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Concerned parents call for security personnel at school
Nov 19, 2024
Concerned parents called for security personnel to be deployed at St Mary’s School, Saggart, as they believe criminal activity is on the rise in the village.... Read More
Tallaght
Actress Callie (11) ‘is one to watch for the future’
A young Tallaght actress featuring in the new Bad Sisters’ season will be “one to watch for the future,” according to her agent. Callie Weir ... Read More
‘You’ll be in for a wonderful night’ at Person of the Year
“You’ll be in for a wonderful night,” said comedian Al Porter as he braces to be MC at the Tallaght Person of the Year 2024. ... Read More
Crime boss’s Saggart mansion on the market
A CRIME boss’s mansion in Saggart has been put up for sale for an opening price of €550,000. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) seized the ... Read More
Clondalkin
From Vikings to the modern port of Dublin
“Dublin only exists due to its port,” said Cormac Lowth from the Maritime Institute of Ireland. On Monday, November 25, Mr Lowth will illustrate the ... Read More
Safe school zones rolled out to reduce traffic congestion
SAFE school zones were recently completed at locations across the county including St Dominic’s NS on Mountain Park, Scoil Maelruain SNS on Old Bawn Avenue, ... Read More
Criminal investigation ongoing into death of plumber at work
AN INQUEST had heard that a criminal investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of how a plumber was killed while working at a house in ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Artists get to show off their works
The Ballyfermot library is proudly hosting an art exhibition of local artists, reports Ken Doyle. Works created by class participants from both The Bungalow, Cherry ... Read More
Human remains on De La Salle site the subject of library talk
A PUBLIC talk on excavations at De La Salle, Ballyfermot, takes place on Thursday, November 27, at 6pm, in the Shay Geraghty room of Ballyfermot ... Read More
Two years for man on criminal damage and possession of ammunition charges
A man with a previous conviction for attempted murder has been given a two-year sentence for possession of ammunition and criminal damage, reports Niamh O’Donoghue. ... Read More
Lucan
McDonald’s seeks go-ahead for development at Doddsborough
McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland has lodged a planning application for permission for development at McDonald’s restaurant on Lucan Road in Doddsborough. The development will consist ... Read More
Continuous challenges prevent completion of Lucan swim pool
WORKS at the Lucan Swimming Pool aren’t likely to be completed in November as previously announced by contractors. At the South Dublin County Council meeting, ... Read More
Unfortunate accident changed families lives
AN UNFORTUNATE accident at home has changed the lives of a mother and her family forever. Christine Boylan (54) fell down the stairs at home ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Martial Arts athletes shine at WAKO European Championships
SEVERAL talented athletes from Tallaght Martial Arts (TMA) have returned from the WAKO Senior & Masters European Kickboxing Championships in Athens, where they represented Ireland ... Read More
Sport
Brian delighted with Swim Performance Coach Award
BRIAN Sweeney of Templeogue Swim club was announced as Performance Coach of the Year at the 2024 Swim Ireland Awards for the second year in ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Jude’s minor footballers securing championship
ST JUDE’S were crowned 2024 Dublin Minor A Football champions after a 4-05 to 0-08 win over St Patricks Donabate in O’Toole Park on Sunday ... Read More
Sport
‘This is a massive window of games ahead’ says Mark Keenan
“I believe it’s the strongest squad we could possibly have from the players available for selection” says Ireland head coach Mark Keenan has selected three ... Read More
Sport
Brody and Desmond go on trial with Hoffenheim
SHAMROCK Rovers and Ireland U16 players Desmond Armstrong and Brody Collins are on trial with German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim this week. Both teenagers from Clondalkin ... Read More
Business
Keynote speaker at Chamber Christmas lunch is Bressie
MUSICIAN and mental health advocate Niall Breslin is the keynote speaker at this year’s South Dublin Chamber Christmas lunch. The Chamber Christmas lunch takes place ... Read More
Business
Radisson at Dublin Airport bought by Dalata Hotel Group
DALATA Hotel Group, which operates all the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands, announced the purchase of the Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport in a deal worth ... Read More
Business
Recycling company plans to invest over €300m in new facilities in next four years
BALLYMOUNT company, Beauparc Utilities, has announced plans to invest more than €300m in its facilities over the next four years, reports Maurice Garvey. The parent ... Read More
Business
Certa fuel supplier launches new home-heating biofuel
FUEL supplier Certa has become the first Irish operator to launch a new lower-carbon blended biofuel for the home-heating market as it continues to pursue ... Read More
Business
London private equity company buys Devitt’s pub in Camden St
LONDON-based private equity firm Attestor Capital purchased Devitt’s pub on Camden Street in a purchase and leaseback deal, reports Maurice Garvey. According to the Sunday ... Read More
Top award for the age-friendly development at Brady’s Court
THE AGE-FRIENDLY housing development at Brady’s Court, Old Bawn in Tallaght was recognised in the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards winning in ... Read More
Rent rises in Dublin since last year now at twice the rate of inflation
Market rents rose by an average of 1.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, marking ... Read More
Plans for aparthotel to include 22 rooms at Boomers Pub
ADDITIONAL information has been received by South Dublin County Council from the developers of Boomers Pub in the Dutch Village in Clondalkin. Applicant Honeybridge Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: What about Wax Caps?
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Charity Comedy Gala
"WE’VE been overwhelmed at the response from the comedians who were approached; they're all generously giving up their evening for a great cause." says the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
From Eden comes to the Civic
'FROM Eden' is a tender, comic drama about two lost individuals, Alan and Eva, who find themselves locked in a bathroom together on New Year’s ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Knock Three Times: The third instalment of “A Really Keeley Good Night”
THE KEELEY BROTHERS are back with their highly anticipated third instalment of “A Really Keeley Good Night,” titled “KNOCK THREE TIMES.” Set to take place ... Read More
Arts & Culture
My Mates: Caleb and Walshy release latest EP
"WE met at university in Leicester, where we quickly formed a strong friendship through bonding over our shared love for alternative music. “We enjoyed blending ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... Read More
Sponsored Content
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
Sponsored Content
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
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
