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Royal Liver site purchase could deliver over 1,200 new homes
Feb 07, 2025
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has confirmed the purchase of the Royal Liver site on Naas Road amid plans to potentially deliver over 1,200 cost rental... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Deirdre Kearns
WHEN it comes to community resources, the area of Firhouse possesses a bit of a hidden gem, writes Ken Doyle. A success story which has ... Read More
Dagnis, the security guard, was ‘more than a familiar face’
A security guard in Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre who died at the weekend will be remembered as “more than a familiar face” by the community. Originally ... Read More
Development stops on Mick’s land after planning enforcement
Development has stopped on privately owned land following a planning enforcement notice from South Dublin County Council. On Monday, January 13, residents in Kingswood reported ... Read More
Clondalkin
Honouring Brigid, saint and goddess
THE Lá Fhéile Bríde Festival 2025 brought Clondalkin village to life with a vibrant celebration of Brigid, Goddess and Saint, through a series of events ... Read More
Army corporal involved in €6m money-laundering operation
A corporal in the Irish Defence Forces was involved in a money-laundering operation that handled over €6.6 million of drug dealers’ cash, a court has ... Read More
Black Lion pub successful with appeal over pavilion structure
THE Black Lion Public House in Clondalkin village has been successful in its appeal with An Bord Pleanála after it was refused permission and refused ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Concert celebrates inclusivity
Over a hundred young people gathered in Ballyfermot to celebrate inclusivity and praise the re-election of a Traveller woman to the Seanad. On Tuesday, February ... Read More
Tom was ‘one of those exceptional people’
A MEMORIAL mass in Ballyfermot for Tom Hyland, saw a huge turnout as the former human rights campaigner was eulogised at Our Lady of the ... Read More
Caritas College set to become education and training centre
THE FORMER Caritas College secondary school in Ballyfermot is set to be utilised as an education and training centre for the National Learning Network (NLN). ... Read More
Lucan
A honey of a course for beginners in beekeeping with hands-on hives
BEEKEEPING courses for beginners are scheduled to take place in Lucan in March. Eblana Beekeeping Association is behind the course, which starts on Tuesday, March ... Read More
Balgaddy laneway anti-social issues taken in hand by officials in Department of Education
THE Department of Education says they are attempting to arrange a meeting between relevant stakeholders in relation to anti-social issues in a Balgaddy laneway. Residents ... Read More
‘Most powerful tool in the shed is the kettle’
A MENS shed in Lucan has been growing steadily but its members are in need of a permanent home. Lucan Men’s Shed (LMS) has been ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Town FC rewarded for hard work on and off the pitch
TALLAGHT Town Football Club were rewarded for their hard work on and off the pitch at the Active South Dublin Sports Star Awards in association ... Read More
Sport
Brian Sweeney claims Club Coach of the Year prize
Brian Sweeney was named the Active South Dublin Club Coach of the Year in association with The Echo, South Dublin County Council in the Plaza ... Read More
Sport
Loreto women’s hockey delight at winning Team of the Year Award
LORETO were named the Team of The Year at the Active South Dublin gala event in The Plaza Hotel. The Rathfarnham side claimed the EY ... Read More
Sport
Ella’s love for football pays off with Special Merit Award
A love for football and the determination to “stick with it” earned Ella Sherlock a Special Merit Award at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards ... Read More
Sport
Danny ‘really excited about the season ahead’ for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers player Danny Mandroiu is ‘really excited for the season ahead’ after agreeing a new multi-year contract with Stephen Bradley’s side. The talented midfielder ... Read More
Business
McCabes chain expands with new Adamstown store opening
THE latest expansion of the McCabes Pharmacy portfolio continued in Lucan this week with the opening of the company’s newest store at The Crossings in ... Read More
Business
Over 400 exhibitors and 4,500 buyers at the RDS Creative Expo
A NUMBER of local businesses participated in Showcase – Ireland’s International Creative Expo which took place recently. The event featured a range of over 400 ... Read More
Business
Woodies and Chadwicks had strong year
WOODIES DIY, Home and Business, enjoyed a strong end to the year with average revenue up 6.4 per cent helped by growth in both transaction ... Read More
Business
New global head appointed by Uniphar Group in Citywest HQ
UNIPHAR Group has announced the appointment of Isaac Batley as Global Head of Medical and Scientific Communications. With its global HQ in Citywest Business Park, ... Read More
Business
Danish retailer to open new head office in Park West
DANISH home furniture and sleeping retailer JYSK will open a new head office in Park West and add five new stores across Ireland. The expansion ... Read More
Guide price of €140k for house going up for auction next week
A HOUSE in DeSelby in Tallaght is going under auction on BIDX1 with a guide price of €140,000 The mid-terrace three-bedroom house requires complete refurbishment ... Read More
Four-bed rental property on Belgard Road at €4k per month
A RENTAL property located on Belgard Road has come on the market with a figure of €4,000 per month. Located at Colbert’s Fort, the dwelling ... Read More
‘Robust stock of new housing is in the pipeline’ says Minister O’Brien
THE Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for December 2024 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Eurovision contest: Bobbi Arlo bidding to make final
BOBBI Arlo has been announced as the first act bidding to represent Ireland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Bobbi Arlo is one of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Stuffed chicken parcels wrapped in smoked bacon
This twist on a roast chicken dinner is a much easier and less time consuming way to pull together a delicious roast. Using skin on ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Reunion gig: 11th Hour will play in Molloy’s this evening
"My best memory from that time is probably the gig in the assembly hall in Loreto School," states '11th Hour' lead vocalist and former Echo ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Great new single from Taylor D: Lyrics of ‘26 songs’ inspire love and emotion
CLONDALKIN singer-songwriter Taylor D is set to release her highly anticipated new single, ‘26 Songs’, this Saturday, January 31. This upbeat, pop-infused track delves into ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Anatomy of a Massacre in May ’74
FROM THE award-winning filmmakers of ‘406 Days’ comes the story of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings. On May 17, 1974, three no-warning car bombs detonated in ... 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
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
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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
