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CHI Tallaght found in breach of data rules over Children’s records
Oct 01, 2026
Children’s Health Ireland at Tallaght has been found to be in breach of data protection rules over the storage of children’s personal records by the Data... Read More
Tallaght
Over €8,000 raised at Slade Valley Play in Pink fundraiser
MORE than €8,000 was raised at the annual Slade Valley Play in Pink fundraiser in aid of Breast Cancer Research and Neuroendocrine Cancer Support on ... Read More
Parents are ‘devastated’ over the closure of crèche
Parents are “stressed out” and “devastated” after they were informed that Oakview crèche at TU Dublin Tallaght campus will close its doors in January. 43 ... Read More
Fettercairn Community and Youth Centre celebrated 40 years with fun day
200 people enjoyed the festivities as Fettercairn Community and Youth Centre celebrated 40 years in the local area with a fun day on Saturday. Food, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Bawnogue District Centre transformed into community welcome space
THE new Bawnogue District Centre was opened in recent days following extensive efforts as part of an Enhancement Project, on which works began in early ... Read More
€2.1m in funding allocated to Neilstown District Centre
AS PART of the District Centre Enhancement Project, €2.1m has been assigned to Neilstown for the creation of a “connected” and “equitable District Centre”. The ... Read More
Council is looking to explore safe options at roundabout
SDCC is continuing to explore feasible options to provide a safe crossing solution at the Monastery Road roundabout, located within the M50 Junction 9 area. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Couple accused of perjury over affidavits in Conor McGregor appeal to stand trial
A DUBLIN couple named as witnesses in a failed civil court rape appeal by Conor McGregor are to stand trial, accused of perjury, reports Tom ... Read More
Positive step as derelict property is now vested with local authority
SOUTH Dublin County Council has successfully vested ownership of the long-derelict property at 11 Turret Road, Palmerstown, yet “more ambitious action is needed” to “tackle ... Read More
Magical mystery tour
FOR the 31st year running, punters from Decies County Bar stepped aboard the bus for a “magical” mystery tour, which brought them to the Clanard ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan agency secures three year Culture Night contract
LUCAN-based Legacy Communications has been appointed by the Arts Council to deliver marketing campaigns for Culture Night for three years, inclusive of this year. The ... Read More
River restoration project to improve fish passage
A NEW river restoration project, the Liffey Salmon Migration Barrier Project, is being developed to improve fish passage along the River Liffey and support the ... Read More
12,000sqm warehouse proposed for Mountpark
A PLANNING permission application has been submitted by MLEU for the construction of a warehousing unit on a site within Mountpark Grange Castle West, on ... Read More
Sport
1976 champions celebrated at St Mary’s
ST MARY’S Saggart recently held a celebratory night in honour of their Intermediate Championship winning team of 1976. The event was held at the clubhouse ... Read More
Sport
Smyth siblings dive to success in Southampton
TWO Tallaght divers recently competed at the National Skills final which took place in Southampton, UK, reports Michael Howley. Saoirse and Tadhg Smyth represent Shamrock ... Read More
Sport
St Anne’s mothers set for New York trip
ST ANNE’S Mothers and Others team recently underwent a training session with Dublin legend Michael Dara McCauley as they are preparing for an upcoming tournament ... Read More
Sport
TMA stars strike gold at Worlds
SEVENTEEN athletes from Tallaght Martial Arts recently represented Ireland at the Junior World Championships with over 4000 competitors taking part. The competition took place in ... Read More
Sport
Flock storms to second Junior Clio Cup win
TALLAGHT native, Daire Flock took his second junior victory at the European Clio Cup with a superb drive at the Iconic Circuit de Spa Francorchamps ... Read More
Business
South Dublin firms compete for business awards
THERE are over 100 entries for the 2026 South Dublin County Business Awards across the various categories as booking details were announced. Bookings are now available ... Read More
Business
BWG targets growth with four new outlets and 100 jobs
BWG Foods of Greenhills Road has announced the opening of four new foodservice locations including at Citywest Shopping Centre and create over 100 jobs. BWG’s ... Read More
Business
Rathcoole and Baldonnell firms selected for Enterprise Ireland start-up programme
BUSINESSES from Baldonnell and Rathcoole have been selected by Enterprise Ireland to participate in the latest Prep4Seed Programme. Business and management consultants Alfaeye of Baldonnell ... Read More
Business
Navi in Fonthill secures major French investment
FONTHILL-based pharmacy services firm Navi Group is set to become majority-owned by a French group in a deal that will see their value skyrocket past ... Read More
Business
Baker Olivia rises to national glory with gold winning loaf
OLD BAWN native Olivia Nash took home gold at the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at the National Ploughing Championships on Thursday. 29-year-old Olivia won ... Read More
€10m Kylemore site hits market with potential for 400 homes
A 1.17-hectare industrial site, located on the northern side of Kylemore Way and Jamestown Road, has been listed on the market, primed for regeneration as ... Read More
Business unit near Tallaght Hospital up for sale
AN OPPORTUNITY to purchase a 418.1 sqm single-storey unit in Cookstown Industrial Estate has been brought to the market. The single-storey, semi-detached industrial Unit 53 on ... Read More
EP Mooney Centre on Long Mile Road on market at €12.9 million
THE long-established EP Mooney Centre on the Long Mile Road has been placed on the market through agent Bannon, with a price tag of €12.9 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Spiders on the move in autumn
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
Five decades of female music legends celebrated in Civic show
AUDIENCES are invited to get ready for a night of non-stop entertainment as 'Here Come the Girls', a high-energy multi-tribute show celebrating some of the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Local history talks to uncover forgotten stories of Crumlin’s past
"IT GIVES an opportunity to bring to light a part of the history of the area which may be forgotten about," explains Aidan Hodson, chairperson ... Read More
Arts & Culture
St Martin’s Parish marks 50 Years with Harvest Festival celebration
"This year, 2026, marks the 50th Anniversary of St Martin’s Parish," explains a representative of the St Martin's Parish council. As part of this celebration, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Addams Family auditions announced
Kilnamanagh-based Now And Then Production Company celebrated a "hugely successful" Open Night last week according to Catherine Griffin. This saw them welcoming members, returning faces and ... 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
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