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Massive development in Saggart gets a ‘no’
Aug 08, 2025
Planning permission for a massive strategic housing development in Saggart has been refused due to concerns over the size and density of the proposed units. An... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Natasha Jordan
There’s a mini-revolution happening in the Belgard community of Tallaght and the woman at the forefront of this rejuvenation is Natasha Jordan, writes Ken Doyle. ... Read More
Hello, neighbours – you’re very welcome!
An estate turned their annual Family Fun Day into ‘Inclusion Day’ to “bring the community back together, nobody excluded.” The annual Family Fun Day in ... Read More
Two vital causes benefit from €10k
Two vital causes were supported by the Bohernabreena Classic Car Show that raised €10,000 for the Irish Kidney Association and a further €10,000 for the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Balgaddy gets to display the first of three murals to showcase creativity
The first of three new murals that are to be installed across north Clondalkin was completed this week in Balgaddy. South Dublin County Partnership’s Empowering ... Read More
Farewell Feargal – charismatic principal of Coláiste Chilliain
A Clondalkin school has bid a fond farewell to their outgoing principal, who is set to retire just before the start of the new school ... Read More
Prison for two caught by armed gardai ‘red-handed’
Two men who were “stopped and caught red-handed” with a firearm and ammunition during a raid by armed gardaí, have been jailed at Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Arts festival welcomes over 1,000 to final fun-filled day
The rain got the memo and steered clear on Sunday, as over a thousand people descended on Markievicz Park for the final day of the ... Read More
One year in jail for woman who caused €25k worth of damage
A woman, captured on live footage setting fire to a power box on a pole housing a garda camera, has been jailed for one year, ... Read More
Over 15,000 took part in youth services in the last year
Ballyfermot Youth Service held almost 1,400 events last year, for over 15,000 participants. That’s according to their Annual Report for 2024, which was launched at ... Read More
Lucan
New search and rescue hanger will now go ahead at Weston
Plans to develop a new search and rescue hanger at Weston Airport will now go ahead after four separate appeals to An Coimisíun Pleanála were ... Read More
Bus stops earmarked for NTA upgrades
Three bus stops in South Dublin have been approved for upgrading under the NTA Bus Stop Enhancement Programme. Two Lucan stops involved are located at ... Read More
Village Green ‘enhancement’ on course after delay
Work on the Lucan Village Green will be completed by autumn this year, after a slight “delay to allow trout spawning” on the Griffeen river. ... Read More
Sport
Cormac Dixon qualifies for European U20 Athletics Championship final
Rathcoole native and Tallaght AC member Cormac Dixon has qualified for the final of the 3000m at the European U20 Athletics Championships which are being ... Read More
Sport
Shamrock Rovers set for big European test
Shamrock Rovers take on Ballkani tonight in Kosovo as they embark on the next stage of their UEFA Conference League qualification campaign. Rovers have reached ... Read More
Sport
Walshe has successful world swimming c’ships
TEMPLEOGUE Swimmer Ellen Walshe’s World Swimming Championships was a successful one overall with the swimmer making appearances in two world finals across the duration of ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue showcase talent in Irish youth and senior summer c’ships
TEMPLEOGUE Swim Club are recognised as one of the top swimming clubs in the country following their recent placements in both the age group national ... Read More
Sport
Local athletes to compete in c’ships
THE European U20 Athletic Championships are set to take place from this Thursday to Sunday in Tampere Finland with a number of athletes selected from ... Read More
Business
Casual trading locations review is initiated by local authority
Six casual trading locations in south Dublin are not currently licensed for 2025, ahead of a review of South Dublin County Council’s causal trading byelaws. ... Read More
Business
Government investment in projects is long overdue
Construction plant and equipment distributor, McHale Plant Sales of Rathcoole has welcomed the announcement by the Irish Government confirming that it is finalising a major ... Read More
Business
‘Staggering’ increase of black market selling of cigarettes
CIGARETTE smuggling needs to be tackled by the Irish State, according to advocacy group Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS). The group attributes the “staggering” increase of ... Read More
Business
Chamber welcomes publication of revised National Development Plan
DUBLIN Chamber welcomes the publication of the revised National Development Plan announced earlier this week, recognising its record €275.4 billion investment package as a critical ... Read More
Business
Selecting staff within the council is based on ‘merit and transparency’
The selection process for new staff within South Dublin County Council is “based on merit,” SDCC said in response to a councillor who questioned alleged ... Read More
Change of use of vacant creche to gym or pharmacy
Planning permission has been granted to change the use of a vacant creche in the heart of Tallaght to allow for a pharmacy or gym. ... Read More
Guide price of €1,175,000 for 23.5 acre site in Rathcoole
Coonan Property bring a site to the market that may be of interest to developers, investors and those seeking an investment with growth prospects. This ... Read More
Quirky kiosk unit on roundabout can accommodate many different businesses
Ray Cooke Commercial is “delighted to present” a quirky kiosk unit to the rental market in the heart of Drimnagh. Located on the roundabout opposite ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Pretty in pink
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
Brian O’Looney and the role a resident of the Crumlin area played in Irish history
“We have been exploring the history of the buildings of Crumlin, including buildings that no longer exist, and the people who lived in them, and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
George and The Sons are back for Something Out of Nothing
George Murphy and The Rising Sons are back! As part of their ‘Something Out Of Nothing' tour. After a hugely successful year for George and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Subsounds Youth Music Festival rocks for the third year
“I heard about SubSounds through my older brothers; they participated back in 2008 when it was formerly known as Rock School,” begins Lara Fleming, a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
It was a mad weekend for Sadhbh and Banna
Young Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane, who performed on the Six O’Clock Show on Virgin Media Television and headlined the Based festival at the Button Factory ... 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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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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