... Read More
Tallaght
Crime boss’s Saggart mansion on the market
A CRIME boss’s mansion in Saggart has been put up for sale for an opening price of €550,000. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) seized the ... Read More
An Cosán’s Winter Ball in the Shelbourne Hotel raised €35k
“EDUCATION is the way forward; it is the way to bring about change.” These were the words of adult learner, Melissa Dillon, who was a ... Read More
Spawell GAA facility’s €7m boost with no planning nod
THE Spawell GAA cluster facility is set to benefit from a €7m injection under a government sports fund – despite the fact that the Spawell ... Read More
Clondalkin
Criminal investigation ongoing into death of plumber at work
AN INQUEST had heard that a criminal investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of how a plumber was killed while working at a house in ... Read More
Local Faces: Séan Thunder
OUR subject in ‘Faces of the Community’ this week is a man providing an ever more vital resource in our community, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Seán ... Read More
Helping Homeless marks its ten years by thanking all who help
CLONDALKIN Helping Homeless celebrates its 10 year anniversary this year, reports Maurice Garvey. Cllr Francis Timmons (Lab) says the group started meeting upstairs at The ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Human remains on De La Salle site the subject of library talk
A PUBLIC talk on excavations at De La Salle, Ballyfermot, takes place on Thursday, November 27, at 6pm, in the Shay Geraghty room of Ballyfermot ... Read More
Mental health awareness night addressed by people who have battled addiction
A HEALING mental health awareness night took place this week which saw talks by people who have battled addiction and are now helping others to ... Read More
All-weather pitch would provide huge benefit for sports clubs in the area
A DEPUTATION from De La Salle GAA Club in Ballyfermot will make their case for an all-weather pitch to be provided in their community, at ... Read More
Lucan
McDonald’s seeks go-ahead for development at Doddsborough
McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland has lodged a planning application for permission for development at McDonald’s restaurant on Lucan Road in Doddsborough. The development will consist ... Read More
Continuous challenges prevent completion of Lucan swim pool
WORKS at the Lucan Swimming Pool aren’t likely to be completed in November as previously announced by contractors. At the South Dublin County Council meeting, ... Read More
Unfortunate accident changed families lives
AN UNFORTUNATE accident at home has changed the lives of a mother and her family forever. Christine Boylan (54) fell down the stairs at home ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Jude’s minor footballers securing championship
ST JUDE’S were crowned 2024 Dublin Minor A Football champions after a 4-05 to 0-08 win over St Patricks Donabate in O’Toole Park on Sunday ... Read More
Sport
‘This is a massive window of games ahead’ says Mark Keenan
“I believe it’s the strongest squad we could possibly have from the players available for selection” says Ireland head coach Mark Keenan has selected three ... Read More
Sport
Brody and Desmond go on trial with Hoffenheim
SHAMROCK Rovers and Ireland U16 players Desmond Armstrong and Brody Collins are on trial with German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim this week. Both teenagers from Clondalkin ... Read More
Sport
‘A moment I’ve been waiting for my whole life’
It has been two weeks since the final whistle was blown at the Brandywell and Shelbourne were crowned 2024 League of Ireland Champions, but that ... Read More
Sport
‘We have created history’ – Bradley commends Rovers players
Stephen Bradley has commended his Shamrock Rovers side for creating history after their 2-1 victory over The New Saints in Tallaght on Thursday. Rovers now ... Read More
Business
Recycling company plans to invest over €300m in new facilities in next four years
BALLYMOUNT company, Beauparc Utilities, has announced plans to invest more than €300m in its facilities over the next four years, reports Maurice Garvey. The parent ... Read More
Business
Certa fuel supplier launches new home-heating biofuel
FUEL supplier Certa has become the first Irish operator to launch a new lower-carbon blended biofuel for the home-heating market as it continues to pursue ... Read More
Business
London private equity company buys Devitt’s pub in Camden St
LONDON-based private equity firm Attestor Capital purchased Devitt’s pub on Camden Street in a purchase and leaseback deal, reports Maurice Garvey. According to the Sunday ... Read More
Business
AIB earmarks €40 million to refurbish its branches
AIB is investing €40 million in upgrades to its branch network in Ireland, with 16 refurbishments in Dublin set to include Tallaght, reports Maurice Garvey. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin Chamber seeks to develop key infrastructural works
REDUCING operational costs for businesses and developing key infrastructural works are among the top priorities South Dublin Chamber is seeking in their General Election manifesto. ... Read More
Plans for aparthotel to include 22 rooms at Boomers Pub
ADDITIONAL information has been received by South Dublin County Council from the developers of Boomers Pub in the Dutch Village in Clondalkin. Applicant Honeybridge Ltd ... Read More
Lens media submit info on €125m Grange Castle plans
LENS Media have submitted additional information for their plans to construct the largest media park in Ireland for film and TV studios on a 22.6ha ... Read More
Clúid open applications for new Cost Rental homes at Airton
CLÚID HOUSING, Ireland’s leading approved housing body (AHB), is opening applications for 230 new Cost Rental homes at Airton Plaza, Tallaght. Applications for new Cost ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: What about Wax Caps?
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Charity Comedy Gala
"WE’VE been overwhelmed at the response from the comedians who were approached; they're all generously giving up their evening for a great cause." says the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
From Eden comes to the Civic
'FROM Eden' is a tender, comic drama about two lost individuals, Alan and Eva, who find themselves locked in a bathroom together on New Year’s ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Knock Three Times: The third instalment of “A Really Keeley Good Night”
THE KEELEY BROTHERS are back with their highly anticipated third instalment of “A Really Keeley Good Night,” titled “KNOCK THREE TIMES.” Set to take place ... Read More
Arts & Culture
My Mates: Caleb and Walshy release latest EP
"WE met at university in Leicester, where we quickly formed a strong friendship through bonding over our shared love for alternative music. “We enjoyed blending ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... 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
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
