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Search of house concludes as part of investigations into Annie's disappearance
Jun 24, 2025
A search operation being carried out on a property in Clondalkin as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Annie McCarrick has now concluded. A... Read More
Tallaght
Order of Malta Unit funding boost of €101,150 to get new ambulance
The Order of Malta Tallaght Unit was granted over €100,000 to get a new ambulance vehicle and keep serving the South Dublin community. A local ... Read More
New chairperson appointed at Foróige
Foróige has annouced the election of Dr Wayne Travers as its new Chairperson. Dr. Travers brings to the role a wealth of experience, both personal ... Read More
Family seeking review of Amelia’s care from CHI
A heartbroken mother marked the first anniversary of her daughter’s death on Friday as she is seeking answers about the care she received in the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Drummer Dr Joe was a ‘devoted family man’
A superb drummer, a devoted Beatles fan, a fine historian and a “devoted family man” are just some of the tributes paid to a Clondalkin ... Read More
Project sees 27 age-friendly homes built with homegrown timber frame
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and Coillte are collaborating on a sustainable house-building project on Council land at Melrose Court, Clondalkin. The innovative project will ... Read More
Trike enthusiast run to raise funds for Debra
A trike enthusiast is one of the key organisers behind a major bike and trike run raising funds for Debra, the national charity supporting those ... Read More
Ballyfermot
One in three skipping meals due to lack of money
One in three people living in Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard are skipping meals due to lack of money. That’s according to a new report which ... Read More
Primary school unveil new school signs thanks to generous donation from family
A primary school have unveiled a new school sign, thanks to a generous donation from a local family looking to remember their brother. A special ... Read More
Youth group are part of project to challenge racism
Members of a Ballyfermot youth group embarked on a recent trip to Italy as part of a project to challenge racism. 22 members of the ... Read More
Lucan
Dáithi receives award for his volunteer efforts with Concern
A EDUCATION expert and consul for a West African country was one of 24 people who received awards for their volunteer efforts for the humanitarian ... Read More
‘Challenging year’ for the tidy towns group due to village works
Lucan Tidy Towns will go ahead with entering the 2025 National Tidy Towns competition, despite a “challenging year”. The committee announced that “after some deliberation”, ... Read More
Open call for village festival artists
A village festival has issued an open call for performers and artists for their 2025 event. Applications are now open for this year’s Lucan Festival, ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s are edged out in league
Shamrock Rovers were unable to beat their northside rivals Bohemians for the third successive time this season, suffering a 2-0 defeat in the Airtricity League ... Read More
Sport
Dublin draw Tyrone in All-Ireland football quarter-final
Dublin have drawn Tyrone in the quarter final of the All-Ireland Football Championship. A slightly shaky win over Cork last Saturday proved to be enough ... Read More
Sport
‘They’re always tight’ games says Rovers boss Bradley ahead of Bohs match
Stephen Bradley’s men are set to make the trip across the Liffey this evening as they travel to Dalymount Park to take on Bohemians. A ... Read More
Sport
St Mary’s set sights on new astro pitch
ST MARYS’ Saggart have submitted a planning application for a redevelopment on their astro pitch which would see a new all weather pitch be developed. ... Read More
Sport
Tymon Parkrun 11 years on the go
Tymon Parkrun celebrated their 11th year anniversary over the weekend. One of the visitors at the event was Glenda Murphy Smullen who was named Tallaght ... Read More
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Business
GAA gloves makes the experience comfortable
Noctra young enterpreneurs recently launched a new brand of GAA gloves at the Lucan Sarsfields Club. Lucan men Matthew Guilfoyle, Louis Butler and Luca Kavanagh ... Read More
Business
Entrepreneurs travel to Japan for CEO Retreat
SOUTH Dublin entrepreneurs Gareth Sheridan (CEO Nutriband Inc) and Aine Kennedy (The Smooth Company) were among a delegation of 140 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs who ... Read More
Business
Lens Media contribution to council reduced by €276,018
THE operators of a planned movie studios in Grange Castle Business Park were successful in an appeal over planning contributions with South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Business
Louis Fitzgerald group in strong financial position
THE Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group is in a “strong financial position” according to their latest accounts. Operating profits by the group’s holding company Burtse Ltd, ... Read More
Change of use of former Agnelli Motors from warehouse to office
PLANS have been lodged at the former Agnelli Motors on the Greenhills Road for the partial change of use from warehouse to office use at ... Read More
Canal Bank development launches availability of 60 affordable new homes with a promise of 2,400 more in Clonburris
South Dublin County Council was delighted to welcome Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, to the launch of 60 new one-, two-, ... Read More
TU Dublin application for storage unit for 75 bicycles
Technological University Dublin Tallaght has lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for a storage unit to accommodate 75 bicycles. The unit will be ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic
"IT’S been busy!" exclaims Susan McFadden of the Blue Belles, who are coming to the Civic this week. The Blue Belles are Ireland’s freshest postmodern ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion Lemon Shortbread & Delicious Lemon Posset
I’m a huge fan of citrus flavours and these two delicious recipes are a well needed hit of sunshine in everyone’s lives right now. These ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’
"I SAW a news report on a big flood in India; a newly wedded couple were floating in a big aluminium basin." This is what ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer
"A PLAY is like an iceberg – with most of the work unseen!" explains Balally Players PRO Joanne Keane. Balally Players Theatre Company is delighted ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Lovely Lacewings
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
Sponsored Content
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
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
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
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
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
