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588 apartments approved for old Chadwicks site
Jun 03, 2026
PLANS for 588 residential apartments at the former Chadwicks Builders Merchant site on the Greenhills Road was approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Last year South Dublin... Read More
Tallaght
Jail for man who was captured on CCTV headbutting and punching his girlfriend
A man who was captured on CCTV footage headbutting and punching his teenage ex-girlfriend after dragging her from a nightclub has been jailed for two ... Read More
Tallaght sorting office ‘most likely’ to go to Grange Castle
The Tallaght sorting office is set to close alongside the changes in Edmondstown as An Post outlined plans to move to Grange Castle in Q3 ... Read More
Tallaght Village described as a ‘rat run’ in CE report
Main Street Tallaght Village has been described as a “rat run” currently dealing with a high volume of cars, as the enhancement scheme has been ... Read More
Clondalkin
Garda high visibility urged to help tackle ongoing crime
Clondalkin has been excluded from the expansion of an Garda Síochána’s High Visibility Policing Plan to South Dublin. Members of South Dublin County Council have ... Read More
Gardai step in to offer protection for workers due to anti-social behaviour
The ruins of St Cuthbert’s Church in Clondalkin are now visible to the public after the surrounding greenery was cleared away as part of works ... Read More
Local Faces: Andrei Pop
ONE for the green-fingered amongst you this week as we feature Andrei Pop, a man from far-flung shores who has come to our manor and ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Measures implemented to solve damp issues in council properties
DUBLIN City Council properties have been inspected and maintenance has been completed in an effort to tackle the presence of damp and mould. Complaints have ... Read More
Disappointing that the regeneration plans for Labre Park site is halted
The regeneration of Labre Park has been halted by Dublin City Council following the publication of a recent flood report, a move that has been ... Read More
Former civil servant convicted of possession of child pornography
A former civil servant who was convicted of the possession and distribution of child pornography has been jailed for four and a half years, reports ... Read More
Lucan
Rezoning of St Edmundsbury land for 540 homes receives 1,500 submissions
Locals declared opposition to the rezoning of land in Lucan for over 500 homes and noted worries about overdevelopment as the council’s head indicated support. ... Read More
Developer looking to increase number of dwellings by 47
ADDITIONAL information has been sought by South Dublin County Council from developer Evara for proposals to increase planning from 877 to 924 dwellings at a ... Read More
Residents concerned over plans for a through road
Concerns have been raised by members of the Tullyhall Residents Association regarding plans to create a through road between Tullyhall and a new development. Detailed ... Read More
Sport
Orchard’s €71k boost for Climate Action
CHERRY Orchard Football Club have received a grant of €71,800 as part of the Community Climate Action Programme. The club hosted a visit from Minister ... Read More
Sport
European double for Sophie in Slovenia
CLONDALKIN native Sophie Tapiz has been taking the Taekwon-do world by storm this year becoming a European Double Champion. The sixth year student in Colaiste ... Read More
Sport
Rathcoole celebrate
THE Rathcoole FC U18’s women’s side won the John Duncan Cup at the AUL Complex last weekend with a 2-1 victory over St Ita’s. Rathcoole ... Read More
Sport
Ballyfermot U12s win their first girls cup final
Ballyfermot United Girls Under 12's created history being the first all girls team from Ballyfermot United to win a cup final in the AUL Complex ... Read More
Sport
Valerie making her Mark in the Taekwondo world
ST MARK’S Taekwon-Do Senior Instructor Valerie Keane was recently promoted to the rank of a 9th degree Grandmaster earning the highest ranking that Taekwon-Do can ... Read More
Business
New €250k fund aims to back innovative proposals
A new €250,000 fund for Tallaght is set to be launched this month with the aim of backing innovative proposals expected to be developed before ... Read More
Business
Multi-million investment in Ballymount Apex Hub
RS Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in a new distribution centre in Ballymount, Dublin 12. The company will move into the new facility in ... Read More
Business
Outdoor event licence granted for Special Olympics ceremony
AN outdoor event licence has been granted to Special Olympics Ireland for the opening ceremony of the Ireland Games in June in Tallaght Stadium with ... Read More
Business
Pocket gym concept success for Transition Year Students
“NOBODY wants to wait for hours to use equipment in the gym,” explains the teenage team behind the Pocket Gym concept as part of the ... Read More
Business
Denning elected President of Society of Irish Motor Industry
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is pleased to announce Liam Denning as its newly elected President at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting ... Read More
Barbers and coffee shop to replace flower shop
A new barbers and coffee shop is set to be introduced at Springfield Shopping Centre after a change of use was granted to replace a ... Read More
Proposals to demolish stone cottages refused
PLANNING has been refused for the demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced at Hayden House and cottages on Main Street Rathcoole. ... Read More
301 vacant refurbishment grant applications received
The SDCC has received 301 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applications since 2022. To date, 124 grants have been processed for payment, totalling to €6.2 million. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Lemon Drizzle 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
Songwriter Rob Fitzpatrick to play at Fields of Éire Festival
A MUSICIAN with strong roots in Firhouse is set to appear at one of the UK’s leading Irish music celebrations this summer. Mandolin player and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Flowering trees for the small garden
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
Food with passion Sausage & Potato Casserole
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
Students participate in history exhibition ‘Future Historian Project’
"ON Friday, May 1, an exhibition of projects by students in the Crumlin, Walkinstown and Harold’s Cross areas on local history topics was held at ... 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
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
Business
The Back Office Check: South Dublin businesses should add to their growth plans
ADVERTORIAL As firms grow, everyday admin can become harder to manage unless records, confidential paper and old devices are reviewed at the right moments. Growth ... Read More
Tallaght
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More