Tallaght

Prosecuted for using illegal net to catch fish

Aideen O'Flaherty- March 27, 2024 0

TWO Kilnamanagh residents were prosecuted last month for using an illegal net to catch fish at the Grand Canal near Monasterevin in County Laois. Mr ... Read More

Prosecuted for using illegal net to catch fish
‘A nightmare’ how residents describe the ongoing issues

‘A nightmare’ how residents describe the ongoing issues

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A RESIDENT in one of the apartments in Belgard Square West in Tallaght said living there is “a nightmare” due to ongoing issues with anti-social ... Read More

Calls for zebra crossings on ‘dangerous’ road

Calls for zebra crossings on ‘dangerous’ road

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A TD is calling for the installation of zebra crossings at Sylvan Drive in Kingswood as he said it is “dangerous” for children who cross ... Read More

Clondalkin

Brave mum to abseil from Croke Park roof in support of daughter

mary- March 27, 2024 0

A BRAVE mum-of-two is to abseil from the roof of Croke Park to help the charity which supports her daughter. Mum Rachel Connors is undertaking ... Read More

Brave mum to abseil from Croke Park roof in support of daughter
Mark’s marathon challenge for friend Kevin

Mark’s marathon challenge for friend Kevin

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MARATHON man Mark Conlon is preparing for his latest challenge of 12 marathons in 12 days in the UK. Former army man Conlon from Clondalkin, ... Read More

Proposals would be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for village

Proposals would be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for village

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PROPOSALS by the council to restrict private cars in Clondalkin Village has met firm opposition by residents as a “hair brained” idea which will be ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Students awarded for their dedication and determination

Echo Staff- March 25, 2024 0

EIGHT students from the local community around Nangor Road, where the main Baileys production facility is located, have received special scholarship awards in recognition of ... Read More

Students awarded for their dedication and determination
Local Faces: Paddy Dingle

Local Faces: Paddy Dingle

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THE NOBLE art of pugilism has been a sporting success story here in Ireland for many years now, reports Ken Doyle. Our boxers are consistently ... Read More

Man is jailed for his involvement in robbery of €21,800 from post office

Man is jailed for his involvement in robbery of €21,800 from post office

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A MAN involved in the burglary of a shop on Grafton Street and a separate robbery at a post office in Ballyfermot has been jailed, ... Read More

Lucan

Four people are hospitalised after escaping from house fire

Echo Staff- March 27, 2024 0

FOUR people were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after a house fire on Aylmer Drive in Newcastle in the early hours of Monday morning (March 18). ... Read More

Four people are hospitalised after escaping from house fire
ABP uphold council’s decision to allow apartment blocks on Hayden’s Lane

ABP uphold council’s decision to allow apartment blocks on Hayden’s Lane

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AN BORD Pleanála has upheld South Dublin County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of three apartment blocks on Hayden’s Lane in Adamstown, ... Read More

Detailed update on Lucan swimming pool planned for next council meeting

Detailed update on Lucan swimming pool planned for next council meeting

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SOUTH Dublin County Council will have a detailed update on the opening of Lucan swimming pool at the next monthly council meeting. “It should bring ... Read More

Sport

Dublin Lions U18s do the double by winning league title

- March 28, 2024 0

DUBLIN Lions U18s were celebrating a league and cup double this week. The Clondalkin side secured their second trophy when they won the Division One ... Read More

Dublin Lions U18s do the double by winning league title
Sport

Encouraging women to play more golf

- March 28, 2024 0

A GOLF club in Brittas will be running a programme beginning in April to encourage more women to play golf reports Stephen Farrell. ‘Women into ... Read More

Encouraging women to play more golf
Sport

Tower see off Templeogue

- March 28, 2024 0

IN A thrilling 2-12 to 1-11football league clash last Sunday, Round Tower hosted Templeogue Sing Street in Monastery Road reports Rory Merriman. Under the watchful ... Read More

Tower see off Templeogue
Sport

In-form Dubs square up to Derry in National League showdown

- March 28, 2024 0

IN A repeat of last year’s Division 2 final, Dublin play Derry in the Division 1 final on Sunday in Croke Park at 4 pm. ... Read More

In-form Dubs square up to Derry in National League showdown
Sport

Lucan go top of the division

- March 28, 2024 0

LUCAN United sit proudly on top of the DDSL Under 14 Major Division after they saw off a gallant Sacred Heart in Airlie Park on ... Read More

Lucan go top of the division
Business

McGregor appoints financier as director of his company

- March 27, 2024 0

FINANCIER John Paul Keane has been installed as director of McGregor Sports and Entertainment as the former UFC fighter’s business continues to grow. Mr Keane ... Read More

McGregor appoints financier as director of his company
Business

Uniphar deliver a ‘robust performance’ last year

- March 26, 2024 0

IRISH healthcare services business Uniphar delivered a “robust performance” in 2023, achieving gross profit growth of 27.1 per cent over 2023, driven by 5.6 per ... Read More

Uniphar deliver a ‘robust performance’ last year
Clondalkin

Takeda discuss proposed changes at Grange Castle site with employees

- March 26, 2024 0

TAKEDA has said it remains committed to Ireland amid reports of potential job losses at one of its plants in Grange Castle. In a statement ... Read More

Takeda discuss proposed changes at Grange Castle site with employees
Business

AbbVie listed as one of the best places to work in Ireland

- March 21, 2024 0

ABBVIE, the global biopharmaceutical company, has been listed as one of the best places to work in Ireland at the 2024 Great Place to Work ... Read More

AbbVie listed as one of the  best places to work in Ireland
Business

Dalata Hotel Group reports revenue rise by 18 per cent

- March 20, 2024 0

DALATA Hotel Group, which operates the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands, has reported lower pre-tax profits and higher revenues for the year to the end ... Read More

Dalata Hotel Group reports revenue rise by 18 per cent
€540k guide price for old post office on Main Street in village

€540k guide price for old post office on Main Street in village

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THE former post office on Main Street in Rathfarnham village has gone on the market with a guide price of €540k. Built in 1932, the ... Read More

Plans to knock ‘Suncroft House’ for three two-storey houses

Plans to knock ‘Suncroft House’ for three two-storey houses

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PLANNING permission is being sought for the demolition of a bungalow in Ballymount, called Suncroft House, to make way for the construction of three two-storey ... Read More

€895k guide price for retail unit and three apartments

€895k guide price for retail unit and three apartments

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A RETAIL unit and three apartments at Cualann House in Clondalkin have gone on the market with an asking price of €895k. The sale includes ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Easter week church services and mass times

- March 28, 2024 0

Here’s a list of the Easter week church services and mass times for Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and surrounding communities. Read More

Easter week church services and mass times
Arts & Culture

Wrong Jovi: Award winning tribute band comes to The Civic

- March 27, 2024 0

As I had always been a huge Bon Jovi fan, it seemed like a good idea to start up a Bon Jovi tribute band to ... Read More

Wrong Jovi: Award winning tribute band comes to The Civic
Arts & Culture

The Legendary Irish Pugilist: John Langan was born in Clondalkin in 1798

- March 27, 2024 0

John "Jack" Langan was a bare-knuckle pugilist who was born in May 1798 in Clondalkin, reports Ryan Butler. Paul Langan (no relation), who lives in ... Read More

The Legendary Irish Pugilist: John Langan was born in Clondalkin in 1798
Arts & Culture

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Community Council join in with the Tallaght focus on ‘are dteanga féin’

- March 22, 2024 0

TALLAGHT Community Council ( TCC) joined in with the Tallaght focus on “ar dteanga féin”  last week for Seachtan na Gaeilge by launching a new ... Read More

Seachtain na Gaeilge: Community Council join in with the Tallaght focus on ‘are dteanga féin’
Arts & Culture

Seachtain na Gaeilge i dTamhlacht

- March 22, 2024 0

CUIREADH tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge sa chaifé leis an seó ilteangach in Aon Scéal?, ‘Café an Ghaeilge ar Vaudeville’. Tráthnóna greannmhar agus draíochtúil a ... Read More

Seachtain na Gaeilge i dTamhlacht
Echo Rewind

History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions

- March 15, 2024 0

LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road.  Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle.  It’s named after a ... Read More

History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
Echo Rewind

History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed

- February 22, 2024 0

“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More

History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed

- February 9, 2024 0

In the space of a lifetime, Ireland’s currency has gone from pounds to punts to euros. In the era of our pounds currency, our economy ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed
Echo Rewind

History with Monica McGill: First patent for typewriter taken out in 1714

- February 1, 2024 0

ONCE upon a time in the office, this article was first produced on a laptop computer. However, typists, journalists and writers of a certain age ... Read More

History with Monica McGill: First patent for typewriter taken out in 1714
Echo Rewind

Monica McGill: Time to make the most of our past and enrich our future

- January 12, 2024 0

January starts the new year, hopefully with feelings of fresh beginnings and positive intentions bolstered by the good will of Christmas. The month of January ... Read More

Monica McGill: Time to make the most of our past and enrich our future
Sponsored Content

Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel

- February 16, 2024 0

GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More

Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
Sponsored Content

Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums

- January 29, 2024 0

SPECSAVERS volunteers recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s Street and slum communities in India. Among those volunteers, was Lisa ... Read More

Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums
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Furniture Retailer Launches Massive Sale

- January 10, 2024 0

EZ Living Furniture’s winter sale is now on and features huge discounts across all ranges of furniture and home accessories. And with offers on thousands ... Read More

Furniture Retailer Launches Massive Sale
Sponsored Content

Santa Van back on the road for Christmas

- December 4, 2023 0

Sponsored Content IRELAND'S first-ever Santa Van, which launched six years ago to put an end to long queues for Santa, is back on the road ... Read More

Santa Van back on the road for Christmas
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Jingle all the way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp!

- November 20, 2023 0

ADVERTORIAL FANS of the festive season and Gaelic games will be thrilled to hear that Santa Claus and his reindeer have made their annual trip ... Read More

Jingle all the way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp!