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CHI Tallaght found in breach of data rules over Children’s records
Oct 01, 2026
Children’s Health Ireland at Tallaght has been found to be in breach of data protection rules over the storage of children’s personal records by the Data... Read More
Tallaght
Representing my country means everything to me
The Echo spoke to residents in the Firhouse community on their thoughts about Gavin Bazunu’s decision to step away from the national team squad rather ... Read More
Parents are ‘devastated’ over the closure of crèche
Parents are “stressed out” and “devastated” after they were informed that Oakview crèche at TU Dublin Tallaght campus will close its doors in January. 43 ... Read More
Fettercairn Community and Youth Centre celebrated 40 years with fun day
200 people enjoyed the festivities as Fettercairn Community and Youth Centre celebrated 40 years in the local area with a fun day on Saturday. Food, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Bawnogue District Centre transformed into community welcome space
THE new Bawnogue District Centre was opened in recent days following extensive efforts as part of an Enhancement Project, on which works began in early ... Read More
€2.1m in funding allocated to Neilstown District Centre
AS PART of the District Centre Enhancement Project, €2.1m has been assigned to Neilstown for the creation of a “connected” and “equitable District Centre”. The ... Read More
Council is looking to explore safe options at roundabout
SDCC is continuing to explore feasible options to provide a safe crossing solution at the Monastery Road roundabout, located within the M50 Junction 9 area. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Positive step as derelict property is now vested with local authority
SOUTH Dublin County Council has successfully vested ownership of the long-derelict property at 11 Turret Road, Palmerstown, yet “more ambitious action is needed” to “tackle ... Read More
Magical mystery tour
FOR the 31st year running, punters from Decies County Bar stepped aboard the bus for a “magical” mystery tour, which brought them to the Clanard ... Read More
Crack the code programme supports children with dyslexia
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Daryl Barron, paid a visit to Crack the Code, a parent-led literacy programme to support children with dyslexia and ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan agency secures three year Culture Night contract
LUCAN-based Legacy Communications has been appointed by the Arts Council to deliver marketing campaigns for Culture Night for three years, inclusive of this year. The ... Read More
River restoration project to improve fish passage
A NEW river restoration project, the Liffey Salmon Migration Barrier Project, is being developed to improve fish passage along the River Liffey and support the ... Read More
12,000sqm warehouse proposed for Mountpark
A PLANNING permission application has been submitted by MLEU for the construction of a warehousing unit on a site within Mountpark Grange Castle West, on ... Read More
Latest
Michael Noonan has officially joined Nottingham Forest
Michael Noonan has officially been announced by Nottingham Forest after it was heavily speculated that the 18 year old would be joining the Premier League ... Read More
Sport
Éanna set for Super League return
ÉANNA Basketball Club find themselves back in Superleague action this weekend as they take on UCC Demons in the Mardyke this Sunday in Cork. The ... Read More
Sport
New look Templeogue ready for Division One
THE Templeogue women’s team find themselves back in action against the Kilkenny All Stars this weekend as the Women’s Division 1 kicks off. They travel ... Read More
Sport
World Arnis c’ships come to Tallaght
THIS weekend will see the World Sport Arnis Championships land in Tallaght as the event will be hosted in Firhouse Community and Leisure Centre from ... Read More
Sport
Davis seniors looking to book a place in final
THOMAS Davis gear up for their Senior 1 Championship Semi final this coming weekend as they take on Castleknock at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon ... Read More
Business
Rathcoole and Baldonnell firms selected for Enterprise Ireland start-up programme
BUSINESSES from Baldonnell and Rathcoole have been selected by Enterprise Ireland to participate in the latest Prep4Seed Programme. Business and management consultants Alfaeye of Baldonnell ... Read More
Business
Navi in Fonthill secures major French investment
FONTHILL-based pharmacy services firm Navi Group is set to become majority-owned by a French group in a deal that will see their value skyrocket past ... Read More
Business
Baker Olivia rises to national glory with gold winning loaf
OLD BAWN native Olivia Nash took home gold at the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at the National Ploughing Championships on Thursday. 29-year-old Olivia won ... Read More
Business
Henkel trio celebrate decades in Tallaght
THIS year, Henkel celebrated 150 years in business and Loctite reached 60, and three workers in the Tallaght facility have spent more than 30 years ... Read More
Business
Uniphar reports €1.59bn in revenue as profits rise
CITYWEST-based Uniphar has posted higher revenues and profits in the first half of the year, with revenues over €1.5 billion noted. The healthcare services provider ... Read More
EP Mooney Centre on Long Mile Road on market at €12.9 million
THE long-established EP Mooney Centre on the Long Mile Road has been placed on the market through agent Bannon, with a price tag of €12.9 ... Read More
Warehouse extension proposal refused over safety concerns
PERMISSION has been refused for an application to see the extension of an existing warehouse development by 398sqm in a currently disused yard area at ... Read More
Asia Market secures approval for electrical upgrade in Ballymount
ASIA Market, located in the Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road Lower, has been granted planning permission by SDCC for a full electrical upgrade, reports Grace ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Addams Family auditions announced
Kilnamanagh-based Now And Then Production Company celebrated a "hugely successful" Open Night last week according to Catherine Griffin. This saw them welcoming members, returning faces and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Auditions open for Drimnagh’s Oz panto
"IT’S THE 'Wicked' story and the 'Wizard of Oz' story together for panto," explains Nicole McDonald, producer of the upcoming Drimnagh Panto. 'Drimnagh Goes to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rapper J.D.C.C. launches record label alongside debut album
"I’LL not say too much more about it other than this: in the words of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, the best is yet to come!" ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Time travelling Irish language show set for Civic Theatre stage
'STAIR' is the "hilarious", new interactive show from High Rock Productions. A dusty box of ancient artefacts transports theatregoers back in time to meet a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A bumper Hawthorn harvest
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: 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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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
