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Additional info sought on village site plans
Apr 17, 2025
ADDITIONAL information has been requested for plans for the construction of 11 apartments at Greenhills Court in Tallaght. Applicant O’Mahony Holdings plans to construct 11 residential... Read More
Tallaght
Annual Tattoo Day helps keep support service open
A Tattoo Day in aid of the suicide prevention cause is set to be a “great” event with chats and community spirit according to organiser ... Read More
Super player Leo’s dedication and passion was second to none
Lifelong member of Glenville Pitch and Putt Club on Kiltipper Road, Leo O’Reilly will be remembered as a “super player” whose dedication for the game ... Read More
Musician struck by car is left with catastrophic injuries
A bench warrant has been issued for a driver who left a musician with lifelong catastrophic injuries after hitting him as he crossed the road ... Read More
Clondalkin
Woman who stole almost €23k from employer receives suspended sentence
A woman who stole almost €23,000 from her employer has been given a suspended sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. Natalie Brennan (33) was hired as a ... Read More
Celebration mass honours much-loved Sr Carmel
A CELEBRATION Mass took place in Neilstown on Sunday to honour ‘Sister Reebok’ as Sr Carmel Earls is affectionately known. Sr Carmel (89) is a ... Read More
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Big support for first ever walk for autism with over 200 attending
THE first ever walk for autism in Ballyfermot was a resounding success with up to 200 people attending and enjoying a fantastic sun kissed morning ... Read More
Striking images on display at annual camera club exhibition
THERE was a good turnout and plenty of striking images on display for the opening of the annual SatSun Ballyfermot Camera Club photographic exhibition. The ... Read More
Local Faces: Gabriel Mooney
Drimnagh's own Gabriel Mooney would put one in mind of Austin Powers. I don't mean the teeth or the clothing or indeed the dancing, writes ... Read More
Lucan
Efforts ongoing by authorities to identify people involved with anti-social behaviour
EFFORTS continue by authorities to identify individuals involved in anti-social behaviour in Lucan. At the recent area committee meeting, Cllr Helen Farrell (Ind) asked the ... Read More
Man jailed for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol ‘to compete with other big shops’
A shop owner has been jailed for a year for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol in his store to compete with other stores, Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Council estimate Lucan House could generate €1.5m as visitor destination
SOUTH Dublin County Council estimate approximately €1.5m could be generated per annum based on the establishment of a new visitor destination at Lucan House. The ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pea’s all square in derby
Too often, Dublin Derby’s disappoint, reports Christine Allen. Not this one. This fixture demanded stand-out individual performances and delivered in what was an entertaining 1-1 ... Read More
Sport
Black Forge are edged out of cup
A GOAL just three minutes from time by Cian Melwani saw St Mary’s, Sandyford, advance to the semi final of the UCFL Richard Knight Cup ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s go head-to-head
IT IS probably too early in the season for this fixture to warrant being labelled as a title decider, however there is certainly a feeling ... Read More
Sport
Brilliant Zoe medals at WKF prestigious event
Zoe McDermott is Ireland’s first female WKF medallist. Following the Karate Youth League in Guadalajara last week, Zoe from Kilnamanagh has made history by being ... Read More
Sport
BMA Clondalkin shine at the Munster Open in Cork
BMA Clondalkin delivered an outstanding performance at the Munster Open kickboxing tournament held at the weekend in Cork, hosted by Bushido Martial Arts Cork. Facing ... Read More
Business
Eight students recognised for their academic achievements
UP TO eight students from schools located near the main Baileys production facility on Nangor Road, received scholarship awards in recognition of their academic achievements. ... Read More
Business
Beauty product supplier win small firms award
LUCAN beauty product supplier The Smooth Company won the retail category at the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025. Smooth Company was ... Read More
Business
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response according to Chambers Ireland. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland and Secretary General of ... Read More
Business
Drone delivery company Manna raises €27.9 million in funding
DRONE delivery company Manna has raised a further €27.9m in funding, bringing the toral raised to €55.8m. The round was led by Tapestry VC and ... Read More
Business
96% of Irish organisations are operating hybrid working models
FIVE years on from the first covid lockdown in March 2020, organisations are increasingly focused on implementing more robust, permanent technologies to support hybrid work ... Read More
Guide price of €5.25m for former Sisk headquarters
THE former headquarters of construction company John Sisk & Sons, known as Wilton Works on the Naas Road Fox and Geese has gone on the ... Read More
School board extension plan and alterations to memorial building
THE Board of Management Loreto High School in Rathfarnham have lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for the demolition of the single storey ... Read More
Two outdoor padel tennis court plans for Cookstown and social wine service
Planning permission has been lodged with South Dublin County Council for two outdoor padel tennis court facilities at Cookstown Industrial Estate. The proposal, planned for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Easter Mass Times and Church Services
Here’s a list of Easter week church services and mass times for Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and surrounding communities. Read More
Arts & Culture
Delight for Muireann: Teenager is tops in Senior Solo Drama Category
"SHE’S always had an interest in dancing and theatre!" beams proud Kingswood father Joe Edgeworth. This is regarding his daughter Muireann Cooper Edgeworth who won ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Barefoot in the Park: Presented by Tallaght Theatre Group
TALLAGHT Theatre Group use the theatre primarily for their own productions, of which they usually perform 2-3 per year. Production has "gone very smoothly" so ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sheer’ class: Ed sheeran experience comes to The Civic
“I think what you do is awesome.” This is what Ed Sheeran told tribute artist Jack Shepherd, who is coming to the Civic this month. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Two minutes can feel like a lifetime: Show by Brenda McCann makes a return to The Civic Theatre
BILLY and Trisha each have one thing on their minds: Billy’s just mad for football, and Trisha just wants two blue lines. How much pressure ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
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WorkIQ hosts vibrant launch event for Eva Kelly’s Art Scarf
ADVERTORIAL LAST WEEK, WorkIQ was abuzz with excitement as they hosted a special gathering to unveil the latest creation from renowned Dublin based illustrator, Eva ... Read More
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Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
