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Apartment complex not open because of non-compliance
Sep 11, 2025
A newly constructed apartment complex on the Old Naas Road “must not be opened, occupied, or used” until the developers comply with enforcement orders. Bluebell Mills... Read More
Tallaght
Ex-inmate is a trained barber and in business for himself
A FORMER inmate who lost out on a potential career in football, managed to get clean in jail and has turned his life around, working ... Read More
Parents might have to manage traffic problem
Parents at a Tallaght school are considering “managing traffic themselves” at morning drop-off times as their concerns about road safety have been left unheard. Scoil ... Read More
Celebrating recoveries from substance abuse and addiction
Creating a “healthier, more compassionate” community is one of the goals of Tallaght Recovery Month launched last Monday by the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task ... Read More
Clondalkin
Balancing on beams, spinning and sliding!
the upgraded Knockmitten Playspace was officially opened last Monday (August 25), by Councillor Francis Timmons, Area Chair for Clondalkin, along with Cllrs Shirley O’Hara, Linda ... Read More
Residents demand that council opens new construction access
RESIDENTS in Alpine estate in Clondalkin have called on South Dublin County Council to provide a separate access to a new construction site in the ... Read More
Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage
A commemorative stone and plaque marking the opening of Corkagh Park in the 1980s has been removed by the council after it was vandalised earlier ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground
Dublin City Council have acquired five properties in Inchicore for €3million as part of a major redevelopment of St Patrick's Athletic FC’s home ground. The ... Read More
Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years
The average waiting time for children in Ballyfermot and Palmerstown who need speech and language therapy is over three years. Up to 244 children in ... Read More
Ballyfermot road race turns out to be a huge success for Cherry Orchard running club
THE first-ever race run on the main road in Ballyfermot was a success and could become a permanent fixture in the local calendar. Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Lucan
Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter
A bus shelter on Esker Road in Lucan has been removed by the National Transport Authority due to repeated “vandalism, technical failures, and road traffic ... Read More
‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes
A planning application by Cairn Homes for almost 300 new homes in south Dublin has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP). Cairn Homes submitted ... Read More
Place of worship plans and community centre get green light in Lucan village
PLANNING has been approved for a place of worship and community centre by South Dublin County Council in Lucan Village. Located at Units 39-40, Hills ... Read More
Sport
Firhouse open their account after win over St Maelruan’s
FIRHOUSE United opened their UCFL Division 3C account with a deserved win over St Maelruan’s FC in Bancroft Park last Saturday, when two second half ... Read More
Sport
July Sports Team of the Month is Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers had plenty to cheer about when they clinched the Adult Football Division One League crown for the fifth time. The ... Read More
Sport
July Sports Star of the Month is Cormac Dixon
TALLAGHT Athletic’s Club member Cormac Dixon won gold at the National U20 and U23 Championships in Tullamore in July. The Rathcoole lad was first over ... Read More
Sport
Clondalkin rugby are making progress on and off the field
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club are gearing up for a new season with the team involved in cup competitions at the minute before the league campaign commencing ... Read More
Sport
BMA Clondalkin excel at TMA Open and prepare for World Championships
BMA Clondalkin made their mark at the Tallaght Martial Arts Open, hosted in the National Basketball Arena, with their dedicated team showcasing exceptional talent, spirit, ... Read More
Business
CRH acquisitions in Ukraine poses huge risks for future needs
BUILDING material giant CRH has been granted too much control over supply in Ukraine according to Sergii Pylypenko, head of building materials group Kovalska. Speaking ... Read More
Business
Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year
BRITVIC Ireland saw its profits more than double in the latest accounts – rising to €16.7m for the year ended September 20, 2024. The drinks ... Read More
Business
‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans
Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction. Farrans is a leading Northern Ireland-based, building and civil engineering contractor, with 625 employees, delivering world-class ... Read More
Business
Sheridan withdraws from EY Entrepreneur of the Year
PRESIDENTIAL hopeful Gareth Sheridan confirmed his withdrawal from the EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme to focus on his bid for the Áras. Sheridan, an ... Read More
Business
Apprentices from Tallaght Centre to compete on World Skills stage
A NUMBER of apprentices attached to Tallaght Training Centre will compete in world and national events over the coming months. Sherri Brennan, Tallaght Training Centre, ... Read More
Permission granted for two apartment blocks in village
PROPOSALS for apartments at Greenhills Court in Tallaght Village have been granted planning permission by South Dublin County Council. Applicant O’Mahony Holdings SPRL sought permission ... Read More
Proposals from Square management to get go-ahead for ‘temporary’ ice rink in car park
MANAGEMENT at The Square Shopping Centre is seeking temporary planning permission for an ice rink in a section of the existing car-park. The proposal is ... Read More
Double-height warehouse and office goes on the market with guide price of €525k
AN industrial unit in Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole has gone on the market with a guide price of €525,000. The industrial investment comprises of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
June is enjoying the character Birdie in Mrs Brown’s Boys
"SHE HAS seven kids with seven different fathers; let's say she's a popular woman!" jokes Firhouse comedian, singer, and actress June Rodgers, regarding her character ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks
"WE’RE calling the overall production 'Secrets & Shipwrecks', as we think that title encompasses the vibes of both plays quite nicely!" exclaims Michaela Courtney of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake
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: Blackberries are green when they are red . . .
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
Showcasing singers and local talent at session
"IT’S TO raise awareness of local talent around our local area and also further afield," explains Terenure resident Keith McLoughlin. Keith is a singer-songwriter, music ... 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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Business
Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
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
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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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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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
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