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Concerns over parking spaces in housing estate
Sep 23, 2025
The new residents group at Kilcarbery Grange has already flagged a major issue in their unfinished estate. The new Kilcarbery Residents Group is concerned about the... Read More
Tallaght
Talks ongoing to add Turntable ladder in Tallaght
Discussions between management and trade union representatives at Dublin Fire Brigade are examining the possibility of adding a new turntable ladder engine to Tallaght Fire ... Read More
Man with no insurance ‘going through a particularly bad period’ fined €500
A MAN caught driving without insurance, while serving a disqualification from driving for the same offence, received a fine and a suspended sentence at Tallaght ... Read More
All walks of life share experiences with recovery from addiction
Connection was very much the theme of a powerful roundtable discussion, held as part of the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce’s Recovery Month. The discussion, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Recommendation to close dangerous junction will impact 2,000 homes
2000 homes are set to be affected after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) recommended the closure of a dangerous junction in the local area. The junction ... Read More
Concerns about ‘ridiculously sharp and dangerous’ corner
Residents of Lealand Estate in Bawnogue have raised further concerns about the upgrades to roads in the area, due to be completed in mid-October. A ... Read More
Local Faces: Abul Shapon
Cricket is the second biggest sport in the world with an estimated 2.5 billion avid fans, writes Ken Doyle. Love for the game is particularly ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘I was a wife for two days and now I’m a widow’
“You’re a bride for a day and you’re supposed to be a wife for a lifetime. I was a wife for two days and now ... Read More
Shocking the number of crimes by minors on bail
Minors on bail were suspected offenders in 325 crimes in the Garda district encompassing Clondalkin and Ballyfermot in the past three years. The Department of ... Read More
Beauty technician driving a speeding Polo car is fined €750
A BEAUTY technician was fined €750 for speeding on the motorway and overtaking cars while in the middle lane. Shauna Bradley (20), with an address ... Read More
Lucan
Playground equipment set on fire
An arson attack on a local playground in Lucan last Wednesday has caused concern for locals. A structure in the Castlegate Park play area was ... Read More
Council to take over ‘direct responsibility’ on pool works
WATCH: The council have now taken over “direct responsibility” for works to complete the Lucan pool facilities. Chief executive Colm Ward confirmed that the contract ... Read More
Showing chess moves as Gaeilge to a TikTok star
A student from Coláiste Cois Life in Lucan will feature in a new documentary to be aired on TG4 about Ireland’s Education & Training Boards ... Read More
Sport
Rovers U14s Rock in cup decider
THE Shamrock Rovers U14 squad have won the Eddie Wallace Cup following victory against St Patrick’s Athletic last weekend at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. ... Read More
Sport
OLV slip past Old Bawn challenge
OLV FC gained a good three points in Markevicz Park on Saturday when they entertained Old Bawn Athletic 2nds and ran out 3-2 winners, in ... Read More
Sport
High-five from Pat’s in Farren Cup final
ST PATRICKS Athletic U17s defeated Waterford 5-0 at the Carlisle Grounds last Saturday in order to win the Mark Farren Cup. The opening goal came ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh ladies do club proud in cup decider
THE Kilnamanagh Ladies came up just short last weekend in their cup final against St Pauls Artane losing 2-1 at the AUL Complex after a ... Read More
Sport
St Francis women secure their second trophy of the season
ST FRANCIS women's team won the Monty Baker Cup last Saturday at the AUL Complex after picking up a totally dominant victory against Home Farm. ... Read More
Business
Tackling food-packaging waste with The Alternative Craic
South Dublin Chamber has issued a warm welcome to their newest business member, one that aims to tackle food-packaging waste at the source. Shivani Dedhia, ... Read More
Business
GAA star steps down as Sanctuary Runners CEO
FORMER Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh Macauley is stepping down from his role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners, a not-for-profit community organisation. The eight-time All-Ireland ... Read More
Business
Former Shamrock Rovers CEO is appointed FAI Director of Football
FORMER Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin has been appointed The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as Director of Football. A former League of Ireland player ... Read More
Business
Ireland looks at ‘significant challenges’ that must be faced
The new President of Ibec has said Ireland faces “significant challenges that must be addressed head-on” – including infrastructure deficits. Colin Hunt, the chief executive ... Read More
Business
Nominations for South Dublin best business awards now open
SOUTH Dublin Chamber has announced that nominations are now open for the annual South Dublin County Business Awards 2025. The awards are about celebrating, showcasing, ... Read More
An Coimisiún Pleanála gives a thumbs down to Boomers pub
A planning appeal to allow a Clondalkin pub be extended into an aparthotel has been refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála. A planning application was lodged ... Read More
On yer bikes now!
PLANS for a bicycle-storage unit on the grounds of Technological University Dublin Tallaght have been approved by South Dublin County Council. The third-level college sought ... Read More
Change of use wanted for Airton Plaza centre
A planning application has been submitted for an education/day care centre at a new housing development in the heart of Tallaght. Stewarts Care, which provides ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Culture Night takes centre stage across South Dublin
There will be many events across South Dublin County to look forward to this Culture Night. “The greatest songwriter of this time", as referred to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Steptacular’ show from arts school at World Finals
"WE ARE ecstatic to say Steptacular did brilliantly, and we are so proud of what all the students have achieved," exclaims Nicole McDonald of Steptacular ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Oasis tribute band are ‘blown away by response’
"WHEN we saw that Oasis were reuniting, we thought to ourselves, 'come on and let's make a band,' so I asked a few of my ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Craneflies and leatherjackets
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: Chocolate Ganache Baked Cheesecake
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
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
