Tallaght

James Joyce seat of learning will inspire future students

Mark Keane- June 3, 2025 0

FORMER Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was the special guest at a Tallaght school as they unveiled their ‘James Joyce Seat of Learning.’ An art installation by ... Read More

James Joyce seat of learning will inspire future students
St Aidan’s CS is a ‘shining example of modern Ireland’

St Aidan’s CS is a ‘shining example of modern Ireland’

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ST AIDAN’S Community School in Brookfield, Tallaght, celebrated its 40th anniversary as a “shining example of modern Ireland,” said principal Kevin Shortall. After 40 years, ... Read More

Seven-bed house put up for rent at €7,200 per month

Seven-bed house put up for rent at €7,200 per month

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A SEVEN-BED, four-bath house in Tallaght was put up for rent at €7,200 per month. “HWP are delighted to offer this purpose-built shared accommodation next ... Read More

Clondalkin

Depot to undergo ‘review of operations’ due to complaints

Mark Keane- June 3, 2025 0

A COUNCIL depot will undergo a “review of operations” after repeated complaints from local residents of “unacceptable” machinery noise levels late at night. Sinn Fein ... Read More

Depot to undergo ‘review of operations’ due to complaints
Criminal with history of violence beat his partner and intimidated her

Criminal with history of violence beat his partner and intimidated her

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A CRIMINAL with a history of violence assaulted his girlfriend over a prolonged period and held a blade to her throat before sending her threats ... Read More

Students proudly presented with Gaelbhratach Irish flag

Students proudly presented with Gaelbhratach Irish flag

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Students from Coláiste Chillian in Clondalkin were presented with a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, this week. Talent shows, ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting

Mark Keane- June 3, 2025 0

THE future of a major arts festival in Ballyfermot is still uncertain after an emergency meeting with council officials last week. The Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard ... Read More

Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting
Parents of neurodivergent children support each other

Parents of neurodivergent children support each other

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One group of Dublin 10 parents of neurodivergent children have come together to provide support for each other, and other parents in their situation. NeuroVibe ... Read More

‘My life is very sad and lonely now’ says 81-year-old knocked down by car

‘My life is very sad and lonely now’ says 81-year-old knocked down by car

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A driver broke a red light and knocked down an elderly lady as she crossed the road with her dog, leaving her with serious and ... Read More

Lucan

Learner driver lost control of car and smashed head-on into vehicle

Echo Staff- May 28, 2025 0

A learner driver who lost control of his car and smashed head-on into another vehicle, injuring three passengers, has been placed under the supervision of ... Read More

Learner driver lost control of car and smashed head-on into vehicle
Charges dismissed against two people accused of identifying Ana’s murderers

Charges dismissed against two people accused of identifying Ana’s murderers

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Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has dismissed charges against two people accused of identifying two teenage boys convicted of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriégel, reports ... Read More

Major step forward for public transport in Lucan and Clondalkin

Major step forward for public transport in Lucan and Clondalkin

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The procurement process for the DART+ South West project, which will deliver a modern, electrified rail service between the city centre and Hazelhatch has been ... Read More

Sport

Tohill does the double in Mondello Park

- May 28, 2025 0

Terenure's Derek Tohill did the double at Mondello Park at the weekend with victory in the Supercar final on Sunday, reports Barry Cregg. It was ... Read More

Tohill does the double in Mondello Park
Sport

Glenanne’s Barbara named President of Hockey Ireland

- May 28, 2025 0

At the Hockey Ireland Annual General Meeting held on May 25 Glenanne’s Barbara O’Malley was appointed President of Hockey Ireland for a two year tenure. ... Read More

Glenanne’s Barbara named President of Hockey Ireland
Sport

C’ship titles for Tallaght athletes

- May 28, 2025 0

Several Tallaght athletes delivered fine performance to claim titles at Day 1 of the Dublin Juvenile Track & Field Championships in Morton Stadium, Santry last ... Read More

C’ship titles for Tallaght athletes
Sport

April Team of the Month: Loreto women’s Hockey team

- May 28, 2025 0

WATCH: THE Women’s EYHL Hockey League trophy was secured by Loreto following another superb season. The Rathfarnham side secured the title for the second year ... Read More

April Team of the Month: Loreto women’s Hockey team
Sport

April Sports Star of the Month: Zoe McDermott

- May 28, 2025 0

WATCH: Zoe McDermott is Ireland’s first female WKF medallist. Following the Karate Youth League in Guadalajara last month, Zoe from Kilnamanagh made history by becoming ... Read More

April Sports Star of the Month: Zoe McDermott
Business

Tech distributor opens new HQ as part of expansion

- May 30, 2025 0

SPECIALIST tech distributor Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has opened a new HQ in South County Business Park. The firm, which was previously known as DataSolutions, ... Read More

Tech distributor opens new HQ as part of expansion
Business

Commercial rates collection exceed a record €145 million

- May 30, 2025 0

COMMERCIAL rates collection exceeded a record €145 million according to South Dublin County Council’s 2024 Annual Report. Published as part of the chief executive’s report ... Read More

Commercial rates collection exceed a record €145 million
Business

Amazing experience for Maura winning fourth place at ISEF

- May 30, 2025 0

SciFest STEM Champion 2024, Maura Moore-McCune from The King’s Hospital School, Palmerstown represented Ireland at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 in Columbus, ... Read More

Amazing experience for Maura winning fourth place at ISEF
Business

€1.3m investment in new store

- May 28, 2025 0

The Jordan Group owned and operated by Tallaght native Alan Jordan will open a new Centra store in Castletymon on Thursday while celebrating 25 years ... Read More

€1.3m investment in new store
Business

24 operational data centres in the county

- May 28, 2025 0

THERE are currently 24 operational data centres in the county, according to South Dublin County Council. Concerns have been raised by numerous local representatives regarding ... Read More

24 operational data centres  in the county
GAA club lodge plans for upgrades to pitch

GAA club lodge plans for upgrades to pitch

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A GAA club has lodged planning permission for upgrades to their pitch and stands. St Mary’s GFC in Saggart have applied for permission to replace ... Read More

Concerns raised over apartment block height and sustainability at Bruce House

Concerns raised over apartment block height and sustainability at Bruce House

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Major concerns have been raised over the height and suitability of a planned apartment building in Tallaght Village. Plans were lodged earlier this year for ... Read More

Restaurant must ‘be respectful and enhance the context’

Restaurant must ‘be respectful and enhance the context’

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A proposed planning application to convert part of a former stables into a restaurant must “be respectful and enhance the context” of the historic building. ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Goatsbeard in the meadows

- May 30, 2025 0

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

Nature on our doorsteps: Goatsbeard in the meadows
Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu

- May 30, 2025 0

I promised to bring you this recipe a few weeks back but found it difficult to source lady fingers! I eventually managed to source some ... Read More

Food with passion: Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu
Arts & Culture

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic

- May 28, 2025 0

This week, we sat down with Kevin Butler to discuss the show, which performs in the Civic on June 5 at 8pm. A KICKING 7-piece ... Read More

The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic
Arts & Culture

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church

- May 27, 2025 0

TOMAS Maher has brought a stained glass panel by the artist Evie Hone into Rua Red for advice on restoration and presentation. The piece belongs ... Read More

Evie Hone Stained Glass Panel: Piece of glass belongs to St Maelruain’s Church
Arts & Culture

ECHO AT 45: Historic moment for Tallaght with the opening of the RTC, now TU Dublin Tallaght Campus

- May 27, 2025 0

MAY 1992: The development of Tallaght has been shaped by a number of key moments in time and the opening of the then Regional Technical ... Read More

ECHO AT 45: Historic moment for Tallaght with the opening of the RTC, now TU Dublin Tallaght Campus
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people

- May 9, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra

- April 18, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin

- April 4, 2025 0

Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Sponsored Content

United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge

- June 3, 2025 0

Tallaght and District Credit Union and Firhouse Credit Union have completed a Transfer of Engagements that will see Firhouse officially become part of the Tallaght ... Read More

United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025

- June 3, 2025 0

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland programme is proud to support up to 40 free creative events for children and young people as part of ... Read More

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
Sponsored Content

Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week

- May 12, 2025 0

Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More

Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway

- April 15, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More

Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
Clondalkin

Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back

- April 15, 2025 0

The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More

Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back