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News
Warning letter issued as tree damaged on site for 171 units
Jun 04, 2026
An investigation is ongoing into a damaged tree at a site in Templeogue where a 171-unit planning application is currently under appeal. The council has stated... Read More
Tallaght
‘Serious’ high numbers of horse welfare issues
10 reports of horse welfare issues in Tallaght were made in a recent six-day period, which a local horse rescuer noted is a sign of ... Read More
New ‘play trail’ recommended to be delivered for wetlands in Tymon Park
A new ‘play trail’ has been proposed for the wetlands at Tymon Park in Templeogue, along with three more playspaces in the area. An expansion ... Read More
Dublin GAA use first new pitch at Spawell facility
The Dublin U15s Football Development Squad became the first team to use the pitches at the Dublin GAA Centre of Participation site at Spawell this ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Jennifer McGreal
ONE of the great things about places in our circulation area, is that one finds community spirit by the bucketload. And if you're really lucky, ... Read More
Plenty of summer fun is expected at village festival
Clondalkin Village Festival is kicking off again this year on June 8, with a whole host of summer fun promised for all ages. Running until ... Read More
Running Club raise over €2,000 for Beacon of Light
Members of the North Clondalkin Running Club raised over €2,000 for Clondalkin’s Beacon of Light Counselling Service. NCRC’s Chairperson, Jacqueline Sheehy organised a charity walk ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New sensory room provides a calming colourful space
A new sensory room was officially launched in the Ballyfermot Civic Centre by NeuroVibe Tribe on May 23rd. Since 2024, NeuroVibe Tribe, described as a ... Read More
Measures implemented to solve damp issues in council properties
DUBLIN City Council properties have been inspected and maintenance has been completed in an effort to tackle the presence of damp and mould. Complaints have ... Read More
Disappointing that the regeneration plans for Labre Park site is halted
The regeneration of Labre Park has been halted by Dublin City Council following the publication of a recent flood report, a move that has been ... Read More
Lucan
Turning handwoven bags hobby into a business
Almost two years ago, one Lucan resident’s hobby and “meditative” practice became a business after her knitting caught the attention of neighbours. Iryna Illina created ... Read More
Rezoning of St Edmundsbury land for 540 homes receives 1,500 submissions
Locals declared opposition to the rezoning of land in Lucan for over 500 homes and noted worries about overdevelopment as the council’s head indicated support. ... Read More
Developer looking to increase number of dwellings by 47
ADDITIONAL information has been sought by South Dublin County Council from developer Evara for proposals to increase planning from 877 to 924 dwellings at a ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght rugby honour players
TALLAGHT RFC recently held their annual club awards in the Harvest Room in the Old Mill on Saturday May 23rd. First up receiving their awards ... Read More
Sport
Lauren delivers fine show at LPGA Tour
CASTLEWARDEN Golf Club’s Lauren Walsh recently delivered a magnificent performance on the LPGA Tour. She secured a career best third place finish at the ShopRite ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown boxers set to take on the world
LOCAL Jobstown boxers Josh Olaniyan and Tadhg O’Donnell will be representing their country at the World Boxing Cup being held later this month with the ... Read More
Sport
Athletes are all set for Ireland Summer Games
MORE than 300 athletes from across the Dublin Greater Area gathered at Tallaght Stadium for the official launch of the Eastern Regional Team, marking a ... Read More
Sport
April Team of the Month is St Mary’s College RFC
St Mary’s College RFC have been named by Active South Dublin as the Team of the Month for April following a victory in the Division ... Read More
Business
Donna is just one of three women shortlisted for award
A local Drimnagh woman has become the first Irish woman shortlisted in the Women in Energy category at the prestigious European Sustainable Energy Awards. Donna ... Read More
Business
Local authority is not in a position to review commercial rates for hauliers
The council has stated that it is not in a position to change or review commercial rates for hauliers or other businesses that are heavily ... Read More
Business
Drinks group C&C report lower revenues and profit
Crumlin-based drinks group C&C reported lower revenues and profits in their latest annual report, year end February, after leaving the Budweiser Brewing Group. C&C, who ... Read More
Business
New €250k fund aims to back innovative proposals
A new €250,000 fund for Tallaght is set to be launched this month with the aim of backing innovative proposals expected to be developed before ... Read More
Business
Multi-million investment in Ballymount Apex Hub
RS Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in a new distribution centre in Ballymount, Dublin 12. The company will move into the new facility in ... Read More
Citywest logistics facility on the market at guide price €25.6 million
A 98,000 sq ft logistics facility in Citywest Business Campus set to be delivered by Sandymark Group has been put on the market with a ... Read More
Barbers and coffee shop to replace flower shop
A new barbers and coffee shop is set to be introduced at Springfield Shopping Centre after a change of use was granted to replace a ... Read More
Proposals to demolish stone cottages refused
PLANNING has been refused for the demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced at Hayden House and cottages on Main Street Rathcoole. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Strawberry Crumble Tart
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 gospel choir are hitting the right notes
"I MET an exceptionally talented group of young musicians and vocalists," explains Ms Saoirse Gallagher of St Kevin's Community College in Clondalkin. Alongside her colleagues ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Painted Ladies have arrived…
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
‘The Boy with Green Hair’ is a musical adaptation of an old film
ON Saturday, June 6, The Civic will throw open their doors for ‘The Boy with Green Hair’. This work-in-development concert version of a new musical ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Lemon Drizzle Cake
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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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
Tallaght
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
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
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