Tallaght

Ex-inmate is a trained barber and in business for himself

Echo Staff- September 11, 2025 0

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

Ex-inmate is a trained barber and in business for himself
Parents might have to manage traffic problem

Parents might have to manage traffic problem

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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

Celebrating recoveries from substance abuse and addiction

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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!

Echo Staff- September 11, 2025 0

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

Balancing on beams, spinning and sliding!
Residents demand that council opens new construction access

Residents demand that council opens new construction access

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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

Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage

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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

Echo Staff- September 9, 2025 0

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

Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground
Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years

Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years

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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

Ballyfermot road race turns out to be a huge success for Cherry Orchard running club

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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

Echo Staff- September 8, 2025 0

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

Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter
‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes

‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes

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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

Place of worship plans and community centre get green light in Lucan village

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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

Joe McNally football 7s takes centre stage

- September 11, 2025 0

THE Joe McNally tournament is back in St Annes for its fifth edition this upcoming weekend taking place on Saturday the 13th. The tournament is ... Read More

Joe McNally football 7s takes centre stage
Sport

St Jude’s come up short in senior c’ship

- September 11, 2025 0

ST JUDES would come up short in a closely contested tie against Clontarf at O’Toole Park on Saturday afternoon. The two sides were battling it ... Read More

St Jude’s come up short in senior c’ship
Sport

Templeogue find themselves in a relegation play-off with Vin’s

- September 11, 2025 0

TEMPLEOGUE Synge Street would be unable to pick up a victory against Castleknock in their last group stage game of the Senior 1 Football Championship. ... Read More

Templeogue find themselves in a relegation play-off with Vin’s
Sport

Hometown heroes shine at first ever Tallaght International Open

- September 11, 2025 0

THE National Basketball Arena in Tallaght was alive with energy last Saturday as Tallaght Martial Arts (TMA) hosted their first-ever Tallaght International Open. The landmark ... Read More

Hometown heroes shine at first ever Tallaght International Open
Sport

Podium places for Tallaght athletes

- September 11, 2025 0

TALLAGHT athletes made the podium at the Dublin Five-Mile Road Race Championships that was incorporated in the Lucan Harriers 5-mile Road race on Sunday last. ... Read More

Podium places for Tallaght athletes
Business

Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year

- September 11, 2025 0

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

Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year
Business

‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans

- September 11, 2025 0

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

‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans
Business

Sheridan withdraws from EY Entrepreneur of the Year

- September 10, 2025 0

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

Sheridan withdraws from EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Business

Apprentices from Tallaght Centre to compete on World Skills stage

- September 10, 2025 0

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

Apprentices from Tallaght Centre to compete on World  Skills stage
Business

Shamrock Rovers renews its ticketing partnership

- September 8, 2025 0

Ticketing software and services provider Future Ticketing has announced a renewal of its partnership with Shamrock Rovers. The multi-year deal between the industry leader in ... Read More

Shamrock Rovers renews its ticketing partnership
Permission granted for two apartment blocks in village

Permission granted for two apartment blocks in village

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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

Proposals from Square management to get go-ahead for ‘temporary’ ice rink in car park

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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

Double-height warehouse and office goes on the market with guide price of €525k

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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

- September 9, 2025 0

"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

June is enjoying the character  Birdie in Mrs Brown’s Boys
Arts & Culture

Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks

- September 5, 2025 0

"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

Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks
Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake

- September 5, 2025 0

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

Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Blackberries are green when they are red . . .

- September 5, 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: Blackberries are green when they are red . . .
Arts & Culture

Showcasing singers and local talent at session

- September 4, 2025 0

"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

Showcasing singers and local talent at session
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