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Extra ‘offsite’ beds will be provided for Tallaght University Hospital
Oct 28, 2025
A number of additional “offsite” beds will be provided for Tallaght University Hospital under the HSE’s Winter Plan for 2025/2026. Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill... Read More
Tallaght
‘Myself, the GP and the system let the family down’ – consultant
A hospital consultant has apologised to the relatives of a Dublin woman who died from a toxic side-effect of a drug prescribed to treat her ... Read More
My superfit dad died three weeks before his 48th birthday I want everyone to learn CPR
A guidance counsellor who lost her father to sudden cardiac arrest is urging the public to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Linda Hall was just 26 ... Read More
Local Faces: Cathal McGrath
Knockmore Junior School's edifice looks like the outside of practically any other school of it's type, brightly painted and with evidence of children's artwork popping ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
Residents are concerned over closure of Booth Road N7 exit
Residents in a Clondalkin neighbourhood voiced their concerns with the proposed closing of the junction at the N7 and Boot Road exit. The location has ... Read More
Youth Band raise €20,000 at lip sync fundraiser
Clondalkin Youth Band raised around €20,000 thanks to their lip-sync fundraiser at the Green Isle Hotel on Saturday night. 13 acts performed hits such as ... 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Gambling arcade plans withdrawn after negative reception from the community
Planning permission for a proposed gambling arcade in Ballyfermot has been withdrawn after a negative reception from councillors and the community.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 conjesstion
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
Cumann na mBunscol Finals: All smiles for schools in Croker
THE second day of the Cumann na mBunscol championships took place on Tuesday and had plenty of local school teams involved. The opening fixture of ... Read More
Sport
St Anne’s inters fall at final hurdle in Parnell
ST ANNE’S were defeated in the Intermediate Dublin Football final by Round Towers Lusk on Sunday afternoon at Parnell park. While the heavy nature of the ... Read More
Sport
Gerry inspired so many GAA students
THE late Gerry Anderson was honoured with a tribute before the opening league match of TUD’s campaign when they played Maynooth University last Wednesday evening. ... Read More
Sport
Locals in running for Player of Year awards
THE nominees for the 2025 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Awards have been confirmed ahead of a ceremony on November 14. While SSE Aitricity Women’s ... 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
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
Arts & Culture
Magical Civic Spooktacular ‘Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf’
GET ready for an action-packed adventure the whole family will love. 'Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf' brings a fresh and fun spin to ... 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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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
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The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: September Success – CV writing in 2025 keep it simple and stand out
Have you wondered how to make your CV stand out in 2025? With September here and the final quarter of the year underway, it’s the ... Read More
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