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News
‘A flurry of reports’ about illegal dumping
Sep 08, 2026
ILLEGAL dumping was “never as blatant as it was” at the weekend in Tallaght, according to one local councillor, as they described a “flurry of reports”... Read More
Tallaght
Helping people realise problems of addiction
TALLAGHT Drug and Alcohol Task Force launched the Recovery Month activities this year on Tuesday morning, with a range of events planned for the month. ... Read More
Stunning crochet, art and stained glass at the family day
STAFF at St Kevins Resource Centre welcomed members of the community to the final event of the summer, as they held their family day on ... Read More
Local Faces: Joe Cully
OCCASIONALLY in these pages, we like to spice things up a bit and give you, our valued readers, something a little bit different, writes Ken ... Read More
Clondalkin
Frustration over delay in action following swan deaths
MEMBERS of the community in Clondalkin are outraged following the deaths of three swans at the lakes in Corkagh Park and are pushing for action ... Read More
Round Towers and family fun combine to make a great day for community
ROUND TOWERS GAA club hosted its third annual family fun day this past weekend, welcoming children and parents from around Clondalkin to a day of ... Read More
Clondalkin Heritage Week recalls anglers on the Camac
CLONDALKIN Heritage Week proved to be a roaring success this year, as the Round Tower Heritage Group pulled out all the stops to organise a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Equine centre gets funding boost to help with disability programmes
CHERRY Orchard Equine Centre has received funding from Re-think Ireland Disability Participation and Awareness Fund, allowing them to continue to provide valuable resources. In particular, ... Read More
Dean Dunphy football match raises €700 for research team
ON AUGUST 29, family and friends of the late Dean Dunphy gathered at the Lawns in Ballyfermot to raise funds for the Dean Dunphy Foundation ... Read More
‘Crack the Code’ programme aims to help dyslexic children
LOCAL mothers, Tara Woods and Kim Bates, joined forces to set up a parent-led after-school literacy programme – Crack the Code – to support children ... Read More
Lucan
St Finian’s set to develop a pedestrian pathway around the all-weather pitch
AN APPLICATION for planning permission has been submitted by St Finian’s GAA club, Newcastle, to improve the club’s amenities, including the car park and public pathway. ... Read More
Lucan Promenade now open to the public despite setbacks
THE LUCAN Weir Promenade, part of the wider Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme, was opened to the public this week following a series of setbacks due ... Read More
Lucan Festival to showcase the great talent in the community
THE launch of the highly anticipated programme of events for this year’s Lucan Festival took place earlier this week in Kenny’s pub to drum up ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown Celtic women are crowned league champions
JOBSTOWN Celtic’s women side recently emerged victorious in the EWFL Division 4 league as they cruised to a league title following a dominant season. The ... Read More
Sport
Ronanstown man Sean Dillon makes Scottish Football history
RONANSTOWN native Sean Dillon has become the oldest outfield player since the rebranding of the SPFL, recently making an appearance for Scottish League One Club ... Read More
Sport
Rovers star Rory Gaffney retires
Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney has announced his retirement with the 36 year old electing to hang up his boots. Gaffney has made nearly 200 ... Read More
Sport
Pat’s set for Bohs showdown in Richmond
ST PATRICK’S Athletic have been drawn with Bohemians for the FAI Cup quarter final with the game set to take place in Richmond Park on ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United set for historic National League debut at home to Mervue United
Lucan United gear up for their opening game of the historic inaugural season of the FAI National League this weekend when they host Mervue United ... Read More
Business
Ballyfermot soft drinks giant Britvic exceeding expectations
CARLSBERG commended the “commercial and financial momentum” of Britvic, with Irish offices in Ballyfermot, despite half-year estimate misses. Britvic Ltd was purchased by the Danish ... Read More
Business
Manna targets 100 million drone deliveries by 2030
MANNA is targeting two million deliveries per year by the end of this year and a total of 100 million by 2030. The drone delivery ... Read More
Business
Tallaght based FoodCloud seeks volunteer drivers to combat food poverty
TALLAGHT non-profit FoodCloud is running a major recruitment drive for volunteer drivers to tackle food inequality in the country. The organisation based in Broomhill Industrial ... Read More
Business
MicksGarage joins global parts group in €9.5m deal
PARK-West based Micksgarage has been acquired by Alliance Automotive Group UK and Ireland in a deal worth €9.5 million. Micksgarage, of Park West Industrial Park, ... Read More
Business
Deadline extended for South Dublin Business Awards
THE deadline for entry into the 2026 South Dublin County Business Awards has been extended to Friday, with businesses and not-for-profits encouraged to apply. The ... Read More
Frank Keane garage plans face further questions from council
SDCC has requested additional information regarding an application for planning permission that was submitted by Ventside Unlimited Company, which operates as part of the Frank ... Read More
Plans submitted for new look KFC on Nangor Road
CLOKKEN LTD has applied for planning permission to replace signage and upgrade several aspects of the KFC Drive-thru Restaurant located in the Lidl Retail Park ... Read More
Holy Family to add 11 new classrooms
SOUTH Dublin County Council has granted permission for additional development of Holy Family Community School, to construct a second floor to provide space for extra ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Through the aisles of existence: ‘Trolley Boy’ heads to the Civic
BOB finds himself in an endless shop. Born, living and dying within its aisles, the inhabitants of this strange world move through an absurd existence ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Acoustic music nights return to Brady’s Bar
"BRADY’S is pretty much a unique space in Dublin’s singer/songwriter scene," explains Dry Dog (real name Vin Allen). 'Brady's Sessions', organised by Terenure singer-songwriter Keith ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght musician Berko premieres debut solo music video
"I’ve always had a huge interest in music and film," explains James 'Berko' Berkeley, former lead singer of Tallaght band Showroom. The singer-songwriter continues the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Djamel White’s debut novel ‘All Them Dogs’ longlisted for 2026 Booker Prize
"I ONLY want people to read it," explains Lucan-raised author Djamel White regarding his debut novel 'All Them Dogs', which has been longlisted for the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Marta’s porcelain work earns Irish Made Awards nod
"THE pieces that I make are objects for everyday use", explains Ballyfermot potter Marta Ozog, who is celebrating after her 'Written in Porcelain' collection was ... 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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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
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One big dream, two small tubs, Safco Fine Foods goes nationwide with Aldi and Lidl
ADVERTORIAL IRISH FOOD manufacturer Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto ... Read More
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Homecare Solutions: A New Chapter in Tallaght
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Safco Fine Foods Basil Pesto is going nationwide in Lidl
ADVERTORIAL Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto will be sold ... Read More