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News
Crack cocaine documentary exposes targeting techniques
Jan 28, 2025
Young women and mothers who suffer from crack cocaine addiction are being targeted by drug dealers with new “marketing” techniques and intimidation. “Four [rocks] to your... Read More
Tallaght
Former councillor Jim was a larger than life character
A “strong voice for the community” and a “fantastic personality,” the late local councillor and GAA selector James (Jim) Daly will be missed by many ... Read More
Over 300 units at Airton Plaza bought by Cluid Housing
OVER 300 residential units in Tallaght were purchased by housing body Cluid for social housing. The Airton Plaza development is Cluid’s biggest cost rental to ... Read More
Citywise to expand work with €25k funding boost
Citywise Education’s programme in Crumlin will be enhanced and the organisation’s expansion in more disadvantaged areas of Dublin will be modelled after it. The Jobstown-based ... Read More
Clondalkin
Council anxious €4m visitor centre reopens as quickly as possible
SOUTH Dublin County Council are anxious to secure a new management licence holder for Round Tower Visitor Centre Brú Chrónáin. However, concerns were raised with ... Read More
Man (50) found unresponsive in garden suffered a fatal stab wound to the chest
A man who was found unresponsive in the garden of a house in Tallaght over a year ago suffered a fatal stab wound to the ... Read More
Local Faces: Breeda Bonner
This week's subject is born, bred and buttered Clondalkin, by Ken Doyle. Erstwhile Clondalkin based teacher, school principal, Councillor and an awful lot more besides, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Prison for ‘henchman in an attempt to extort two innocent people’ out of €20k
A man, who was “a henchman in an attempt to extort two innocent people” out of €20,000, has been jailed for two-and-a-half years, reports Sonya ... Read More
Appeal lodged over council’s decision to grant apartments at Silver Granite site
A THIRD party appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala over South Dublin County Council’s decision to grant permission for the demolition of the ... Read More
Council urged to take action after partial collapse of house into River Camac
An emergency motion demands Dublin City Council take immediate action following the partial collapse of a house into the River Camac in Inchicore “with the ... Read More
Lucan
Team close to €500,000 target in world’s toughest row
A Lucan father and his team came third in the World’s Toughest Row competition as they honour the memory of a 13-year-old girl who passed ... Read More
Man dies in house fire
GARDAI continue to investigate a fire in Lucan Village which led to the death of a man. The man, in his 40s and originally from ... Read More
Residents encouraged to support memorial plans for over 60 men
A CAMPAIGN to create a memorial for over 60 men with a connection to Lucan who lost their lives through conflict, military, or police service ... Read More
Sport
Daire Flock to compete in the Renault Clio Cup Series Europe
DAIRE Flock will be competing in the 2025 European Renault Clio Cup Series. Last year Daire entered the revised Clio Cup GB series and made ... Read More
Sport
Cup delight for Éanna’s U18’s in final
Éanna lifted the U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup, following a 92-72 win over Titans at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. Adam Charles picked ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin December Sports Team: Lucan Sarsfields U21 hurlers
LUCAN Sarsfields U21 hurlers had plenty to shout about last month when they claimed the championship crown. The 12th Lock side went all the way ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin December Sports Star: Ellen Walshe
ELLEN Walshe had an incredible run of results at the World Aquatics Championships (SC) in Budapest with eight Irish records. The Templeogue Swim Club member ... Read More
Sport
History made as Abbey secures National U18 title
HISTORY was made for Sacred Heart Boxing Club at the National U18 competition over the weekend at the National Boxing Stadium. The Killinarden Club had ... Read More
Business
Danish retailer to open new head office in Park West
DANISH home furniture and sleeping retailer JYSK will open a new head office in Park West and add five new stores across Ireland. The expansion ... Read More
Business
Smurfit improve sustainability operations with paper pallet wrap
PACKAGING giant Smurfit Westrock has improved their sustainability operations with an innovative new paper pallet wrap. The Irish-headquartered company, whose Ballymount premises is their packaging ... Read More
Business
SME’s encouraged to sign up for free Amazon training programme in Baldonnell
SMALL and medium businesses are invited to attend a free training day in Baldonnell for the Amazon Innovation Accelerator programme. It will be hosted at ... Read More
Business
Rosie & Jim plan new multi million expansion project
ROSIE & Jim has broken ground on a major, multi-million Euro expansion project at its factory in Dublin 12, to create an innovative new facility ... Read More
Business
Permanent listing in Lidl stores is ‘life changing for our business’
TALLAGHT start up Naked Bakes has secured a permanent listing with Lidl following a successful stint on the retailer’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme in 2024. ... Read More
Plans lodged for 97 dwellings close to N7 by-pass in Lucan
PLANNING has been lodged for a residential development of 97 dwellings made up of houses, apartments and duplexes in Lucan. Located north of the N4 ... Read More
Additional information required for the demolition of the Speaker Conolly
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to the demolition of the Speaker Conolly Public House and the development of 55 residential units and commercial ... Read More
90 two-bed cost rentals re-open for applicants at Airton Plaza
Clúid Housing is re-opening applications for 90 of the two-bed Cost Rental apartments at its new development at Airton Plaza, Tallaght. Applications for new Cost ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Exciting season at The Civic: Local artist Emmet Kirwan kicks the season off
"As the curtain rises on 2025, we're thrilled to welcome you to another vibrant and exciting season at The Civic Theatre," states Donald Shields, Artistic ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Banana bread loaf cake
This loaf cake, while called bread, is really a cake and is perfect served for brunch or as a post-supper treat for dessert with a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our Doorsteps: Saving the Ash trees
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
Finding out more about yourself at Wellbeing Reset
WHEN making new year resolutions, it’s important to “choose from a place of ‘what’s important for you’,” said Tallaght-based mental health advocate James Lumumba. Mr ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DWTS: Jiving and quicksteps bring glitz and glamour
The second couple to take to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ floor this week was celebrity chef Kevin Dundon from Clondalkin and his partner Rebecca ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... 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
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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 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... 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
