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News
‘It doesn’t make sense to me’ to have a two-tier HAP payment
Oct 29, 2025
“There are people that are on that rate that are on the cusp of losing their apartments.” Calls have been made for the Government to pay... Read More
Tallaght
Students celebrate Trinity European Researchers Night
Hundreds of Transition Year students from Tallaght schools attended events hosted by Trinity College to celebrate European Researchers Night. As part of the Academic Primary ... Read More
Man (25) refused to leave garda station fined €250
A MAN who refused to leave a garda station when asked to leave by gardai was fined at Tallaght District Court. Alex Daly (25), with ... Read More
Man caught transporting €496,384 worth of cannabis sealed in boxes is jailed
A man who was caught transporting just under €500,000 worth of cannabis has been jailed for three years and three months, reports Sonya McLean . ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘Cynical’ drugs and alcohol taskforce budget cut by 25%
A local opposition TD has slated the government’s budget cuts to drugs and alcohol task forces across Ireland. Funding is to be cut 25 per ... Read More
Relief as €5m Corkagh Park works are near completion
Relief has been expressed as the enhancement works at Corkagh Park near completion after a three-and-a-half year wait. A €5 million scheme was unveiled by ... Read More
Woman spotted on phone was transporting €19k in cannabis
A woman who was caught transporting cannabis when gardaí stopped her because she was on her phone while driving has been given a two-year suspended ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Gambling arcade plans withdrawn after negative reception from the community
Planning permission for a proposed gambling arcade in Ballyfermot has been withdrawn after a negative reception from councillors and the community. The arcade was intended ... Read More
Learners are thrilled to pick up their certs at awards cermony
“There’s a lot more support given, I think that’s why it works”. Kylemore Community Training Centre held its first certification awards night in several years ... Read More
Judge orders the arrest of boy (14) charged with arson of family home
A judge has ordered the arrest of a 14-year-old boy charged with arson for his role in the destruction of a family home on Landen ... Read More
Lucan
Concerns raised over the traffic lights system causing congestion
Residents have raised issues with the traffic light system in Adamstown, with congestion noted to appear on the way out of the area. Travelling within ... Read More
Work on protective roof at Waterstown House expected to start next year
Work on a new protective roof at Waterstown House is expected to begin in 2026 following the completion of an assessment. The assessment of the ... Read More
Age-friendly housing is ‘progressing steadily’
The age-friendly housing project at Sarsfield Park in Lucan is currently scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026 and is “progressing steadily”, despite ... Read More
Sport
Cumann na mBunscol Finals: Croker cup joy
THE Cumann Na mBunscol football finals took place on Monday and Tuesday with a host of schools from Tallaght, Saggart, Newcastle and Ballyroan. The day ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown U23 boxers impress
THE IRISH boxing squad recently held an international Round Robin event in Belfast ahead of the upcoming U23 European Championships which are being held in Hungary ... Read More
Sport
Tower minor ladies secure shield
LAST Saturday at St Margaret’s GAA pitch Clondalkin Round Towers and St Margaret’s Ravens lined out in the final of the Division 4 minor shield. ... Read More
Sport
Newlands fly the flag for Irish squad at ITF Worlds
NEWLANDS Taekwondo Club in Clondalkin had several members compete in the ITF World Championships last weekend which were held in Porec, Croatia. Six members from ... Read More
Sport
St Finian’s are stopped short in junior contest
ST FINIAN’S Newcastle were defeated in the Junior A Championship final by St Finnian’s Swords by a comprehensive margin in Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon, reports ... Read More
Business
Chamber CEO says county ‘needs this infrastructure put in place immediately’
BUDGET 2026 has been welcomed by South Dublin Chamber, however, the business support group welcome commitments on infrastructure and housing, infrastructure delivery remains a “serious ... Read More
Business
60 members of Sisk raise €215k for Focus Ireland
More than 60 staff members from the Sisk Group of Companies and its supply chain partners have raised over €215,000 for Focus Ireland by taking ... Read More
Business
Recycle IT honoured to receive impact award
Recycle IT won a Sustainable Business Impact Award 2025. The award recognises dedication to environmental protection, social responsibility, and community engagement through safe and sustainable ... Read More
Business
Organisations shortlisted for Repak Resource Award
Repak have announced the finalists for the 2025 Repak Resource Awards. Two local organisations and a business leader have been shortlisted as finalists in the ... Read More
Proposals for 12 new apartments on vacant store site and garage
A planning application has been filed for 12 new apartments on a site in Palmerstown. Perelisa Management Ltd have submitted proposals to demolish an “existing ... Read More
High-quality offices in Citywest have a guide price of €7.5 million
A high-quality HQ-style office, in a proven suburban business location, has just been brought to the market by Savills. The office campus at 1012-1014 Kingswood ... Read More
Extension of planning is sought for 250 apartments in Cookstown Industrial Estate
An extension is being sought for planning permission for a major housing development in Cookstown, for over 250 apartments. Steelworks Property Developments Ltd proposed demolishing ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Ghost Story Gathering will be a night of terror tales for Halloween
WELCOME to a very special storytelling event for lovers of the supernatural. Over one otherworldly evening, three writers and two performers will present brand new ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Learning laughter at Knocklyon Literary Festival
"BRINGING learning and laughter", according to Firhouse poet Sandra Matthews the Knocklyon Literary Festival ran for the second year, from September 16 to 21. Events ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Brown Horse Chestnut leaves
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
Food with passion: Homemade hearty Chicken Stock – A hero recipe for home cooking!
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
Leon wishes to give something back to Pieta after they supported him
"I RECENTLY spoke with Sonder magazine," begins Ballyfermot-born content creator, influencer, and model Leon Craine. "This is a small magazine that was originally founded a ... 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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Old files pile up. Boxes gather dust. Inside are payroll slips, invoices, and customer details that must stay private. That’s where Pulp steps in. Irish-owned ... Read More
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Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
