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News
Iveagh Trust to let 128 apartments on former De La Salle school site
Jan 24, 2025
THE first phase of social housing accommodation at ‘Stonemount’ the former De La Salle National School site in Ballyfermot is set to open in spring of... Read More
Tallaght
Anna’s Big Irish Food Tour meeting amazing people
Celebrity chef Anna Haugh is embarking on a culinary journey from Ballycastle in County Antrim to Cork city for the new BBC series Anna Haugh’s ... Read More
Carpenter (25) who bit a garda and assaulted another is jailed
A carpenter who bit a garda, assaulted another garda and two other men while intoxicated, has been jailed for 18 months, reports Natasha Reid and ... Read More
Outgoing Maeve ‘always had a smile from ear to ear’
TRIBUTES were paid to Maeve Coogan who tragically died in a fire at her house in Ballycullen on December 30. She will be missed by ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Breeda Bonner
This week's subject is born, bred and buttered Clondalkin, by Ken Doyle. Erstwhile Clondalkin based teacher, school principal, Councillor and an awful lot more besides, ... Read More
‘Fight to erase cancer’
ABOUT 30 people braved the new year’s cold and walked around Corkagh Park cycling track to renew their commitment to the “fight to erase cancer”. ... Read More
Rugby president ‘was one of the kindest men I’ve known’
TRIBUTES have poured in this week for James Sexton, past president of Clondalkin Rugby FC, who passed away on January 8. Mr Sexton was fondly ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Appeal lodged over council’s decision to grant apartments at Silver Granite site
A THIRD party appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala over South Dublin County Council’s decision to grant permission for the demolition of the ... Read More
Council urged to take action after partial collapse of house into River Camac
An emergency motion demands Dublin City Council take immediate action following the partial collapse of a house into the River Camac in Inchicore “with the ... Read More
Mother is trying her hardest to help kids have life they deserve
“I’m trying my hardest to help them have the life they deserve,” said a single mother of three autistic children, who is calling for support ... Read More
Lucan
Residents encouraged to support memorial plans for over 60 men
A CAMPAIGN to create a memorial for over 60 men with a connection to Lucan who lost their lives through conflict, military, or police service ... Read More
Lucan schools shine at young scientist expo
Young Scientist 2025 was one to remember for West Dublin as projects from Lucan and Adamstown brought home three awards. The BT Young Scientist and ... Read More
Water pipe project from Shannon to Peamount could cost €10 billion
A PROJECT to pipe water from Shannon to Peamount in Dublin could cost more than €10 billion. Initial estimates for the project were between €800m ... Read More
Sport
Daire Flock to compete in the Renault Clio Cup Series Europe
DAIRE Flock will be competing in the 2025 European Renault Clio Cup Series. Last year Daire entered the revised Clio Cup GB series and made ... Read More
Sport
Cup delight for Éanna’s U18’s in final
Éanna lifted the U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup, following a 92-72 win over Titans at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday. Adam Charles picked ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin December Sports Team: Lucan Sarsfields U21 hurlers
LUCAN Sarsfields U21 hurlers had plenty to shout about last month when they claimed the championship crown. The 12th Lock side went all the way ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin December Sports Star: Ellen Walshe
ELLEN Walshe had an incredible run of results at the World Aquatics Championships (SC) in Budapest with eight Irish records. The Templeogue Swim Club member ... Read More
Sport
History made as Abbey secures National U18 title
HISTORY was made for Sacred Heart Boxing Club at the National U18 competition over the weekend at the National Boxing Stadium. The Killinarden Club had ... Read More
Business
SME’s encouraged to sign up for free Amazon training programme in Baldonnell
SMALL and medium businesses are invited to attend a free training day in Baldonnell for the Amazon Innovation Accelerator programme. It will be hosted at ... Read More
Business
Rosie & Jim plan new multi million expansion project
ROSIE & Jim has broken ground on a major, multi-million Euro expansion project at its factory in Dublin 12, to create an innovative new facility ... Read More
Business
Permanent listing in Lidl stores is ‘life changing for our business’
TALLAGHT start up Naked Bakes has secured a permanent listing with Lidl following a successful stint on the retailer’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme in 2024. ... Read More
Business
Kingswood hotelier looking to use 48 rooms for IPAS scheme
HOTELIER Brian McGettigan is seeking to transform part of his Citywest hotel into accommodation for international protection applicants. According to the Business Post, the hotelier ... Read More
Business
Average earnings of all females in South Dublin County Council is 9.77% higher than males
SOUTH Dublin County Council has recently published their latest annual Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid ... Read More
Plans lodged for 97 dwellings close to N7 by-pass in Lucan
PLANNING has been lodged for a residential development of 97 dwellings made up of houses, apartments and duplexes in Lucan. Located north of the N4 ... Read More
Additional information required for the demolition of the Speaker Conolly
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to the demolition of the Speaker Conolly Public House and the development of 55 residential units and commercial ... Read More
90 two-bed cost rentals re-open for applicants at Airton Plaza
Clúid Housing is re-opening applications for 90 of the two-bed Cost Rental apartments at its new development at Airton Plaza, Tallaght. Applications for new Cost ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Banana bread loaf cake
This loaf cake, while called bread, is really a cake and is perfect served for brunch or as a post-supper treat for dessert with a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our Doorsteps: Saving the Ash trees
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
Finding out more about yourself at Wellbeing Reset
WHEN making new year resolutions, it’s important to “choose from a place of ‘what’s important for you’,” said Tallaght-based mental health advocate James Lumumba. Mr ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DWTS: Jiving and quicksteps bring glitz and glamour
The second couple to take to the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ floor this week was celebrity chef Kevin Dundon from Clondalkin and his partner Rebecca ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Song dedicated to Shane: Singer Brian joins up with Spanish rock band
"The title of the song is named after the man himself, 'Shane MacGowan,' and was the brainchild of the front man, Victuco, of the Galician ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
