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News
€80 million allocated to active travel works
Jan 27, 2026
“It’s been an ambitious programme.” €80 million has been committed to active travel works set to take place across South Dublin over the next three years,... Read More
Tallaght
‘Aggressive and distressing’ parking system for residents
Kiltipper residents have been given barely three weeks’ notice for new “aggressive and distressing” parking fees and permits for their estate. Residents in the Marlfield ... Read More
€12m for roads near Hellfire Club
More than €12 million has been committed to road improvements near the Hellfire Club in the Dublin Mountains to be carried out alongside the €20 ... Read More
‘Everything kicks off now’ for Archie in America
Tallaght youngster Archie Ennis is “settling in” across the pond after moving to America with his family to continue his treatment. Eight-year-old Archie was diagnosed ... Read More
Clondalkin
Anti-social activity delaying ongoing upgrade park works
“I know many of the decent local people are outraged by the behaviour of a small minority.” Anti-social behaviour at St Cuthbert’s Park has once ... Read More
Mother-of-two (46) caught bringing drugs into Wheatfield Prison is fined €500
A MOTHER of two caught bringing drugs into prison for her partner was fined at Blanchardstown District Court. Christina Gaffney (46), Lismore Road, Dublin 12, ... Read More
Draft planning framework raises concerns with residents
Residents of Clondalkin raised concerns about the draft Clondalkin Local Planning Framework’s permeability suggestions, a month after councillors did the same in a special meeting. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Council view astro pitch as ‘potentially hazardous’
The astro pitch in Cherry Orchard that was tarmacked over prior to Christmas was viewed by the council as “potentially hazardous.” A tarmac surface was ... Read More
Club ‘extremely disappointed’ after soccer pitch vandalised by tyre tracks
A public soccer pitch in Ballyfermot was vandalised at the weekend after people drove over it on Thursday night, leaving tyre tracks. The Lawns in ... Read More
‘I will see you again’ man (46) told by judge who faces public order charges
A PROBATION report was ordered for a man who faced a number of public order and criminal damage charges. Justin Beatty (46), Bow Bridge Court, ... Read More
Lucan
Proposals for mosque in industrial estate rejected
A planning application to convert a former shop into a mosque in Lucan has been rejected following appeals. The application for the mosque at Hills ... Read More
Feasibility study for new district heating scheme for Grange Castle
A feasibility study for Grange Castle Business Park is included as part of a €9m investment into expanding the Tallaght District Heating Scheme. A quarter ... Read More
Local Faces: Paul Butler
LUCAN man Paul Butler is a local historian with a difference, writes Ken Doyle. He's extremely passionate about Lucan, where he was born and bred, ... Read More
Sport
Brave Templeogue U18s can be proud of performance
TEMPLEOGUE Basketball U20’s women's team were narrowly defeated in the Ken Clarke U20 National Women's Cup final by Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell last weekend by ... Read More
Sport
Lions U18s roar in final
DUBLIN Lions were victorious in the final of the Billy Coffey U18 Men’s National Cup at the National Basketball Arena last Saturday as they defeated ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh’s Saturday side progress to next round of Noel Ryan Cup
KILNAMANAGH’S Saturday side progressed to the next round of the Noel Ryan Cup after defeating Mount Merrion last week. The game saw Kilnamanagh go down ... Read More
Sport
Schools take part in Afcon blitz
ACTIVE South Dublin organised a football blitz last week for local schools in the area which was done in recognition of the current African Cup ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown are among contenders in league
JOBSTOWN Celtic find themselves in a title race halfway through the season in the Leinster Senior 1B Sunday division. The side are back to winning ... Read More
Business
New HR Director named at builders merchant company
BUILDER’S merchant company Chadwicks Group announced the appointment of Eimear O’Reilly as their new HR Director. Headquartered at Naas Road in Dublin 22, Chadwick’s has ... Read More
Business
Over regulation is limiting the economy and businesses
OVER regulation, often a refrain by local businesses, is limiting the economy. Research by Dublin Chamber revealed that regulation, labour and property costs are among ... Read More
Business
Musgrave group announce new chief executive officer
SUPERMARKET group Musgrave has appointed Niall Anderton as its incoming chief executive officer. Anderton is set to take over from Noel Keeley, who is due ... Read More
Business
Over €248,000 allocated to support visitor centre
Over €248,000 has been allocated to support and promote the Brú Chrónáin Round Tower Visitor Centre, one of the council’s “key initiatives” to increase tourism ... Read More
Business
Coca Cola grant supports youth development course
A GRANT from Coca-Cola is going towards a youth development programme run by South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP). SDCP, a local development company who develop ... Read More
Appeal lodged by resident for retention wall built without planning permission
A Kilnamanagh resident has lodged a planning appeal after she was refused retention for a boundary wall built without planning permission. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
New mezzanine structure plans for old Agnelli Motors site
PLANS for a new mezzanine structure at the former Agnelli Motors site on Greenhills Road, have been submitted to South Dublin County Council. Green Cars ... Read More
171 residential units planned for Cypress Grove House
PLANS for a Large-Scale Residential Development in Templeogue have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Templegrove Developments Limited submitted an application for an LSRD ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Productive year for Acko releasing single each month of the year
"I HAD a very good reason for deciding late last year to release a single every month in 2025," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. It ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dance studio rolls outs red carpet for annual awards night
"WTA Dance Studio rolled out the red carpet on Tuesday last month for its annual awards night, The Woscars, held at the fabulous Green Isle ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Uplifting public research day dedicated to brain health and dementia
“BRAIN health begins at home and in our own communities," begins Professor Sean Kennelly, consultant physician in geriatric and stroke medicine at Tallaght University Hospital ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Orange Polenta Cake with Honey, Cardamom and Pistachio
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
Nature on our doorsteps: A winter oasis
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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ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
