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News
Plea made again for compulsory purchase of Coldcut property
May 07, 2026
A plea was made in the Dáil for the local council to purchase the Coldcut lands and allow local clubs like Collinstown and Palmerstown Football Clubs... Read More
Tallaght
Business owners are concerned about potential trading impact
More than 60 submissions are available to view on the closed consultation portal for the Tallaght Village Enhancement Scheme, with an overall feeling that it ... Read More
€8.7m lotto draw ticket purchased in Ballymount
Saturday night’s Lotto draw saw a National Lottery player in Dublin 12 take the title of the second Lotto jackpot winner of 2026. Applegreen Ballymount ... Read More
School memories of 40 years with photos and news clippings
Holy Rosary Primary School in Ballycullen marked its 40th anniversary on Friday evening with an event involving past pupils and staff, and the burial of ... Read More
Clondalkin
Cost-rental scheme should help deliver almost 400 homes in Clondalkin area
Almost 400 homes are expected to be delivered through the cost-rental scheme in the Clondalkin area over the next two years. Up to 381 houses ... Read More
Vietnamese dumplings, Indian samosas, and Turkish Delights
Over 30 nationalities were on display at St Kevin’s Community College in Clondalkin on Wednesday, April 15 as they held their annual heritage day, reports ... Read More
Clondalkin pool problems linked to technical failures
Recent problems at Clondalkin Leisure Centre have been linked to the failure of the pool boom’s transducers – a long-term solution will be sought. The ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Leading the hydrogen and green transformation . . .
Cherry Orchard Youth Service has won the inaugural Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), which took place at the National Arena. Organised by Kinia, the 3.5-hour endurance ... Read More
School show of ‘unity and strength’
Around 200 people signed a petition on Tuesday evening to encourage the Department of Education to deliver a new home for St Seton’s Secondary School ... Read More
Woman gave €7,832 ‘overpayments’ of wages to herself in new role with charity
A woman who stole from the charity she worked for within two months of taking on the new role has been given a 12-month suspended ... Read More
Lucan
Moat Lodge to be centre for asylum seekers
Moat Lodge in Lucan has been granted a planning exemption to act as accommodation for asylum seekers. The 17th-century cottage and former B&B on the ... Read More
Go-Ahead Ireland W6 route bus stops begin construction this year
Construction on new bus stops for the W6 service to be installed between Newcastle and the Grand Canal on the Hazelhatch Road is set to ... Read More
Hedgerow destruction by developer for shared cycle path ‘disappointing’
The council has been urged to do everything possible to save hedgerows and other forms of biodiversity in the future after a hedgerow was destroyed ... Read More
Sport
St Francis secure the U18 LFA Youth Cup
ST FRANCIS U18’s side have won the LFA Youth Cup following a 1-0 victory over Peamount in the final which was held in Richmond Park ... Read More
Sport
Remarkable double for Na Gael Óga’s U15s
NA GAEL Óga’s under 15 boys team achieved a remarkable double this season managing to win a Division 7 Shield in Football and Division 5 ... Read More
Sport
Great week for Tallaght at home and abroad
TALLAGHT AC athletes were in top form last week, of course Sean Aigboboh set a new National Record for the 200m with a time of ... Read More
Sport
Historic win for Tohill in French Rallycross
TERENURE native Derek Tohill earned himself a historic victory last weekend in the opening round of the French Rallycross Championship at Lessay. After a year ... Read More
Sport
Orchard boxers bag titles
CHERRY Orchard Boxing Club have recently had three members become National Champions in recent weeks. Harry Reddington, Paddy McDonagh and Yousseff Sham were the three ... Read More
Business
Smart Cards recognised at marketing event in TUD
TALLAGHT entrepreneur Laura Maher, founder of Smart Cards, saw her venture recognised at a marketing event in TUD Tallaght. Ms Maher began her journey five ... Read More
Business
Council spent over €150k in consultancy fees for branding
SOUTH Dublin County Council spent over €150,000 in consultancy fees to explore the branding of the organisation. The local authority stated this followed clear evidence ... Read More
Business
€8.5 million energy works are planned
OVER €8.5million in energy upgrade works are planned for South Dublin County Hall, Clondalkin Civic Offices, Rua Red, Civic Theatre, Tallaght Leisure Centre and Clondalkin ... Read More
Business
TU students get insight and hands-on experience
An event that saw entrepreneurs give students an insight into the world of PR and Media Experience took place at Work IQ Innovation Centre in ... Read More
Business
Solar-powered public lighting scheme to be installed at Bawnogue District Centre
A SOLAR-powered public lighting scheme is set to be installed at the newly developed Bawnogue district centre over the next number of weeks. Plans for ... Read More
Planning approved for community café service at pastoral centre
PLANNING has been approved for a community café service at St Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Centre on Fortunestown Road. Applicant St Laurence O’Toole CLG, trading ... Read More
High-profile retail unit guiding at €1.2 million
A HIGH-profile retail investment guiding €1,200,000 for Unit 301 in The Square Shopping Centre. With an Net Initial Yield of 6.82 per cent, the unit ... Read More
Tesco approved planning for alterations to retail unit at The Cuckoo’s Nest
TESCO Ireland has been approved planning for alterations of a retail unit at The Cuckoo’s Nest Public House, Greenhills Road in Tallaght. The plans comprise ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Boden’s John B Keane production is huge success
Boden Theatre Group’s recent production of John B Keane's Sive, which ran for four nights last month was a "huge success", according to director Ger ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Gathering in a Hope of Peace for obvious reasons’
"THIS year's theme is Gathering in a Hope of Peace for obvious reasons," explains Joe of the Vine Mass Group. Coming off their recent performances ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Miasma’ is a medical detective story to be performed at TUH
'MIASMA' is a medical detective story set in the London of Charles Dickens’s time. It is the story of a lone doctor who thinks he ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Oaty Apple Crumble
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
Nature on our doorsteps: The top ten favourite plants for bees
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
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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EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Newcastle to be hosted by Dancing with The Stars judge Brian Redmond
ADVERTORIAL EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Newcastle next week. Led by ... Read More
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
Personal loans can be a useful way to fund major expenses — but the overall cost depends on where you borrow and the interest rate ... Read More
