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Council sets aside €16m towards possibility of building a new hotel
Jan 20, 2026
The local authority has set aside over €128m for the next three years on economic development projects, including over €16m for a potential hotel in South... Read More
Tallaght
Vital addition as First Responders unveil new defibrillator at Millbrook Lawns
Tallaght Community First Responders have unveiled a new defibrillator for public use in Tallaght. “Tallaght Community First Responders are proud to announce the installation of ... Read More
Residents call for construction hub to be converted to car park
Residents on Limekiln Road are calling for the main construction hub for the River Poddle flood works scheme to be converted into a car park ... Read More
Parents ‘never imagined that Kirsty was in danger’
The parents of a Dublin woman murdered by her partner in Spain almost three years ago “never imagined that she was in danger” in the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Coldcut 10-hectare site listed for potential land rezoning
The Coldcut site has been listed as a potential site for land rezoning by the local authority as they look to achieve increased housing targets ... Read More
Man evaded gardai by jumping from window
A MAN who evaded gardai by jumping from a rear window was handed a two-month sentence. Dillon Gilligan (25), with an address of Greenfort Crescent, ... Read More
Food Banks busy supporting families
“There was a man that spent his Christmas and he came down just to have a chat.” Cheer was spread among many families in homes ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘It nearly looked like dirt really – dirty, rusty water’
A resident has raised concerns about the running water available in the area after months of waiting for lead pipes to be replaced. Simone O’Toole ... Read More
‘A victory for common sense and this whole community’
“A victory for common sense and this whole community.” A third planning application to turn a vacant Ballyfermot site into a gaming or amusement arcade ... Read More
Ancient tradition copper craft expo launched in library
TWO Ballyfermot locals are hosting a copper craft exhibition in Ballyfermot library that is set to run until the end of January. Brothers-in-law Wally O’Sullivan ... Read More
Lucan
Students bring home prizes from exhibition
Three projects from pupils in south Dublin schools took home a total of four prizes from the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Two ... Read More
Unique spaces would help artists work together
Calls have been made to create an art collective in Lucan as part of the region’s new Arts Strategy, set to be published later this ... Read More
RAMS raise €58k for various charities and foundations
The Retired Active Men’s Social, or RAMS in Newcastle closed the curtains on a successful 15th year as part of the South Dublin community with ... Read More
Sport
Good start for hurlers to reach Walsh Cup final
THE Dublin Hurlers have found themselves in the Walsh Cup Final after winning performances against both Wexford and Westmeath in games played last Thursday and ... Read More
Sport
McCarville involved in Dubs squad
THE Dublin Footballers have found themselves eliminated from the O’Byrne Cup after being knocked out by Kildare in the semi-final in what is manager Ger ... Read More
Sport
Colaiste Chilliain tops in hurling c’ship final
COLAISTE Chilliain’s U16 Hurlers saw themselves win their Dublin Championship following a victory against Holy Family Rathcoole last week. Holy Family started the game strongly ... Read More
Sport
Inchicore moving well in first season in top division
INCHICORE Athletic are half way through their first season in the top division of the Leinster Senior League. The side are set to play their ... Read More
Sport
St Mary’s boxers march into national deciders
THE Boxing National Elite Championship semi-finals took place last weekend with boxers earning themselves a place in the finals set to take place this Saturday ... Read More
Business
Coca Cola grant supports youth development course
A GRANT from Coca-Cola is going towards a youth development programme run by South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP). SDCP, a local development company who develop ... Read More
Business
New members appointed to the board at Tallaght Hospital
Two new members have been appointed by the Minister for Health to the board of Tallaght University Hospital. The appointments of Dr Grainne Quinn and ... Read More
Business
Citywest accounts for 2022 show profit of over €17m
Accounts made public by the former owners of the Citywest Hotel show a profit of over €17 million in 2022. Tetrarch Capital, the former owners ... Read More
Business
No fines issued by council in relation to management of waste
The council have issued no fines to commercial properties in Tallaght who have failed to properly store or get rid of their waste since 2021. ... Read More
Business
Sales increase by 6.1% to €1.62 billion at Valeo Foods
SALES rose by 6 per cent to €1.62 billion in the 12 months to March 31, 2025, at Ballymount business Valeo Foods. Accounts filed recently ... Read More
Green light for 97 dwellings despite 100 objections
PLANS for a residential development of 97 dwellings in Lucan has been granted permission by South Dublin County Council despite up to 100 objections from ... Read More
Plans approved for 55 apartments within Scholarstown House protected structure
PLANS for 55 apartments at Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, have been granted permission by South Dublin County Council. Emmaville Limited submitted revised plans ... Read More
20 en-suite bedrooms are approved for An Poitin Stil
PLANS for 20 en-suite bedrooms on the roof of An Poitin Stil in Rathcoole received planning permission from South Dublin County Council. Brunsdale Services Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tradfest celebrates musical heritage in South county
“It is a pleasure to welcome TradFest to South Dublin County” comments Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Trevor Gilligan. TradFest announced its full ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Roasted Tomato & Lentil Soup
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
‘Electrifying excitement’ by St Mark’s CS students
"AS DANNY and Sandy remind us, “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose; it’s what you do with your dancin’ shoes!” — and our ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Now and Then Production encourage people to get involved in arts and culture
JASON Nagle, chairperson of the Now and Then Production Company, celebrated his "surprise" win of the Arts and Culture award at the 2025 Tallaght Person ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Bumblebees in wintertime
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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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
