Tallaght

Local Faces: Stephen Heaney

Echo Staff- September 5, 2025 0

Tallaght Rugby Football Club was set up in 2002 as part of the “Tallaght Project,” an IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union) initiative, designed to introduce ... Read More

Local Faces: Stephen Heaney
Over €5,000 raised for charities with tournament in St Anne’s

Over €5,000 raised for charities with tournament in St Anne’s

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Over €5,000 was raised at the weekend in aid of Tallaght child Archie Ennis fighting Muscular Dystrophy and the Down Syndrome Centre at a charity ... Read More

Over €360 raised at Ciaran McDonnell Cup for Cardiac Risk

Over €360 raised at Ciaran McDonnell Cup for Cardiac Risk

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About €360 was raised at the 12th Ciaran McDonnell Memorial Cup in Kingswood, to be donated to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). A “very ... Read More

Clondalkin

Presidential race hots up with Jim Gavin emerging as a candidate

Echo Staff- September 5, 2025 0

A WEEK ago Jim Gavin emerged as a potential presidential candidate but since then the Clondalkin man has received backing from senior figures in Fianna ... Read More

Presidential race hots up with Jim Gavin emerging as a candidate
Authorities investigate dead birds found in Quarryvale

Authorities investigate dead birds found in Quarryvale

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AN UNUSUAL case of dead birds found in a park is being investigated by authorities. Two weeks ago, TD Mark Ward (SF) was informed by ... Read More

No enthusiasm for kerbs at Bawnogue turn

No enthusiasm for kerbs at Bawnogue turn

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WATCH: NEW traffic measures on a major Clondalkin road are causing considerable issues for residents, weeks before they are even complete. Work is set to ... Read More

Ballyfermot

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

Echo Staff- September 5, 2025 0

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

Ballyfermot road race turns out to be a huge success for Cherry Orchard running club
Fifty-year legacy of leadership and great innovation

Fifty-year legacy of leadership and great innovation

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Students and staff at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot Road bid farewell to a familiar face last week. Dr Denis Murray, vice-principal at the ... Read More

Aspring young writer Chloe tops in competition

Aspring young writer Chloe tops in competition

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An aspiring young writer has been named the winner of Ballyfermot Library’s summer writing competition. The competition was held as part of the Summer Stars, ... Read More

Lucan

‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes

Echo Staff- September 5, 2025 0

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

‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes
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

‘We are exploring all options to achieve completion of the pool’

‘We are exploring all options to achieve completion of the pool’

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SOUTH Dublin County Council is “exploring all options” to achieve completion of the pool side of the Lucan Leisure Campus building “at the earliest possible ... Read More

Sport

Shield success for St Anne’s

- September 4, 2025 0

ANNE’S Senior Ladies clinched the Junior K Shield in a nail-biting final on Wednesday, the match would be an incredibly close affair with ultimately only ... Read More

Shield success for St Anne’s
Sport

Sarsfields are a team to watch out for in c’ship

- September 4, 2025 0

LUCAN Sarsfields Hurlers have had an excellent start to the championship campaign so far. They came up against Naomh Barrog at O’Toole Park last Saturday ... Read More

Sarsfields are a team to watch out for in c’ship
Sport

Donore’s Raftery all set for Worlds

- September 4, 2025 0

THE Irish squad for the World Athletics Championship has been revealed with Donore Harriers athlete Jack Raftery making the cut. The championships are set to ... Read More

Donore’s Raftery all set for Worlds
Sport

Boden tops in derby

- September 4, 2025 0

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s managed to do enough to overcome their local rivals St Jude’s on Saturday afternoon. The contest would be won by 12 points ... Read More

Boden tops in derby
Sport

Clondalkin Celtic go goal crazy

- September 4, 2025 0

THREE games in eight days, 17 goals scored, four conceded and nine points in the bag have Clondalkin Celtic sitting top of the UCFL Division ... Read More

Clondalkin Celtic go goal crazy
Business

After ‘33 wonderful years’ KOKO jewellery and body-piercing unit is closing its doors

- September 5, 2025 0

BODY-piercing and jewellery store KOKO is set to close at the end of September. In an announcement on their Instagram, The Square Shopping Centre store ... Read More

After ‘33 wonderful years’ KOKO jewellery and body-piercing unit is closing its doors
Business

‘District Centre’ contributes to revitalising the Ballyroan area

- September 4, 2025 0

A new ‘District Centre’ around Marian Road in Ballyroan “provides the services of a traditional village,” said South Dublin County Council. Last month, SDCC completed ... Read More

‘District Centre’ contributes to revitalising the Ballyroan area
Business

Search and rescue operations by Coast Guard relocated to Weston

- September 4, 2025 0

The Irish Coast Guard has moved their Dublin-based search and rescue (SAR) operations to Weston Airport. The move signifies the end of 27 years of ... Read More

Search and rescue operations by Coast Guard relocated to Weston
LEO

Fashion brand to exhibit at National Ploughing C’ships

- September 4, 2025 0

A small business from Clondalkin will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly ... Read More

Fashion brand to exhibit at National Ploughing C’ships
Business

Sisk gets main contract for development of Center Parcs

- September 3, 2025 0

SISK has been announced as the main contractor for the initial phase of further development at Center Parcs Longford Forest with construction already underway on ... Read More

Sisk gets main contract for development of Center Parcs
Potenial to develop over 170 homes at Cypress Grove House

Potenial to develop over 170 homes at Cypress Grove House

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Over 170 homes might be built at Cypress Grove House, a Templeogue country estate listed as a South Dublin protected structure. Earlier this month, town ... Read More

Substantial retail unit for sale with storage facilities and strong footfall

Substantial retail unit for sale with storage facilities and strong footfall

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Ray Cooke Commercial are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to buy a substantial retail unit situated in the heart of Ballyfermot. Unit ... Read More

New housing development in West Dublin to offer affordable homes to first-time buyers

New housing development in West Dublin to offer affordable homes to first-time buyers

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Applications will open in September for 26 affordable homes in a new housing development in west Dublin. Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Saggart is a new collection ... Read More

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
Arts & Culture

International dance and circus company Kundle Cru set for the stage at the Civic

- September 2, 2025 0

"THERE is much potential for play and discovery that's always inspiring," explains choreographer Matt Szczerek. This August, Kundle Cru, an acclaimed international dance and circus ... Read More

International dance and circus company Kundle Cru set for the stage at the Civic
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