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Over 6,000 applicants are on waiting list to receive housing
Jul 20, 2026
over 6,000 applicants are currently on a waiting list to receive housing across South Dublin, with average wait times for a two-bedroom house currently standing at... Read More
Tallaght
Parked cars forcing eldery people off the footpaths
Parking problems at Tallaght apartments have led to some leaving vehicles on footpaths and blocking the way for those with accessibility needs. A photo shared ... Read More
Bus stop vandalism slammed as ‘regressive and disgraceful’
“Disgraceful” acts of vandalism in the early hours of Monday morning left a well-used bus stop in Knocklyon damaged, with glass strewn everywhere. A video ... Read More
Local Faces: John Davis
JOHN Davis, CEO of Walkins-town/ Greenhills Family Resource Centre is a man who’s dedicated almost his entire working life to the improvement of the lives ... Read More
Clondalkin
Firearm incident in Clondalkin ‘a very frightening experience’
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to an incident with a firearm in Clondalkin on Wednesday night that saw a man in his 20s ... Read More
Vikings, fireperformers, jugglers and stilt walkers top off a fun day
Hundreds of families and visitors flocked to Clondalkin to celebrate the ninth anniversary of Brú Chrónáin Round Tower Visitor Centre on July 11th, where they ... Read More
€9.35 million for the ‘sports pitch strategy’ to deliver additional pitches
A site for a full-size all-weather pitch in North Clondalkin is currently being considered and evaluated by SDCC as part of the council’s sports pitch ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Early intervention service launched . . .
The newly established Early Intervention Psychosis Team based at Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre was officially launched by Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD. The ... Read More
Cherry Orchard Arts
This year’s Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival recorded an “unbelievable” turnout for the eclectic range of events that were held throughout the week. From July ... Read More
Crumlin’s The Hub added to Derelict Sites Register
The Hub in Crumlin has been added to the Derelict Sites Register, a month after a site notice appeared on the exterior of the property. ... Read More
Lucan
Reggie looks set to give judges paws for thought in Nose of Tralee competition
Doddsborough has gone to the dogs as one local dog will represent Dublin in the final of the 2026 Pet Sitters Ireland Nose of Tralee, ... Read More
DJ Fantastico proves that passion has no limits
Local radio DJ, Abiola Oyadina, known on air as ‘DJ Fantastico,’ proves that passion has no limits as he hosts his very own live show ... Read More
Pool opening brings about calls for better car-parking facilities at the leisure centre
Calls have been made for improved car-parking facilities at Lucan Leisure Centre, only weeks after the official opening of its new pool. The Leisure Centre ... Read More
Sport
Pico Lopes honoured in Tallaght reception
The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Francis Timmons, along with Shamrock Rovers Football Club hosted a reception in Tallaght Stadium to honour Roberto "Pico" Lopes ... Read More
Sport
Caoilin is Ireland’s first ever female Canoe Marathon European medalist
A YOUNG canoer of Tallaght extraction has become Ireland’s first-ever female Canoe Marathon European Medalist after winning silver at the European Championships recently held in ... Read More
Sport
Shamrock Diving Club athletes shine across Europe
THE Shamrock Diving Club is having a successful summer so far with multiple athletes competing internationally. Saoirse and Tadhg Smyth of Tallaght are two of ... Read More
Sport
Local players assist EWFL to Angela Hearst cup title
THE EWFL (Eastern Women’s Football League) recently won the Angela Hearst final with a 3-0 win against WWSL (Waterford District Women and Schoolgirls League) in ... Read More
Sport
Wade siblings are on top of the world
LUCAN siblings Amy, Ryan and Abbie Wade have been among the brightest kickboxers produced by Ireland over the last 10 years. The three fighters are ... Read More
Business
President’s Recognition for One to Watch Donna McGee
A Kncoklyon artist and entrepreneur was recognised with the President's Recognition One to Watch Award at the Network Ireland Dublin Business Awards for her work. ... Read More
Business
Nestlé look to remove all artificial food colouring
Nestlé, with Irish headquarters in Citywest, has announced that they will remove all artificial food colouring from their products globally by the end of 2026. ... Read More
Business
200 new jobs have been created in 2026 at Amazon’s fulfilment centre
200 new jobs have been created in 2026 alone at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Baldonnell and the company invested over €3 billion into Ireland last ... Read More
Business
Chimac sauce creators looking to grow their business
Whitestown-based Chimac are set to close a funding round later this year worth €500,000 as they look to grow their brand in the retail sector ... Read More
Business
Dublin businesses increasingly adopting artificial intelligence
Dublin businesses in areas like Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, according to the Dublin Chamber, writes James Roulston Mooney. Dublin businesses ... Read More
Extension of duration of permission sought by developer of planned 112-home Citywest Park
An extension of the duration of permission has been sought by the developer of a planned 112-home Citywest Park on a 3.74 hectares site in ... Read More
Permission granted for a new build to match adjacent properties in Templeogue
Permission has been granted for a new home on lands of a dwelling in a residential estate in Templeogue. 20A Springfield Crescent is set to ... Read More
Five extra homes for the former Mortons site
Planning permission has been granted for five extra homes to be built at the former Morton’s site in Firhouse which brings the total up to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Friendship never retires in Mark Tuohy’s nostalgic football tale
“AS I wrote at the beginning of the book, laughter is the sweetest kick of all," remarks Banbridge-based author Mark Tuohy regarding his debut novel ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Around the table, men are talking and people are listening
"THE concept around it is it's four men around the table and four men from different walks of life having conversations about men's topics." explains ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Moths as pollinators
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
Gerry Farrell prescribes a healthy dose of laughter with H.O.Q.I.A.
WHEN the H.O.Q.I.A. inspector arrives, the nurses go into panic mode to make a good impression. But from the very beginning, things go wrong, and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Plenty of fun and noise at the creative music performance camp for children
"LOTS of fun, creativity and music-making to be expected!" beams singer-songwriter, musician and conductor Niamh Keane regarding the summer camp she will be hosting in ... 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
Sponsored Content
The Power of Positive Masculinity in Sport and Life (Free event)
Mayor of SDCC, Cllr Pamela Kearns invites you to an evening with inspirational local sporting heroes for an engaging chat exploring resilience, wellbeing, and the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
