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News
Calls to bring forward DART plans
Feb 18, 2026
“We actually need this for the residents now.” Calls have continued to be made to bring forward the Dart+ South West project after councillors were shown... Read More
Tallaght
Tynan memorial cross is undergoing extensive repair
The TYNAN Memorial Cross on the Belgard Road in Tallaght is undergoing extensive repairs after it was understood to be damaged in recent weeks. The ... Read More
Walk and Talk member rescued from Croagh Patrick
The founder of a Tallaght walking group has thanked Mayo Mountain Rescue “from the bottom of our hearts” after they rescued a group member from ... Read More
St Mark’s showcase creativity and commitment to languages
The national final of the #ThinkLanguages Champion Team of the Year competition took place at The Clock Tower in the Department of Education and Youth, ... Read More
Clondalkin
New upgraded playspaces to be installed over the next three years
Several new and upgraded playspaces are set to be installed in the Clondalkin area over the next three years as part of the council’s playground ... Read More
Council are aware of storage issues with Tidy Towns group
“The containers don’t seem to be a response we can deliver on.” Calls have been made for the council to provide storage space to local ... Read More
Man caught with 50,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material
A “highly technically proficient” man who was caught with over 50,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material has been jailed for three years, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Kids have a great time at the Credit Union Schools Quiz
The first round of the Credit Union Schools Quiz 2026 at the Ballyfermot Sports Complex on Friday saw four local schools progress to the county ... Read More
Community Childcare Service is granted €250 a year lease
Cherry Orchard Community Childcare Service has been granted a €250 a year lease for lands opposite their building at Croftwood Crescent to construct an extension. ... Read More
Research points to a food desert area
“The research points to a food desert area.” A new cross-sector partnership has been launched to fight food poverty in Dublin 10 after research found ... Read More
Lucan
Calls for essential footpath works which has led to significant payouts
“Residents should not have to wait years for essential emergency works to take place”. Residents of Adamstown have called for more consideration in the planning ... Read More
Estates taken in charge by council
Two locations in the Lucan area have been taken in charge by the council after successful consultation periods. The Paddocks in Lucan and Shackleton Drive ... Read More
Completion of pool is ‘largely on schedule’ with remedial works needed on filtration system
The completion of Lucan Pool is “largely on schedule”, though remedial work needed for part of the filtration systems may “shift the timeline slightly”. Giving ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s games are postponed
Multiple postponements set for the League of Ireland tonight as Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic both find themselves without a game to play. St ... Read More
Sport
Donore athletes impress in Albufeira
DONORE Harriers have had a busy week with the club competing at International tournaments, particularly the European Champion Clubs Cup XC held in Albufeira, Portugal. ... Read More
Sport
Former Dubs boss honoured with Hall of Fame Award
LUCAN Sarsfields recently held an award night where they recognised pivotal members and players throughout the club for 2025. It was a truly momentous occasion ... Read More
Sport
Brave Glenanne slip up to Enniscorthy in the cup
IT WAS a dull and drizzle day when Glenanne Women's 4s took to the pitch in an effort to win on Saturday for their Division 11/12 ... Read More
Sport
Kylemore tops in derby
BALLYFERMOT saw a local rivalry take place recently in the final of the U19 Metro West League as St Setons and Kylemore College took each ... Read More
Business
Crucial firms can deal with cybersecurity threats
MORE than half of employees believe Ireland will suffer a catastrophic cybersecurity incident this year. According to research by Dublin 12 IT specialists Landmark Technologies, ... Read More
Business
Red Cow Hotel pre-tax profits double to €11.32m
Pre-tax profits at the Red Cow Moran Hotel, almost doubled to €11.32m in 2023. The hotel is one of the largest providers of accommodation for ... Read More
Business
€100k to support groups and non-profit businesses
THE Microsoft Ireland Community Fund 2026 for south and west Dublin was launched this week with €100,000 to support individuals, community groups, schools and non-profits ... Read More
Business
€3.5m in grants allocated for TU Dublin projects
OVER 3.5 million in grants has been allocated to Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). TUD, an amalgamation of technical universities, which includes TUD Tallaght, will ... Read More
Business
Harmful effect for EU of trade policy uncertainty
WITH the looming threat of additional US tariffs over Greenland and EU discussions on retaliatory actions, Chambers Ireland has said that new analysis underlines and ... Read More
Citywest office facility on the market
A prestigious headquarters, logistics and office facility located in Citywest is now on the market for sale or for lease. 34 Magna Avenue, Magna Business ... Read More
Upgrade plans for Butler McGee Park
The council have relaunched a public consultation for upgrades to Butler McGee Park after a consultation process last year listed it as being in the ... Read More
Appeals are lodged against plans for old Chadwicks site
Appeals have been lodged against a major mixed-use residential and commercial development at the former Chadwicks site in Walkinstown that would mean a “dramatic change ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Strong relationship between Irish and American folk music
TWO years ago, Ralph McGarry approached "a number of arts and music organisations based in South Dublin County to form a committee that could come ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Data Protection for Business reputation and governance
"IT’S been almost five years since I published my previous book on data protection, and there have been significant developments in the data privacy landscape ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DoubleTAKE enables people living with a disability to meet artists
"With such a busy studio we can get very full of beautiful creations." TCA South Dublin Participatory Arts is delighted to welcome the artists and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sharon brings her new show ‘Jukebox Donkey’ to the Civic
SOMETIMES life feels like you’re nothing more than a "jukebox donkey", constantly playing someone else’s tune. Sharon Mannion has been bursting to talk about her ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Sundried Tomato Sausages and Champ Mash
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
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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Fourteen years after leaving The Square, the return of Best Menswear has been marked by familiar faces, shared memories, and stories that span generations. Few ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
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Focused on People: Supporting Everyday Life in Our Suburbs
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