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Low Garda numbers blamed on repeated inaction from Ministers
Apr 08, 2025
Successive Justice Ministers have been criticised for failing to address low Garda numbers in Dublin. Sinn Féin spokesperson for Dublin and Community Safety, Mark Ward TD,... Read More
Tallaght
Jobstown boxing club founder fights for funding from council
Jobstown Boxing Club keeps “130 kids off the street every day,” said founder Amanda Spencer, renewing her call to South Dublin County Council for funding. ... Read More
Toolkit to help tackle growing challenge of school avoidance
Understanding school absenteeism is key to fight it according to Tallaght-based Childhood Development Initiative who are launching the first online ‘toolkit’ for young people, parents ... Read More
Improving biodiversity in urban areas
Volunteers from EirGrid, operator and developer of the national electricity grid, recently took part in an initiative to plant native woodland in west Dublin. Volunteers ... Read More
Clondalkin
Corkagh Park cafe will be complete by end of Spring
Construction works of the new café in Corkagh Park “will be fully completed by the end of Spring 2025,” said South Dublin County Council. After ... Read More
Local drug economy fuelled from the deprivation of young people
Young people involved in the drug economy in Clondalkin stems from deprivation, according to the local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force. In February, the council’s ... Read More
Steel fence erected by council deemed an eyesore by locals
RESIDENTS in a tidy cul-de-sac in Clondalkin were surprised to see a fence installed behind a house this week, which has been labelled an “eyesore” ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Irish cardinal to play crucial role in the event of papal demise
POPE Francis continues to recover following recent health concerns, however an Irish Cardinal from Drimnagh is expected to play a crucial role in the Vatican. ... Read More
‘I never know why people buy quad bikes and scramblers for their kids’
DAMAGE caused by scramblers in California Hills has led to calls for more “effective measures” to tackle the problem. At the recent South Central area ... Read More
Watching Caiden undergo treatment has been difficult
St Patrick’s Athletic superfan 10-year-old cancer patient Caiden Molloy, from Ballyfermot got to meet his heroes on Wednesday to mark Daffodil Day in aid of ... Read More
Lucan
Place of worship plans lodged
A PLANNING application has been lodged for a multi-functional space to include a place of worship and community centre at an industrial estate in Lucan. ... Read More
Balgaddy centre to be completed shortly
CONSTRUCTION works on Balgaddy Community Centre are expected to be completed soon. At this week’s Lucan/ Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area committee meeting, Cllr Niamh Fennell (SF) ... Read More
Local Faces: Eileen O’Brien
Regular readers of our sports pages will no doubt be familiar with the exploits of this week’s star of Faces in the Community, Lucan Harriers’ ... Read More
Sport
National Podium for Tallaght Athletes
FOUR Tallaght athletes made the podium at the National Juvenile Indoor T&F Championships in Athlone last weekend after producing very good performances. Mason Mitchell contested ... Read More
Sport
Good wins for Tallaght rugby teams in cup
THERE were big wins for Tallaght rugby club’s men’ and women’s teams in the cup at the weekend. In the O’Connor Cup, Tallaght got the ... Read More
Sport
Katie pays a surprise visit to her old club
IRELAND captain Katie McCabe returned to her old club Kilnamanagh on Monday to take part in a training session with the clubs U9s. McCabe along ... Read More
Sport
TMA top of the table at All-Ireland National Championships
THE Tallaght Martial Arts team took home an amazing medal haul in the Kickboxing Ireland All-Ireland National Championship 2025, winning 39 gold medals, 12 silver ... Read More
Sport
Dublin Lions U14s girls’ basketball team clinch All-Ireland Club c’ship
THE Dublin Lions girls’ team had an incredible weekend in Gormanston, clinching the U14 "A" All-Ireland Club Championship. After a standout season in the Dublin ... Read More
Sport
National Podium for Tallaght Athletes
FOUR Tallaght athletes made the podium at the National Juvenile Indoor T&F Championships in Athlone last weekend after producing very good performances. Mason Mitchell contested ... Read More
Sport
Good wins for Tallaght rugby teams in cup
THERE were big wins for Tallaght rugby club’s men’ and women’s teams in the cup at the weekend. In the O’Connor Cup, Tallaght got the ... Read More
Sport
Katie pays a surprise visit to her old club
IRELAND captain Katie McCabe returned to her old club Kilnamanagh on Monday to take part in a training session with the clubs U9s. McCabe along ... Read More
Sport
TMA top of the table at All-Ireland National Championships
THE Tallaght Martial Arts team took home an amazing medal haul in the Kickboxing Ireland All-Ireland National Championship 2025, winning 39 gold medals, 12 silver ... Read More
Business
Belgard Retail Park set to be put on market in coming weeks
BELGARD Retail Park in Tallaght is among a few prime sites being readied for sale in the coming weeks. The Parks Collective, which comprises Belgard ... Read More
Business
Lidl delighted to appoint Ryan as Chief Customer officer
LIDL has announced the appointment of Ivan Ryan to the role of Chief Customer Officer for Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland. Lidl Ireland’s head ... Read More
Business
‘Every young person deserves the opportunity to build a bright future’
YOUNG people from marginalised areas of South Dublin County may be able to avail of a new funding scheme, launched to tackle disparities in opportunity ... Read More
Business
Microsoft celebrates milestone of planting 25,000 trees locally
MORE than 4,000 trees were planted on the grounds of St Aidan’s Community School, Tallaght, this year, as part of a biodiversity campaign by Microsoft ... Read More
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WorkIQ hosts vibrant launch event for Eva Kelly’s Art Scarf
ADVERTORIAL LAST WEEK, WorkIQ was abuzz with excitement as they hosted a special gathering to unveil the latest creation from renowned Dublin based illustrator, Eva ... Read More
Business
Belgard Retail Park set to be put on market in coming weeks
BELGARD Retail Park in Tallaght is among a few prime sites being readied for sale in the coming weeks. The Parks Collective, which comprises Belgard ... Read More
Business
Lidl delighted to appoint Ryan as Chief Customer officer
LIDL has announced the appointment of Ivan Ryan to the role of Chief Customer Officer for Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland. Lidl Ireland’s head ... Read More
Business
‘Every young person deserves the opportunity to build a bright future’
YOUNG people from marginalised areas of South Dublin County may be able to avail of a new funding scheme, launched to tackle disparities in opportunity ... Read More
Business
Microsoft celebrates milestone of planting 25,000 trees locally
MORE than 4,000 trees were planted on the grounds of St Aidan’s Community School, Tallaght, this year, as part of a biodiversity campaign by Microsoft ... Read More
Plans are lodged for mixed-use development in Citywest Village
DEVLOPER Marshall Yards Development Company Limited have lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for sites at The Court and at the corner of ... Read More
Plans for EV charging station at Plaza Park West
PLANS for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Plaza Park West, have been lodged with Dublin City Council. The application was submitted by InstaVolt ... Read More
Developers of Airton House request extension of duration
THE DEVELOPERS at Airton House in Tallaght is requesting an extension of duration of permission for the change of use and conversion of an existing ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Girls Trip: Zoe Miller releases her fourteenth novel
"THE original spark for The Girls’ Trip came about from a recurring nightmare I have." This is what Knocklyon author Zoe Miller has to say ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Most Entertaining Performance: Award secured by Clondalkin Youth Band
"WE never expected to win anything in the Dublin parade, as the calibre of bands performing was outstanding," said Neal Christopher, Band Director of Clondalkin ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Flourless Chocolate Torte
Indulge in the rich, decadent world of a Flourless Chocolate Torte, a dessert that promises to delight your taste buds with its intense chocolate flavour ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The ghost-like Toothwort
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
One Dublin One Book: Dublin written in our hearts
THE One Dublin One Book choice this year is bringing it home to Tallaght. 'Dublin, Written in our Hearts', an anthology from Stinging Fly Press ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Girls Trip: Zoe Miller releases her fourteenth novel
"THE original spark for The Girls’ Trip came about from a recurring nightmare I have." This is what Knocklyon author Zoe Miller has to say ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Most Entertaining Performance: Award secured by Clondalkin Youth Band
"WE never expected to win anything in the Dublin parade, as the calibre of bands performing was outstanding," said Neal Christopher, Band Director of Clondalkin ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Flourless Chocolate Torte
Indulge in the rich, decadent world of a Flourless Chocolate Torte, a dessert that promises to delight your taste buds with its intense chocolate flavour ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The ghost-like Toothwort
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
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Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
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Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More