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Backlash against destruction of memorial garden for car park
Aug 04, 2025
Plans to replace a memorial garden in Rathfarnham with car-parking spaces have been reworked following a major public backlash. As part of South Dublin County Council’s... Read More
Tallaght
Beautiful celebration of St Dominic’s incredible parish
Celebrating 50 years of St Dominic’s Parish was a “beautiful gathering of faith memories and friendships,” said the parish team. On Sunday, July 20, 1975 ... Read More
Local Faces: Mary Keogh
Tallaght woman Mary Keogh is an extremely important figure in the world of international mediation, writes Ken Doyle. Mary’s younger years were spent in Tallaght ... Read More
FoodCloud redistributed over 330 million meals since 2013
TALLAGHT-based FoodCloud has redistributed the equivalent of 330 million meals since 2013. According to the non-profit’s latest financial report, between 2013 and 2024, FoodCloud rescued ... Read More
Clondalkin
Allegations of abuse towards prisoners by staff in Cloverhill
SOME Prison staff at Cloverhill Prison falsified records of two prisoners who were found dead in cells, and used “excess force” to subdue others, including ... Read More
Dubliner cycling 1,100km from Netherlands to Italy for Debra
A thrill-seeking Dubliner is gearing up for an 1,100 km cycle from The Netherlands to Italy – for an extremely good cause. Kalebh Fynes will be ... Read More
Permission granted for new Gaelscoil under construction
Planning permission has been granted for a three-storey extension to a new Gaelscoil campus already under construction on the Old Nangor Road. Dublin and Dun ... Read More
Ballyfermot
St Matthew’s fighting fit with credit union’s €10,000 boost
ST MATTHEW’S Boxing Club secured a substantial €10,000 in sponsorship from the Ballyfermot Credit Union. The funding will upgrade equipment, including a high quality technology ... Read More
Dementia care innovation
A Tallaght Hospital doctor and a nurse at Cherry Orchard Hospital made West Dublin proud as they received two awards for “innovative solutions to healthcare ... Read More
Twenty-five years in a row as chairman of committee for Vincent
Independent councillor Vincent Jackson will serve as chair of Dublin City Council’s South Central Area committee for the 25th year in a row. The independent ... Read More
Lucan
All-weather pitch granted for Lucan Sarsfields but floodlights refused
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new all-weather pitch for Lucan Sarsfields. However, permission has been refused for floodlights on the ... Read More
Grandfather allowed drone to be used in an attempted drug delivery to Cloverhill
A grandfather, who came under duress to allow his drone to be used for an attempted prison drug delivery and stored over €180,000 of criminal ... Read More
‘Dry side’ of long-delayed Lucan Leisure Centre to open
Sections of the long-awaited Lucan Leisure Centre are set to open this Monday. The ‘dry side’ of the long-delayed leisure centre project, which includes the ... Read More
Sport
Adeleke pulls out of National Championships this weekend
Rhasidat Adeleke has pulled out of the Irish National Athletics Championships this weekend citing injury issues that have been plaguing her for much of the ... Read More
Sport
Redmond on target as St Pat’s progress in Europe
St Patrick’s Athletic have managed to progress through to the next round of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers after a memorable second leg against Estonian ... Read More
Sport
Rovers focus on Derry before trip to Kosovo
Shamrock Rovers took on St Joseph’s of Gibraltar this Thursday evening at Tallaght Stadium with the match ending 0-0 in their second leg Europa League ... Read More
Sport
Rest and recovery for Ellen at World Championships
Templeogue swimmer Ellen Walshe has finished eighth in the World Swimming Championships 200m Butterfly event with a time of 2:08.34. Previously reaching the final of ... Read More
Sport
Athletes selected for U20 European C’ships
Three Tallaght AC athletes have been selected to represent Ireland at the European U20 T&F Championships in Finland between August 7 and August 10. Cormac ... Read More
Business
Selecting staff within the council is based on ‘merit and transparency’
The selection process for new staff within South Dublin County Council is “based on merit,” SDCC said in response to a councillor who questioned alleged ... Read More
Business
Arena sale nets €34 million for equity real estate manager Henderson Park
THE sale of the Arena Centre in Tallaght is understood to have netted €34 million for UK-headquartered private equity real estate manager Henderson Park. According ... Read More
Business
Dalata Hotels sold for €1.4 billion to Scandinavian property companies
THE sale of Dalata Hotel Group will provide better access to capital and a larger platform to “accelerate growth” according to senior figures at the ... Read More
Business
Small firms say that high costs of material pose substantial risk
TARIFFS, access to finance and rising input costs, are some of the biggest concerns facing Irish small and medium-sized enterprises, according to research from the ... Read More
Business
Entrepreneurs and businesses urged to take part in Expo 2025
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend one of the most important procurement events of the year: Government Supply Expo 2025: Pathways ... Read More
Conditions and revisions called ‘unwarranted and unreasonable’
Dalata Hotel Group have lodged an appeal over conditions attached to planning permission for new illuminated signs on the Maldron Hotel at Newlands Cross. The ... Read More
Ebb&Flow appeal against Padel Court Permission
Planning permission granted for three padel courts at St Mary’s College RFC has been appealed by the owners of a coffee stand on the sports ... Read More
Permission is granted for new 3G all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club
ST MARY’S GAA Club have had permission approved for a new 3G all-weather pitch. The Saggart club’s plans include works replacement of existing grass football ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Subsounds Youth Music Festival rocks for the third year
“I heard about SubSounds through my older brothers; they participated back in 2008 when it was formerly known as Rock School,” begins Lara Fleming, a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
It was a mad weekend for Sadhbh and Banna
Young Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane, who performed on the Six O’Clock Show on Virgin Media Television and headlined the Based festival at the Button Factory ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dear Zoo leaps onto the stage and shares a magical experience with the audience
“I HAD such a wonderful time doing the Christmas version of the show that I leapt at the chance to play Sally in Dear Zoo!” ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A battle of defence and response
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
That Spark – Song 7 of 12 by Acko in 2025
“SINGLE number seven of the twelve I’m releasing in 2025,” explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson, regarding his latest single ‘That Spark’, releasing July 25 on ... 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
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
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
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