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‘Absolutely outrageous’ plans of 15% hike in public transport fares
Sep 11, 2026
PLANNED public transport hikes of 15 per cent from January 2027 have been described as “absolutely outrageous” as they are set affect commuters in Tallaght, Clondalkin... Read More
Tallaght
Prime Video’s ‘Boys of Tommen’ sets up filming base outside The Echo offices in Tallaght
A new eight-episode Prime Video series based on an Irish romance book series, Boys of Tommen is being filmed by The Echo offices on Avonmore ... Read More
Luke (85) made a big impression on Tallaght
RESPECTS were paid after the passing of ‘Mr Tallaght’ Luke Lawlor following a long battle with illness at the age of 85. The well-known businessman ... Read More
Right Side Up for Mac Uíllíam area
A COMMUNITY gathering was held to unveil the latest mural in Mac Uíllíam, named ‘Right Side Up’, which was a collaborative effort by those in ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Tommy O’Neill
IT’S BEEN one of those weeks dear reader, writes Ken Doyle. Our subject, the estimable Mr Tommy O'Neill, member and unflinching promoter of Clondalkin Men's ... Read More
Great line-up of activities for Recovery Month 2026
THE Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force has announced its line-up of events for this year’s Recovery Month, which is held every September. The programme ... Read More
Clondalkin website launched will keep track of all festivals
A BRAND-NEW local festival website – Clondalkinfestivals.ie – has been launched by Mayor Francis Timmons, giving the people of Clondalkin the chance to keep up ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Francie’s work hits the right notes on his retirement from Ballyfermot Senior College
A SPECIAL gathering took place this past weekend in Ballyfermot to formally recognise the hard work and dedication of one of the area’s most loved ... Read More
Equine centre gets funding boost to help with disability programmes
CHERRY Orchard Equine Centre has received funding from Re-think Ireland Disability Participation and Awareness Fund, allowing them to continue to provide valuable resources. In particular, ... Read More
Dean Dunphy football match raises €700 for research team
ON AUGUST 29, family and friends of the late Dean Dunphy gathered at the Lawns in Ballyfermot to raise funds for the Dean Dunphy Foundation ... Read More
Lucan
Plans lodged to turn Lucan’s Esker House into retreat centre
THE Chinese Gospel Church of Dublin Trust have applied for planning permission to allow the change of use and conversion of an existing two-storey house ... Read More
St Finian’s set to develop a pedestrian pathway around the all-weather pitch
AN APPLICATION for planning permission has been submitted by St Finian’s GAA club, Newcastle, to improve the club’s amenities, including the car park and public pathway. ... Read More
Lucan Promenade now open to the public despite setbacks
THE LUCAN Weir Promenade, part of the wider Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme, was opened to the public this week following a series of setbacks due ... Read More
Sport
South Dublin Taekwondo bag five medals at Riga Open
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo’s young athletes delivered an impressive series of performances at the Riga Open in Latvia, returning home with five international medals following two ... Read More
Sport
July Sports Team of the Month is Ballyboden St Enda’s Senior Hurling team
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s Senior Hurling side have been named as Active South Dublin’s Team of the Month for July. The team won the Division 1 ... Read More
Sport
July Sports Star of the Month is Dubem Amah
TALLAGHT AC’s Dubem Amah has been named as Active South Dublin’s Sports Star of the Month for July after an excellent few weeks saw him ... Read More
Sport
Kerry legend could have been a St Mark’ s man
MULTIPLE All-Ireland winner with Kerry, Dara O'Cinnéide recently spoke on The Final Whistle podcast how he actually spent the first years of his life in ... Read More
Sport
Olaniyan stays perfect with Croke Park knockout
JOBSTOWN’S Adam Olaniyan moved to 4-0 after an emphatic first round knockout win in Croke Park last weekend. His opponent Matej Hudak was the first ... Read More
Business
Sweet King snack firm to hit the sweet spot at the Ploughing Championships
A SMALL business from South Dublin will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. ... Read More
Business
Jeweller recognised for her talents
A TALLAGHT jewellery designer and recent art college graduate was nominated for the DCCI Future Makers 2026, which recognises and nurtures the talent of young ... Read More
Business
Tech firm supports FoodCloud
TALAGHT-based FoodCloud teamed up with nearby BrightSoftware to work together to tackle food waste and food poverty across Ireland. FoodCloud, of Broomhill Business Park, works ... Read More
Business
Ballyfermot soft drinks giant Britvic exceeding expectations
CARLSBERG commended the “commercial and financial momentum” of Britvic, with Irish offices in Ballyfermot, despite half-year estimate misses. Britvic Ltd was purchased by the Danish ... Read More
Business
Manna targets 100 million drone deliveries by 2030
MANNA is targeting two million deliveries per year by the end of this year and a total of 100 million by 2030. The drone delivery ... Read More
Black Lion scores planning exemption for pub games
PLANS from The Black Lion pub in Clondalkin to introduce social pub games, including darts to their pavilion have been declared exempt by the council ... Read More
Citywest housing scheme gets two-year planning extension
A DECISION to further extend the duration of planning permission was made by SDCC following an application from CDP Architecture seeking an additional two years ... Read More
Google submits proposals for emissions testing access structure
GOOGLE Ireland Ltd has submitted planning permission to SDCC seeking to install a new access platform and create a new door opening at its site ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght Rapper Curtisy powers through a breakout year
"Music brain is always on for me," explains Tallaght rapper Curtisy (real name Gavin Curtis). Since The Echo's last feature with him, where he was ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Corkagh ‘Big Sing’ calls the community to raise their Voices for Beacon of Light
"The Big Sing is to get volunteers to sing in front of the crowds who gather at the venue," explains North Clondalkin Community Choir's Ruth ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Busy season ahead as Civic announces packed line up
"AS WE head towards the end of the year, the Civic are delighted to present one of their busiest and most ambitious seasons yet," beams ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Brown butter apple cake with cinnamon swirl
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: Damsels and dragons …
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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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
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One big dream, two small tubs, Safco Fine Foods goes nationwide with Aldi and Lidl
ADVERTORIAL IRISH FOOD manufacturer Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto ... Read More
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Homecare Solutions: A New Chapter in Tallaght
Expanding Our Trusted Nurse Led Homecare from Kildare to Dublin Homecare Solutions is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Tallaght, alongside ... Read More
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Safco Fine Foods Basil Pesto is going nationwide in Lidl
ADVERTORIAL Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto will be sold ... Read More