Tallaght

We top the skin cancer charts, so should sunbeds be banned?

Alessia Micalizzi- July 28, 2025 0

A Tallaght tanning salon still holds the record of being ‘the largest in Europe’ while the Government is exploring the possibility of banning commercial sunbeds. ... Read More

We top the skin cancer charts, so should sunbeds be banned?
Local Faces: Jeff Bibby

Local Faces: Jeff Bibby

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Jeff Bibby is a man born in London, within the sound of Bow Bells, who met a fine Bohernabreena cailín on holiday and his life ... Read More

Kathleen and Marian complete their 150th parkrun in Tymon Park

Kathleen and Marian complete their 150th parkrun in Tymon Park

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Christine Poole writes about two local women who are known well to the community and hold a very special place in her heart – her ... Read More

Clondalkin

Two-storey modular school building approved at St Ronan’s

Ellen Gough- July 28, 2025 0

PERMISSION has been granted for a new two-storey modular school building at St Ronan’s National School, Deansrath in Clondalkin. The Board of Management of St ... Read More

Two-storey modular school building approved at St Ronan’s
Heatwave no barrier for Tidy Town’s volunteers to work

Heatwave no barrier for Tidy Town’s volunteers to work

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While the recent hot spell might seem perfect for Tidy Towns volunteers to do their work, it’s actually been less than ideal. “It’s excessively warm, ... Read More

Hank sniffs his way to ‘Nose of Tralee’ final

Hank sniffs his way to ‘Nose of Tralee’ final

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A long-legged Labrador pup has secured a spot as the Dublin finalist for the 2025 Nose of Tralee competition. Hank, a seven-month-old golden Labrador from ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Demand for action to prevent erosion of village centre

Ellen Gough- July 28, 2025 0

“Nothing has been done” to prevent the erosion of the once-thriving commercial area in Ballyfermot village centre. That’s according to Cllr Vincent Jackson (Ind) who ... Read More

Demand for action to prevent erosion of village centre
Miss Teen Ireland Junior gets a twirl from Cyra

Miss Teen Ireland Junior gets a twirl from Cyra

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“She was only after turning 13 when she entered,” explains Ballyfermot mother Amanda Carthy about her daughter Cyra, who recently won the Junior title of ... Read More

Messing about on the river

Messing about on the river

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If anyone has been enjoying the recent good weather, it’s surely the kids taking part in this year’s Ballyfermot Youth Service summer camps. Running for ... Read More

Lucan

New pedestrian way produces safety problems, claim residents

Ellen Gough- July 28, 2025 0

Residents in what was formerly a cul-de-sac in Newcastle are growing increasingly frustrated over a new pedestrian way that has been cut into the end ... Read More

New pedestrian way produces safety problems, claim residents
Ten schools seek Safe School Zone works to protect pupils

Ten schools seek Safe School Zone works to protect pupils

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Ten schools across south Dublin have applied for Safe School Zone works to make getting to school safer for pupils. Five of these schools should ... Read More

Adamstown pupil brings home Eureka gold with animal project

Adamstown pupil brings home Eureka gold with animal project

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A student from Adamstown Community College topped an international science competition with a project about the animals’ perception of the world. Amelia Lupascu (16) was ... Read More

Sport

St Patrick’s score late winner in Europe

- July 25, 2025 0

St Patrick’s Athletic have continued their unbeaten run in Europe with a scrappy but deserved 1-0 win in the Europa Conference League in Inchicore on ... Read More

St Patrick’s score late winner in Europe
Sport

Big win for Shamrock Rovers in Europe

- July 24, 2025 0

Shamrock Rovers enjoyed a fruitful trip to Gibraltar on Thursday evening as they managed to score four past St Joseph's, putting themselves in an excellent ... Read More

Big win for Shamrock Rovers in Europe
Sport

Medals galore for swimmers at c’ships

- July 24, 2025 0

Tallaght Swim Club are fresh off the back of an amazing performance at this year's National Age Group Championships which includes athletes up to the ... Read More

Medals galore for swimmers at c’ships
Sport

Sarsfields up and running

- July 24, 2025 0

After a strong showing in the second half Lucan Sarsfields would cruise to an eleven point victory in their first game of group 1 in ... Read More

Sarsfields up and running
Sport

Boxing club receives backing from company

- July 24, 2025 0

Jobstown Boxing Club trains boxers of all ages but has become renowned over the ten years since it was founded, for the positive impact it ... Read More

Boxing club receives backing from company
Business

Greater Dublin Drainage Project will provide essential treatment capacity

- July 28, 2025 0

THE Greater Dublin Drainage Project, which is set to be approved and provide essential treatment capacity for half a million people, is urgently needed to ... Read More

Greater Dublin Drainage Project will provide essential treatment capacity
Business

Coyne Solicitors awarded Dublin’s Property Law Firm of the Year

- July 25, 2025 0

Lucan-based Coyne Solicitors are ready for growth as the company was awarded Dublin’s Property Law Firm of the Year at the Irish Law Awards 2025. ... Read More

Coyne Solicitors awarded Dublin’s Property Law Firm of the Year
Business

Special milestone marked for staff at Clayton Hotel

- July 25, 2025 0

As part of the celebrations for 20 years of the Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, another special milestone was marked for their staff who have worked ... Read More

Special milestone marked for staff at Clayton Hotel
Business

3Cooks win best event caterer title at key award ceremony

- July 25, 2025 0

A business founded by two Tallaght natives earned the title of ‘Best Event Caterer for under 100 guests’ at a key award ceremony for the ... Read More

3Cooks win best event caterer title at key award ceremony
Business

Peamount Healthcare picks up prestigious Gold Award

- July 22, 2025 0

Peamount Healthcare has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award by the Irish Heart Foundation, recognising its outstanding efforts to promote heart-healthy food choices for patients, ... Read More

Peamount Healthcare picks up prestigious Gold Award
Permission is granted for new 3G  all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club

Permission is granted for new 3G all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club

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ST MARY’S GAA Club have had permission approved for a new 3G all-weather pitch. The Saggart club’s plans include works replacement of existing grass football ... Read More

‘Remarkable’ house on the market for over €2 million

‘Remarkable’ house on the market for over €2 million

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A “remarkable” five-bedroom property close to Marley Park is on the market for over €2 million. Amazonia, an oasis of tranquility located within the exclusive ... Read More

Approval given for change of use of Plaza night club to a GYM

Approval given for change of use of Plaza night club to a GYM

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PROPOSALS have been approved by South Dublin County Council for the change of use of a bar, restaurant and night club into a gym at ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Together in Commune exhibition marks a decisive moment for Rua Red

- July 28, 2025 0

“RUA Red’s commitment to community building is at the heart of its curatorial programme, public engagement, and studio residency model," remarks Marysia Więckiewicz, curator of ... Read More

Together in Commune exhibition marks a decisive moment for Rua Red
Arts & Culture

‘Nature’s Tapestry’ – photographic exhibition at TUH

- July 25, 2025 0

Tallaght University Hospital invites readers to peruse their latest exhibition: ‘Nature’s Tapestry’, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife Ireland has to offer. These photographs ... Read More

‘Nature’s Tapestry’ – photographic exhibition at TUH
Arts & Culture

Artist Pamela to exhibit at Connecting Artists 2025

- July 25, 2025 0

"I APPLIED for the exhibition three times before getting picked on the third time," explains Lucan-based Pamela Kavanagh, originally from Clondalkin. She is among five ... Read More

Artist Pamela to exhibit at Connecting Artists 2025
Arts & Culture

Anne launches book Living in a Land That Time Forgot

- July 25, 2025 0

'LIVING in a Land That Time Forgot' by Anne Heffernan, a Rathcoole native, was launched in the Tallaght Library on Thursday, July 10. Anne is ... Read More

Anne launches book Living in a Land That Time Forgot
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Mighty Hawk Moths

- July 25, 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: Mighty Hawk Moths
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin

- June 6, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
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
Sponsored Content

Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest

- July 16, 2025 0

The Address Citywest is located just off Exit 2 on the N7; in close proximity to a number of business parks, transport links, and only ... Read More

Elevated casual dining  at North@Citywest
Business

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary

- July 15, 2025 0

A GARDEN party held at the Ace Enterprise Park in Bawnogue to mark its 30th anniversary, brought together over 60 attendees from across the business ... Read More

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
Sponsored Content

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar

- July 8, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Ohk energy, Ireland’s largest and most trusted solar installer, analysed how much electricity Dublin residents can expect to produce from solar. As part of ... Read More

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
Business

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans

- June 25, 2025 0

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

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland

- June 24, 2025 0

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

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland