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News
Gardai targeting people and groups involved in drug intimidation
Jan 15, 2026
Gardaí are actively targeting groups and individuals involved in drugs and intimidation and are able to identify them through a research project. Drug dealing and drug-related... Read More
Tallaght
Lost Boys Walking Group presented with their award
Members of a walking group based in The Dragon Inn, Tallaght, were presented with their trophy from the Tallaght Person of the Year awards in ... Read More
New dog park to be installed at Dodder Valley is welcomed
A new dog park is set to be installed in Dodder Valley Park in coming months. The off-leash dog run will be provided in a ... Read More
Residents concerned over plans for 120 homes at woodlands
Concerns have been raised about the proposed development at the Rathcoole Woodlands as it nears the construction stage. The proposed development consists of 120 new ... Read More
Clondalkin
Over 150 guests enjoy wonderful celebrations at Community Centre
150 guests enjoyed wonderful festive celebrations at Christmas dinner parties in Clondalkin before Christmas. Parties were held in Rowlagh Community Centre and Liscarne Community prior ... Read More
‘You have a duty of care to your tenant, you are the landlord, you have to provide’
A Clondalkin woman nearing an operation date was left without heating for Christmas and New Year’s in her council-owned home after her boiler broke. 53-year-old ... Read More
No injuries following accidential fire at IPAS Centre
An accidental fire broke out in an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) Centre in Clondalkin on the night of New Year’s Day. The fire broke ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘A victory for common sense and this whole community’
“A victory for common sense and this whole community.” A third planning application to turn a vacant Ballyfermot site into a gaming or amusement arcade ... Read More
Ancient tradition copper craft expo launched in library
TWO Ballyfermot locals are hosting a copper craft exhibition in Ballyfermot library that is set to run until the end of January. Brothers-in-law Wally O’Sullivan ... Read More
Calls to allocate vacant properties, being used as stables, to families on waiting lists
Calls have been made for vacant properties to be allocated to families on waiting lists as quickly as possible after one was found to be ... Read More
Lucan
RAMS raise €58k for various charities and foundations
The Retired Active Men’s Social, or RAMS in Newcastle closed the curtains on a successful 15th year as part of the South Dublin community with ... Read More
Customer assaulted shop owner after a dispute over repairs to mobile phone
A CUSTOMER who assaulted a shop owner after a dispute over repairs to a mobile phone was fined €750 at Blanchardstown District Court. Dylan Ward ... Read More
Appeal objecting to crematorium at Esker Lawn Cemetery is overturned
AN APPEAL objecting to plans for a crematorium within the grounds of Esker Lawn Cemetery has been overturned by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Esker Lawn Cemetery ... Read More
Sport
Inchicore moving well in first season in top division
INCHICORE Athletic are half way through their first season in the top division of the Leinster Senior League. The side are set to play their ... Read More
Sport
St Mary’s boxers march into national deciders
THE Boxing National Elite Championship semi-finals took place last weekend with boxers earning themselves a place in the finals set to take place this Saturday ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U20s face Brunell in final
TEMPLEOGUE’S U20 Women's side find themselves in a National Cup Final after defeating Tralee Magic in the recent semi final held in Cork. Tralee were ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart awarded €25k for walking track
SACRED Heart FC have been awarded €25,000 as part of the Healthy Ireland FAI Club Mark Walking Track Fund. The Walking Track fund is being ... Read More
Sport
Glenanne ladies settle for a share
GLENANNE’S Ladies 4s took to a thawed pitch in icy conditions last weekend as they participated in their first match back after the Christmas break. ... 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
Business
New members appointed to the board at Tallaght Hospital
Two new members have been appointed by the Minister for Health to the board of Tallaght University Hospital. The appointments of Dr Grainne Quinn and ... Read More
Business
Citywest accounts for 2022 show profit of over €17m
Accounts made public by the former owners of the Citywest Hotel show a profit of over €17 million in 2022. Tetrarch Capital, the former owners ... Read More
Business
No fines issued by council in relation to management of waste
The council have issued no fines to commercial properties in Tallaght who have failed to properly store or get rid of their waste since 2021. ... Read More
Business
Sales increase by 6.1% to €1.62 billion at Valeo Foods
SALES rose by 6 per cent to €1.62 billion in the 12 months to March 31, 2025, at Ballymount business Valeo Foods. Accounts filed recently ... Read More
Green light for 97 dwellings despite 100 objections
PLANS for a residential development of 97 dwellings in Lucan has been granted permission by South Dublin County Council despite up to 100 objections from ... Read More
Plans approved for 55 apartments within Scholarstown House protected structure
PLANS for 55 apartments at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, have been granted permission by South Dublin County Council. Emmaville Limited submitted revised plans ... Read More
20 en-suite bedrooms are approved for An Poitin Stil
PLANS for 20 en-suite bedrooms on the roof of An Poitin Stil in Rathcoole received planning permission from South Dublin County Council. Brunsdale Services Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Roasted Tomato & Lentil Soup
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
‘Electrifying excitement’ by St Mark’s CS students
"AS DANNY and Sandy remind us, “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose; it’s what you do with your dancin’ shoes!” — and our ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Now and Then Production encourage people to get involved in arts and culture
JASON Nagle, chairperson of the Now and Then Production Company, celebrated his "surprise" win of the Arts and Culture award at the 2025 Tallaght Person ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Bumblebees in wintertime
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
Sister Act performance big hit with students from St Joseph’s College
"WE welcome the chance each year to hold our musical event and are excited to showcase the talents of our students again," beams Deputy Principal ... 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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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
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!
ADVERTORIAL Join us to see the positive impact of Foróige and youth work in our community. Parents, volunteers, and new members are all welcome! THURSDAY, ... Read More
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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
