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TUD Tallaght students run 720k to help men’s health
Dec 12, 2024
Twelve second-year sports science students from TUD Tallaght raised more than €4,700 for Movember, the men’s health global movement. The initiative was brought forward by students... Read More
Tallaght
Little Dory helps Patrick on The Late Late Toy Show
A little Tallaght girl held the stage at the RTÉ Late Late Toy Show through witty jokes and her astonishment when meeting superstar Jazzy. Dory ... Read More
Local Men’s Sheds put their carpentry skills to good use
Two Men’s Shed’s artworks were donated to St Kevin’s school in Kilnamanagh and are now displayed in front of the Girls’ and Boys’ schools’ entrances. ... Read More
Accused threatened to kill former girlfriend and intimidated person assisting Gardai in investigation
A Dublin man assaulted a former girlfriend before threatening to kill her and attempting to intimidate her into withdrawing her garda complaint, a court has ... Read More
Clondalkin
Live crib promises to be ‘uplifting and entertaining
“There is nothing like it!” exclaims producer Brian Ó Gaibhin about his latest venture. Following on the wonderful success of Ireland’s only living crib, ‘Beithlin ... Read More
Playboard games launched to offer fun and inclusivity to encourage active lifestyles for all
Active Cities Dublin, in partnership with South Dublin County Council, is delighted to announce the launch of Play Innovations Target Games at the MUGA in ... Read More
Songs, poetry and reflections on how the new ASD classroom has had a positive impact on the school
Scoil Íde Primary School in Clondalkin celebrated the official opening of its new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classroom on Friday. The class has been up ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Six-year sentence for soccer coach for illegal sexual activity
A soccer coach from Ballyfermot who engaged in inappropriate and illegal sexual activity with a teenage female player has been given a six-year sentence with ... Read More
Man (36) threw sucker punch at doorman when refused entry
A man who threw a sucker punch at a doorman when he was refused entry back into a Dublin bar has been given a suspended ... Read More
Pathways and Possibilities Expo
A Pathways and Possibilities Expo was held at Ballyfermot secondary school St Setons during national college awareness week. St Seton’s are moving away from calling ... Read More
Lucan
Two trees removed ‘regrettably’ according to council authority
TWO trees have had to be “regrettably” removed on independent specialist arborist advice in Lucan village, according to South Dublin County Council. Part 8 plans ... Read More
Lucan’s Airlie Park maintenance soon to be handed over by the developer
A CONTRACTURAL arrangement will see the maintenance of Airlie Park in Lucan handed over by the developer of the park to South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Over €45,000 raised by RAMS in Rhythm in 2024
Over €45,000 was raised for four charities by the Retired Active Men’s Social (RAMS) in Rhythm in 2024. The group RAMS in Rhythm, based in ... Read More
Sport
Tamhlacht storm to a big victory
TAMHLACHT FC 2nds mirrored Storm Darragh last Saturday morning when they welcomed Glasnaion FC 2nds to Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght, and blew them away on ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United are in flying form
LUCAN United signed off for the winter break with a resounding 7-1 victory over FC Eagles, in Airlie Park Astro on a sunny Sunday morning, ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Boden U21 camogie team beating Lucan in final
Ballyboden St Enda’s were crowned Dublin U21 ‘A’ Camogie Champions after a 3-09 to 1-10 victory over Lucan Sarsfields on Friday evening. Storm Darragh threatened ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields topple Faughs in U21 decider
LUCAN Sarsfields clinched the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship title after they defeated Faughs 3-10 to 1-08 at a stormy O’Toole Park ... Read More
Sport
Delany plays key role for Cricket team
Knocklyon’s Laura Delany played a key role as she helped Ireland Women’s Cricket team secure a historic 3-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh. Delany was named ... Read More
Business
New multi-sensory room
Pure Telecom, which is based in Citywest, officially opened a multi-sensory room for children visiting Children’s Health Ireland at Connolly. The room and services were ... Read More
Business
The Smooth Company gets nomination for national award
LUCAN beauty product supplier The Smooth Company has been nominated as one of 26 companies for the SFA National Small Business Awards 2025. The aim ... Read More
Business
Britvic delivers impressive revenue hike with profits of over €150m
DRINKS company Britvic has enjoyed an “outstanding” year after reporting a profit after tax of £125.8m (€150m) for the 12 months to the end of ... Read More
Business
Inspiration and innovation at the forefront for ‘Girl Tech’
AWS Dublin was at the heart of inspiration and innovation as it welcomed 90 young women from Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Clonshaugh and Drogheda for Girls Tech ... Read More
Business
TDH scheme wins energy savings award
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the winners of the 2024 SEAI Energy Awards. There were 113 submissions, which collectively reduced energy ... Read More
No-no for Boomers Pub plans for 22 rooms in Dutch Village
PLANNING permission has been refused for an aparthotel that included 22 rooms at Boomers Pub in the Dutch Village in Clondalkin. Applicant Honeybridge Ltd had ... Read More
Over 760 in Cost Rental lottery for Clúid homes in Airton Plaza
More than 760 applications passed the first eligibility criteria and have been entered into the lottery for the Clúid Housing 230 new Cost Rental homes ... Read More
Top award for the age-friendly development at Brady’s Court
THE AGE-FRIENDLY housing development at Brady’s Court, Old Bawn in Tallaght was recognised in the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards winning in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Perfect Pavlova’s – Perfect Christmas Desserts
I typically find it a challenge to identify a dessert that everyone will eat after the huge feast that is Christmas dinner. In my experience, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Holly, noble of the forest
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
Ciaran Carr Christmas Busk: 11th Annual Busk Comes to Clondalkin Village
THE uniqueness of the busk is in its simplicity; it’s a completely cost-effective idea; it just requires people showing up and giving up their time," ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Vibrant mix of Gospel music: Gospel Choir mark a milestone on its 26-year journey
LUCAN Gospel Choir recently marked a milestone in its 26-year journey with a spectacular showcase at The Helix, Dublin. Under the direction of Ian Brabazon, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Chicken Pot Pie with Herby Dumplings
Now we are in the midst of Winter I crave these one-pot delicious supper dishes. Imagine coming home to the comforting aroma of a Chicken ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
