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Coach dilemma for pupils and parents of Rathcoole school
Jul 03, 2025
Pupils at a Rathcoole school are set to lose their school bus service as they move into new temporary accommodation. Rathcoole Educate Together National School has... Read More
Tallaght
Suspended sentence of five years for firearm offence
A man caught with a firearm in his home who told gardaí he had it for self-defence purposes has been given a five-year suspended sentence, ... Read More
‘Jump for a Dog’ event in Croke Park will see participants abseil from 150 ft for My Canine Companion charity
A Special Needs Assistant will abseil 150 feet off Croke Park heights on Friday to fundraise for the training of an autism therapy dog. Kate, ... Read More
Motorist found asleep in parked car with empty vodka bottle is disqualified
A MOTORIST discovered sleeping in a parked car on the side of a busy main road with an empty bottle of vodka in the vehicle, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Virtual reality tour of round tower to be explored by council
The option of a virtual reality tour of the Clondalkin Round Tower at Brú Chronáin is set to be explored, to allow visitors see the ... Read More
Memories project inspired by fallen tree near library
A new project is gathering memories of Clondalkin Library from all those who have walked through its doors in its 114 years – and even ... Read More
Plans underway to develop creative educational workspaces at libraries
Plans are underway to develop makerspaces in three south Dublin libraries in the coming months. Ballyroan, Tallaght and North Clondalkin libraries have been earmarked as ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Siblings shine with silver and bronze in international contests
Three sibling gymnasts from local clubs made Dublin and Ireland proud at international competitions in the past months. James (17) and Matthew (14) Hickey who ... Read More
An extraordinary collection of homemade quilts, tapestries and wall hangings are on display this month in Ballyfermot Library
“One day I made a critical comment and was promptly invited to do it myself.” laughs Ray Moore of Palmerstown. The 84-year-old is exhibiting his ... Read More
Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways
A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s waste management teams ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More
Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch
School students have raised over €10,000 for a new astroturf pitch by taking part in a fundraising walk. Scoil Mhuire National School, in Lucan, held ... Read More
Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’
There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... Read More
Sport
Peamount girls march on in cup
THE first round of the Women's FAI Cup took place over the weekend. Shamrock Rovers, Peamount United and non-league Terenure Rangers all found themselves in ... Read More
Sport
Seven-up for ROC in Challenge decider
THE CURTAIN finally came down on the 2024/25 UCFL season after the delayed Challenge Cup Final was played in Home farm last Wednesday night, reports ... Read More
Sport
Dylan on top of the world at club finals
SWITCHING the Leinster Senior League for the club World Cup Dylan Connolly was Ireland’s sole representative at the tournament. Lining out for Auckland City at ... Read More
Sport
Lucan girls secure Division One crown
THE Lucan Sarsfields Minor Ladies Football team recently won the Division 1 title with a last gasp win over Naomh Mearnog. Going into the match ... Read More
Sport
Kevin’s/Kilian’s U16s go stateside
ST KEVIN Killian’s recently reaped the benefits of a two year plan which saw them bring their U16 and minor team on a trip stateside. ... Read More
Business
Two hundred and fifty Pfizer staff take part in annual cycle
UP TO 250 staff at Pfizer took part in their annual cycle to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society – a 280km trek starting ... Read More
Business
Making it easier for SMEs and micro-enterprises to engage
AN OPEN forum Public Procurement Consultation took place at ACE Enterprise Park, Clondalkin, on Friday, June 20 – providing valuable insights for businesses. It formed ... Read More
Business
Belgard Retail Park to be bought for €120m
American investor Realty Income Reit is set to purchase the Belgard Retail Park in Tallaght and two more retail sites for a transaction in the ... Read More
Business
Recycle IT receive People and Planet First Verification
Recycle IT have been recognised as People and Planet First Verified, a meaningful step forward in their mission to deliver environmentally responsible recycling services while ... Read More
Business
29% of adults couldn’t last an hour without the internet
Pure Telecom announced new survey results from its annual Connected Lives survey, revealing that, when it comes to their personal lives, almost a third (29%) ... Read More
Green light for three new pipelines at Grange Castle
Gas Networks Ireland was granted permission to construct three new gas pipelines in Grange Castle Business Park, at the Microsoft Data Centre and the Greener ... Read More
Cost rental landmark achievement
THE first local authority funded standalone cost-rental development in Ireland was launched by South Dublin County Council. The project, named Innovation Square and comprising 133 ... Read More
Plans for 98-bed residential nursing home at Glebe House
PLANS have been lodged for a 98-bed residential nursing home at The Glebe House on Main Street in Rathcoole. Applicants WL Woodlawn Building Services Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tumbling over roadside verges
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
Arts & Culture
Shortfilm ’Father Brennan Is Having a Breakdown’
LUKE Faulkner is a Templeogue-born filmmaker, photographer and musician. Luke studied photography at IADT, Dun Laoghaire, winning the 2018 Inspirational Arts Award with his experimental ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Before is a play set in Clery’s of Dublin
"IT WAS inspired by the experience of a friend of mine," explains Pat Kinevane, writer and star of 'Before', coming to the Civic tonight, July ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Music festival is a stepping stone
"THE Youth Music Festival is more than just an event; it is a stepping stone for young musicians to reach new heights," says Martin Moran, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers
Who doesn’t love a good burger? While we may not yet be in the depths of hopefully a warm Mediterranean summer; that doesn’t mean we ... 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
Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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ADVERTORIAL Home care is not just about helping with physical tasks, it's about building trusting relationships, preventing loneliness, and creating a support network that respects ... Read More
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United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
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
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
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
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
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
