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News
Residents to object against plans to turn golf courses into housing
Jan 22, 2026
Saggart residents are organising an objection against proposals to rezone two former golf courses in Citywest for a massive residential development. The former owners of the... Read More
Tallaght
Dodder Action group invite residents for ‘clean up of the Cherryfield section’
A community group dedicated to keeping the Dodder River clean and free of litter are inviting residents of Firhouse and Knocklyon to join them on ... Read More
Celebrating Tallaght’s story through powerful music
"Dúchas na Dothra is a musical and narrative journey through Tallaght, told through the eyes of the River Dodder, which acts as a kind of ... Read More
Tallaght man Richard Baneham earns third Oscar nomination
A man from Tallaght has earned his third Oscar nomination for his work on a billion-dollar blockbuster. Richard Baneham from Oldbawn, Tallaght has earned his ... Read More
Clondalkin
CPM Pitch and Putt €150k nine-hole upgrade opened
The Clondalkin Paper Mills Pitch and Putt Club officially opened their upgraded nine-hole course on Friday afternoon after a €150,000 renovation. The new-look course comes ... Read More
Woman sleeping rough found dead in tent ‘trying to keep herself safe’
A Clondalkin woman sleeping rough in Dublin City Centre was found dead in a tent on Friday afternoon. The woman has been identified by local ... Read More
Coldcut 10-hectare site listed for potential land rezoning
The Coldcut site has been listed as a potential site for land rezoning by the local authority as they look to achieve increased housing targets ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Club ‘extremely disappointed’ after soccer pitch vandalised by tyre tracks
A public soccer pitch in Ballyfermot was vandalised at the weekend after people drove over it on Thursday night, leaving tyre tracks. The Lawns in ... Read More
‘I will see you again’ man (46) told by judge who faces public order charges
A PROBATION report was ordered for a man who faced a number of public order and criminal damage charges. Justin Beatty (46), Bow Bridge Court, ... Read More
‘It nearly looked like dirt really – dirty, rusty water’
A resident has raised concerns about the running water available in the area after months of waiting for lead pipes to be replaced. Simone O’Toole ... Read More
Lucan
Local Faces: Paul Butler
LUCAN man Paul Butler is a local historian with a difference, writes Ken Doyle. He's extremely passionate about Lucan, where he was born and bred, ... Read More
Cairn Homes plans for 113 dwellings at Newcastle site
PLANS for a Large-scale Residential Development in Newcastle have been submitted to South Dublin County Council. Cairn Homes Properties Ltd submitted plans for a development ... Read More
Mixed use residential and commercial development
PLANS for a mixed use residential and commercial development in Adamstown have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Evara Developments Limited submitted plans for ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh’s Saturday side progress to next round of Noel Ryan Cup
KILNAMANAGH’S Saturday side progressed to the next round of the Noel Ryan Cup after defeating Mount Merrion last week. The game saw Kilnamanagh go down ... Read More
Sport
Schools take part in Afcon blitz
ACTIVE South Dublin organised a football blitz last week for local schools in the area which was done in recognition of the current African Cup ... Read More
Sport
December Team of the Month is Lucan minor hurlers
https://youtu.be/dYFdJo5Iy60 THE minor side won the Division One Hurling Championship for the third time in the club's history. They defeated St Judes in the final ... Read More
Sport
December Sports Star of the Month is Jessica Talbot
LUCAN Boxing Club’s Jessica Talbot secured a victory at the National Intermediate Boxing Championships winning the 70kg title. Talbot secured a walkover in the quarter ... Read More
Sport
St Jude’s star Danny retires from the inter county hurling scene
ST JUDES’ star and former all star Danny Sutcliffe has called time on his intercounty career with Dublin at the age of 33. The news ... Read More
Business
Musgrave group announce new chief executive officer
SUPERMARKET group Musgrave has appointed Niall Anderton as its incoming chief executive officer. Anderton is set to take over from Noel Keeley, who is due ... Read More
Business
Over €248,000 allocated to support visitor centre
Over €248,000 has been allocated to support and promote the Brú Chrónáin Round Tower Visitor Centre, one of the council’s “key initiatives” to increase tourism ... Read More
Business
Coca Cola grant supports youth development course
A GRANT from Coca-Cola is going towards a youth development programme run by South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP). SDCP, a local development company who develop ... Read More
Business
New members appointed to the board at Tallaght Hospital
Two new members have been appointed by the Minister for Health to the board of Tallaght University Hospital. The appointments of Dr Grainne Quinn and ... Read More
Business
Citywest accounts for 2022 show profit of over €17m
Accounts made public by the former owners of the Citywest Hotel show a profit of over €17 million in 2022. Tetrarch Capital, the former owners ... Read More
171 residential units planned for Cypress Grove House
PLANS for a Large-Scale Residential Development in Templeogue have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Templegrove Developments Limited submitted an application for an LSRD ... Read More
Green light for 97 dwellings despite 100 objections
PLANS for a residential development of 97 dwellings in Lucan has been granted permission by South Dublin County Council despite up to 100 objections from ... Read More
Plans approved for 55 apartments within Scholarstown House protected structure
PLANS for 55 apartments at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, have been granted permission by South Dublin County Council. Emmaville Limited submitted revised plans ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dance studio rolls outs red carpet for annual awards night
"WTA Dance Studio rolled out the red carpet on Tuesday last month for its annual awards night, The Woscars, held at the fabulous Green Isle ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Uplifting public research day dedicated to brain health and dementia
“BRAIN health begins at home and in our own communities," begins Professor Sean Kennelly, consultant physician in geriatric and stroke medicine at Tallaght University Hospital ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Orange Polenta Cake with Honey, Cardamom and Pistachio
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
Nature on our doorsteps: A winter oasis
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
Tenderfoot showcases plays that reflect 16-year-old playwrights
'Tenderfoot', meaning 'neophyte', 'newbie', or 'greenhorn', is The Civic Theatre's apprentice theatre programme for transition year students. 'Tenderfoot' supports the development of new theatrical voices. ... 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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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
