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Man (60s) arrested in connection to murder of Annie McCarrick
Jun 12, 2025
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick in March 1993 have this morning arrested a male on suspicion of her murder. The man aged... Read More
Tallaght
‘You took my innocence, and I will never forget that’ says sister
A man who subjected two of his younger sisters to “horrific” and repeated sexual abuse in the 1970s has been jailed for four and a ... Read More
Woman ‘petrified’ in own home after bottle thrown at window
A woman was “petrified” in her own home according to a councillor as anti-social behaviour is an ongoing issue in one end of Sean Walsh ... Read More
Rhasidat and the Team of One made a real difference
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain presented seven Lord Mayor’s Awards at the Mansion House this week. Since 1989, this annual award ceremony is ... Read More
Clondalkin
Golden jubilee celebrations
A JUNIOR national school has kicked off celebrations for their 50th year. Scoil Nano Nagle, a junior primary school in Bawnogue, Clondalkin, marked the start ... Read More
Calls are made for additional street furniture in village
Calls have been made for support from the council for additional street furniture in a village centre. In a motion brought to the Lucan, Palmerstown ... Read More
Planter boxes project amongst moves to boost pride of place
Planter boxes have been installed in neighbourhoods around Clondalkin as part of community-enhancement projects in the area. The six communal planters were installed by residents ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Cherry Orchard’ Arts Festival problem with insurance resolved
Fears over the future of the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival have been laid to rest following a meeting with Dublin City Council. The Echo ... Read More
‘Neighbour from hell’ avoids jail term after assault
A “neighbour from hell” who was caught on CCTV attacking a woman in her front garden, pulling out seven centimetres of hair from her head, ... Read More
Local Faces: Antoinette Martin
Neurodivergence amongst Irish children is a problem that seriously affects more and more parents in our communities, writes Ken Doyle. Like in many of our ... Read More
Lucan
Assurances sought from Minister for Health for the new Adamstown primary care centre
A local Sinn Féin representative is calling on the HSE and the Minister for Health to provide assurances that the planned new primary care centre ... Read More
Pricing structures for Lucan Leisure Centre by Aura come under scrutiny
Serious concerns have been raised over the proposed pricing structures for the Lucan Leisure Centre. Prices for gym and pool facilities at the leisure centre, ... Read More
School’s basketball facilities may soon share access with the local communities
Works are underway to allow public access to basketball courts in an Adamstown school out-of-school hours. An initiative, led by Active South Dublin and the ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U14s joy with league success
Back to back success for Templeogue United as the Under 14s have won the League for the second year in a row. The side maintained ... Read More
Sport
Peamount starting to gel together
WE ARE almost halfway through the League season and for Peamount United things are getting interesting. A scoreless draw with Cliftonville has seen them progress ... Read More
Sport
Tamhlacht secure cup and the league double
TAMHLACHT FC added the UCFL Prime Awards Cup to their Division 2 title when they came from a 1-0 half time deficit to win the ... Read More
Sport
Dubs edged out by the Cats in camogie C’ship quarter-final
The Dublin Camogie team were unable to repeat the heroics of last year where they triumphed over Kilkenny in an All-Ireland Quarter Final. They were ... Read More
Sport
Dublin ladies up and running in All-Ireland
AN interesting week of fixtures in Ladies football and Camogie for the Girls in Blue. The ladies footballers kicked off their All Ireland group last ... Read More
Business
Calls to waive charges on business outdoor furniture
Calls to waive planning charges for South Dublin businesses to place outdoor furniture outside their premises were rejected at a council meeting earlier this month. ... Read More
Business
Rosie & Jim new expansion will triple production capacity
Rosie & Jim, the award-winning breaded chicken brand, has broken ground on a major, multi-million Euro expansion project at its factory in Dublin 12, to ... Read More
Business
Naked Bakes talents inspires the counties innovative spirit
Local Enterprise Office South Dublin congratulated Aisling Tuck, founder of Naked Bakes, who recently represented the region at the National Enterprise Awards. The awards ceremony ... Read More
Business
Celebrating 30 years of community and enterprise
ADVERTORIAL Ace Enterprise Park is proudly celebrating 30 years of enterprise, innovation, and community in South Dublin. Since opening its doors in 1995, Ace has ... Read More
Business
Griffeen’s Shannia receives business award in UCD
UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business in collaboration with the Dublin branch of the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI), hosted its annual Junior ... Read More
10 acre development in excess of €6.5 million
A unique development opportunity has just come to the market in South Dublin for just over €6.5million. This 10.92 acre site just off Tay Lane ... Read More
Plans for 18 antennas on building rooftop
PLANS have been lodged for the installation of 18 telecommunication antennas, together with nine dishes and three equipment cabinets and all associated equipment on a ... Read More
Council comes to agreement for buying former Top Shop premises
South Dublin County Council has reached an agreement for the purchase of a newsagent shop in Cushlawn, Tallaght, to turn it into social housing units. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Falling To Earth: My Summer With Bowie
"It had quite a short run in 2023," remarks Glenview actor and playwright Stephen Jones. A thrilling production from acclaimed playwright Eugene O’Brien, ‘Falling To ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A spider-eating spider
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
Rua Red presents NCAD Works 2025 showcasing the work of seven graduates
RUA RED, in partnership with the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), proudly presents ‘NCAD Works 2025’, an exhibition showcasing the work of seven ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Goatsbeard in the meadows
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: Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu
I promised to bring you this recipe a few weeks back but found it difficult to source lady fingers! I eventually managed to source some ... 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
Sponsored Content
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
Sponsored Content
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
Sponsored Content
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
