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Appeals against converting historic house into apartments
Feb 05, 2026
Multiple appeals have been lodged after planning permission was granted for a historic house in Knocklyon to be converted into apartments and for an apartment block... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Sally Ryan-Graver
THIS week, we're honoured to feature Sally Ryan-Graver who is a fantastically talented Visual Media Artist based here in our own Rathcoole, writes Ken Doyle. ... Read More
Volunteer Cathy marks 18 years mentoring young people at risk
“TO SEE someone grow in confidence like that is incredibly rewarding.” A South Dublin volunteer has marked 18 years mentoring young people in the area ... Read More
Residents are unhappy at length of time to resolve drainage issue
“It’s horrendous the amount of things they have had to put up with over the years.” Drainage issues in a Saggart estate are expected to ... Read More
Clondalkin
Two Women’s Collective branches raise €9,100 from Tatoo Day event
The Women’s Collective Ireland branches in Liffey Valley and Ronanstown raised over €9,000 with their Tattoo Day event in Clondalkin on Sunday. The two local ... Read More
Tidy Towns group can no longer function without storage space
“CTT committee have reluctantly decided that we can no longer function.” Clondalkin Tidy Towns has announced that it will cease operations by the end of ... Read More
Council are getting a Ruff time about new pet friendly cafe in Corkagh Park
“Are hens or sheep allowed in?” The council has urged the public to provide feedback on the new pet friendly café in Corkagh Park so ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Heartbreaking pregnant horse struggles and dies on the road
“It’s just heartbreaking.” A pregnant horse nearing her due date died after an incident on the N4 in Ballyfermot on Monday evening. A pregnant horse ... Read More
Enhancement schemes re-energise retail hearts
“We shouldn’t be having to follow others – we should be the lead.” Calls have been made to introduce enhancement schemes to areas like Ballyfermot ... Read More
Concerns over safety at no-through road at school
"Something will happen, something most definitely will happen.” Concerns have been raised over the safety of a no-through road where a school and several businesses ... Read More
Lucan
Access and parking arrangements sought on proposed mosque site
The developers of a proposed mosque in Lucan have been asked to supply additional information regarding “access and parking arrangements.” Plans were lodged in November ... Read More
Woman with 11 previous convictions fined and disqualified from driving
A WOMAN with a poor track record of road traffic offences was fined and disqualified from driving at Tallaght District Court. Tshegofatso Ejie (26), Alymore ... Read More
Planning application for 200 bed psychiatric facility should be re-submitted
A pre-application consultation for a new 200-bed psychiatric in-patient facility on the grounds of St Edmundsbury Hospital in Lucan has been ruled as a “strategic ... Read More
Sport
Hillary Nets claims Club Coach of the Year prize
WATCH: HILLARY Nets was named the Active South Dublin Coach of the Year in association with The Echo and South Dublin County Council in the ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers proud to win Team of the Year Award
WATCH: BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers have been named Team of the Year at the Active South Dublin awards following their performance in both the ... Read More
Sport
Hard work pays off on and off the pitch for Lucan United
WATCH: LUCAN United have been named club of the year at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards with The Echo and South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Sport
Dublin Lions’ Patsy honoured with volunteer award
WATCH: PATSY Kelleher of Dublin Lions has been named as the Active South Dublin volunteer of the year at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards ... Read More
Sport
Esker boxing clever with Club Development recognition
ESKER Amateur Boxing Club were rewarded for their hard work throughout 2025 by being awarded the Club Development of the Year Award at the Active ... Read More
Business
Football club looking to add more features and a coffee shop
Kilnamanagh AFC are looking to add more community features to their new clubhouse, including a coffee shop. Work is almost complete on the club’s €500k ... Read More
Business
Priory Market to welcome new businesses as vendors move on
The new year is bringing some menu changes to Tallaght’s Priory Market, as they are set to welcome three exciting new businesses soon. Priory Market, ... Read More
Business
Local authority shortlisted for eight LAMA categories
The Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) have announced the shortlist for the 2026 LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on ... Read More
Business
Uniphar announce plans to acquire TouchStore
UNIPHAR recently announced plans to acquire TouchStore, a Limerick-based provider of dispensing and retail management software for pharmacy teams across Ireland. Pharmaceutical wholesaler and international ... Read More
Business
Ace Group to invest €2m in high-tect print machines
BLESSINGTON-based company Ace Group Packaging has announced plans to invest up to €2m in new high-tech print machines and automated production lines. The Irish family ... Read More
Only one repair and lease scheme grant approved
Only one application for a council grant that aims to bring vacant properties back into use as social housing has been approved in the last ... Read More
Warehouse and yard on market at Whitestown Industrial Estate
This warehouse and yard, brought to the market by Quinn Agnew, has a prime location in the heart of Tallaght. 3 Whitestown Industrial Estate comprises ... Read More
Appeal lodged by resident for retention wall built without planning permission
A Kilnamanagh resident has lodged a planning appeal after she was refused retention for a boundary wall built without planning permission. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Hearing the audiences laugh and join in made us feel like superstars
"OUR panto 'Aladdin' went brilliantly," smiles Clondalkin Drama Group's Michaela Courtney. 'Aladdin' was performed in Colaiste Chillain from January 10 to 18. According to Michaela, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Westside come to life in K-Pop Demon Hunter in Dancing with the Stars
"We were approached by the creative team last November, as they were looking for dancers to join the show's professional dancers in a 'K-Pop Demon ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Research Day dedicated to brain health dementia in the Civic
"THIS event was inspired by a clear and growing need for trustworthy, accessible and evidence-backed information about brain health and dementia." explains Dr. Laura O'Philbin, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tangles of twigs
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
Bradley’s song ‘Flowers’ focuses on raising mental health awareness
"I’M definitely going to make sure that I work my ass off..." Kingswood singer-songwriter Bradley Marshall has a new song focusing on raising mental health ... 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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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
