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News
‘I dont want to die in a house not fit for me’
Feb 27, 2025
A wheelchair-bound council tenant who can’t use her kitchen to cook has asked South Dublin County Council to refit her house as soon as possible. “I... Read More
Tallaght
Parents of kids with special needs plan 24-hour protest
Over 120 parents of children with special needs will hold a 24-hour sleep out at the Department of Education tomorrow to protest a lack of ... Read More
Five years jail for man (24) attacking former girlfriends
A 24-year-old Dublin man has been jailed for five years for attacking two former girlfriends, coercive control of one of them, as well as threatening ... Read More
Main challenge is to respond to sharp rise in use of canisters
The Connect4 project renewed their aim of “keeping the young people of West Tallaght occupied and engaged” after a new team leader was appointed in ... Read More
Clondalkin
59 meetings held to ‘better understand’ local needs of transport during LAP
THE third round of consultation for the transport and mobility focus of the Clondalkin Local Area Plan (LAP) saw close to 60 meetings take place ... Read More
Blind man (25) told ‘we are housing you not your dog’
A BLIND man on the medical housing list does not understand why the council offered him suitable accommodation and then took the offer away. Paul ... Read More
Horse left to die in known hotspot
A HORSE was left to die for days in a known hotspot in Clondalkin, according to charity group My Lovely Horse (MLH). The animal rescue ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New chapter as work starts on learning network campus
A significant milestone was marked on Friday, February 14 as construction work commenced at the site of a new National Learning Network (NLN) campus at ... Read More
‘Informal’ courier’ caught with a bag containing €140,000 in cash is jailed
An “informal” courier who was caught with a bag containing €140,000 in cash has been jailed for 33 months, reports Isabel Hayes. Andrzej Slyk (40) ... Read More
HIQA inspection on IPAS Centre found one staff member had no garda vetting
A HIQA inspection on an IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Service) centre in Inchicore found no garda vetting for one staff member and improvements required in ... Read More
Lucan
70-year-old may have to ‘move to Spain’ if Rent Pressure Zones are abolished
A 70-year-old might have to “move to Spain” if Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are abolished, as her rent in West Dublin already takes two thirds ... Read More
Man caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb inside wooden shelves
A man who was caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb which arrived into the country hidden inside wooden shelves has been jailed for six ... Read More
Completion of swimming pool continues to be a ‘challenge’
STILL no definitive date yet for when the long running saga of Lucan Swimming Pool will be open to the public. South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Sport
Golden Cobra members secure county titles
THERE is a feel-good factor at Golden Cobra Boxing Club at the moment with four of its members reaching Dublin County Championship finals in the ... Read More
Sport
Boxers named in Ireland team to take on Wales
THREE local boxers have been named in the Ireland team to take on Wales in an international in the historic Guildhall in Derry on Saturday, ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock secure promotion in EuroHockey Challenge
THREE Rock Rovers sat through a tense waiting game before finally having their promotion up to the second tier of European indoor hockey copper-fastened on ... Read More
Sport
Glenanne women dig deep to book a final place
GLENANNE women’s first team played host to Naas in what was to be a battle in the semi-final of the Jacqui Potter Shield competition, winning ... Read More
Sport
Rovers to focus on league clash with champions Shels
SHAMROCK Rovers will be turning their attentions back to the domestic league this Saturday after their fantastic run in the UEFA Conference League came to ... Read More
Business
Four-generations family business is going strong
A FAMILY business that has employed over four generations and provided countless work experience opportunities for local kids is celebrating its 40-year anniversary this year. ... Read More
LEO
Student Enterprise Talks: Dream It, Build It, Be it!
ADVERTORIAL South Dublin Local Enterprise Week 2025 has been officially launched at a special event at Work IQ, Innovation Quarter Tallaght. Taking place from March ... Read More
LEO
Local Enterprise Student Enterprise Programme
The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin’s Student Enterprise Programme is an educational and fun-packed initiative that teaches second level students what it’s really like to ... Read More
Business
LockerFix looks to secure €9m contract to provide schools with mobile phone pouches
BALDONNELL business LockerFix is looking to secure a government contract worth up to €9m to provide schools with pouches for mobile phones. Former Irish rugby ... Read More
Business
Bliss cafe is back in business after it closed at end of last year
THERE was good news for a local business in Tallaght with the reemergence of a café that closed before Christmas. The award-winning Bliss Cafe, located ... Read More
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More
Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure
LENS Media who have plans for a state-of-the-art TV and film studios have lodged an appeal with South Dublin County Council over the development contribution ... Read More
Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park
PLANNING permission has been granted by South Dublin County Council for Deansrath Family Health Centre (DFHC) to build a new child and family centre in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Panto is a big success: Drama group staged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
"OUR panto “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” went brilliantly," according to Michaela Courtney, PR officer of Clondalkin Drama Group. "We had some of our biggest ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Lasagne of love
I’ve used the same authentic Lasagne recipe for over a decade now but recently I’ve found myself scouring through my vast supply of cookbooks looking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Holding back the water
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
Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre
“Language is a very important part of our identity, and linguistic diversity enriches our society," says Tony Fegan, Creative Producer of the 8th Mother Tongues ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Seven Ages of Mam: Hilarious show about life as a woman, daughter and a mother
A LAUGH-out-loud funny yet poignant one woman show starring Pauline O’Driscoll ('Smalltown,' 'The Young Offenders,' 'The Tourist') in which Mam hilariously reminisces about her life ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
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Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
