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More groups will benefit from €1 million Local Priorities Fund
Jun 24, 2026
Alterations have been made to the €1 million Local Priorities Fund so more local organisations in Tallaght, Clondalkin and other areas can benefit. The Local Priorities... Read More
Tallaght
Jacob’s celebrate 175th birthday
Ballymount-based Jacob’s Biscuits is celebrating their 175th birthday this year and looking back on their growth from a small bakery into a household name across ... Read More
Safety issues raised for pedestrians and cyclists at junctions on Old Bawn Active Travel Scheme
Safety issues have been raised in relation to the Old Bawn Road Active Travel Scheme following surveys carried out by the SDCC. They relate to ... Read More
Crosscare working with people struggling to access supports
Crosscare are set to have a new community café in Jobstown before the end of the year and people may be wondering what they do. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Beacon of Light showcase valuable service
The Beacon of Light Counselling Centre in Clondalkin welcomed Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD to an enlightening showcase in the centre. The Minister’s ... Read More
Community Centre highlight struggles following breakdown of heating system
Staff at Knockmitten Community Centre have detailed the struggles they have faced over the past year following the breakdown and subsequent failure to repair its ... Read More
Green Isle Hotel sold to Killarney developer
The new owners of the Green Isle Hotel in Clondalkin are PDSD, a company connected to Killarney developer Peter Dunlea, The Echo understands. The Green ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Four Ballyfermot schools get new outdoor facilities in major community upgrade
Four schools in Ballyfermot received new outdoor facilities through the Difference Days initiative on Thursday, including new pitches and an outdoor classroom. St Raphael’s National ... Read More
Fr Piaras celebrates 50 years
It was a day of celebration for Fr Piaras MacLochlainn alongside his fellow clergy members and dedicated parishioners on June 14th when he marked 50 ... Read More
Students highlight the need for safer streets to and from school
STUDENTS at Gaelscoil Inse Chór held a street party, closing the road to traffic highlighting the need for safer streets, allowing students to get to ... Read More
Lucan
Anti-litter campaign raises environmental awareness and community pride
An anti-litter campaign led by students at Divine Mercy SNS has helped raise environmental awareness and promote community pride across Balgaddy, reports Taylor O’Shea. Partnering ... Read More
Girls National School celebrates 130 years serving the community
Scoil Mhuire Girls National School in Lucan enjoyed a huge milestone on Thursday as they celebrated their 130th anniversary with a fun-filled day. Scoil Mhuire ... Read More
Local Faces: Muthu Periyanan
SUMMER has arrived in Ireland and we're experiencing sporadic spells of fine weather here in the area, writes Ken Doyle. This rare occurrence is good ... Read More
Sport
Crunch game for Pat’s against Bohs
ST PATRICK’S Athletic prepare for a trip to Dalymount this Friday night as they participate in a huge league clash against Bohemians. Coming off a ... Read More
Sport
Galway up next for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw on Monday night against Derry City in Tallaght Stadium, they will be back in action at the ... Read More
Sport
Pico shining on world stage
PICO Lopes’ Cape Verde are undefeated at the World Cup following a 2-2 draw with Uruguay on Sunday night. The game was a dream start ... Read More
Sport
Dublin draw Galway in next round after Donegal win
Dublin have been drawn against Galway for the All-Ireland quarter finals this morning following a win over Donegal in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. The ... Read More
Sport
Rovers to bank money in Europe
Now in the Champions Path following their title winning campaign last season, Shamrock Rovers could make over €1 million before a ball is kicked from ... Read More
Business
CDI’s dedication sees them shortlisted for two awards
A charity in Fettercairn has been shortlisted for two honours at the eir Business and Chambers Ireland Awards 2026. CDI, or Childhood Development Initiative, has ... Read More
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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
Business
Guide price of €3.6m for industrial unit in Citywest
AN INDUSTRIAL unit in Kingswood Drive, Citywest has come on the market with a price of €3.6 million. This light industrial and warehouse and office ... Read More
Business
Plans are lodged for extension to Luas depot at the Red Cow
Permission has been sought for a new 1,367sqm Luas depot extension at the Red Cow with two new Luas maintenance lanes and a new control ... Read More
Business
Community groups benefit from FoodCloud partnership
According to the latest figures released, community and charity groups have benefited considerably as a result of the partnership between AIB and FoodCloud, with surplus ... Read More
Developer loses appeal for housing at Rathcoole site
A developer has lost their appeal with An Comisiún Pleanála to construct a 176-unit large residential development on a 5.8 hectares site in Rathcoole. Romeville ... Read More
Unit in shopping centre comes on market
A UNIT in Palmerstown Shopping Centre has come on the market with a guide price of €195,000. Unit One comprises of a ground floor open ... Read More
Veterinary practice plans for unit in Citywest
DEVELOPER Cairn Homes has lodged a planning application for the change of use of a permitted café retail unit into a veterinary practice. The ground ... Read More
Arts & Culture
“If I can do it, anyone can” Saggart author overcomes sight challenges to top Amazon Charts
"IF I can get published, even with bad sight that makes reading challenging, I know anybody can," says Saggart author Tom McAndrew ahead of his ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tom seals second book deal with US publisher
"IT’S been going brilliantly so far. Better than I could ever have imagined," beams Saggart author Tom McAndrew. Tom recently secured a three-book deal with ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Firhouse Singers celebrate 50 years of music and community spirit
The Firhouse Singers celebrated 50 years of music and friendship with an evening of song and community spirit at the Civic Theatre, reports Taylor O’Shea. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Shane uses studio to develop ideas and record high quality demos
"SINCE our last chat, I’ve been spending a good bit of time in the studio, recording new music," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Shane O'Fearghail. Following on ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Áras Chrónáin to host annual Seó Beo Festival
"In 2022 I was asked to perform at an anniversary concert for Harry Chapin at City Winery, Boston," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Colm Gavin. Áras Chrónáin ... 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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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
Business
The Back Office Check: South Dublin businesses should add to their growth plans
ADVERTORIAL As firms grow, everyday admin can become harder to manage unless records, confidential paper and old devices are reviewed at the right moments. Growth ... Read More
