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Dalata Hotel group rejects €1.3 billion takeover offer
Jun 10, 2025
THE Dalata Hotel Group has rejected a €1.3 billion takeover offer from Scandinavian property companies Pandox and Eiendomsspar. Ireland's largest hotel group, Dalata said this week... Read More
Tallaght
Scooters, illegal parking, speeding are problematic
Illegal parking and excessive speeding on the Maplewood Road were the main issues raised at the first Garda Clinic for the Springfield Neighbourhood Residents Association ... Read More
Teacher cuts lead to classroom mergers
First and second class students will be merged together in classes of 25 children in a Kilnamanagh primary school due to cuts to teaching staff. ... Read More
Man found with €230k in cash and five Rolex watches is jailed
A man found in possession of over €230,000 in cash and five Rolex watches has been jailed for three years, reports Eimear Dodd. Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
Concerns vape shops deliberately targeting teens
There are concerns that vape shops in town and village centres that advertise sweets and energy drinks alongside vapes are deliberately “targeting” teenagers. Parents have ... Read More
Enterprise project that helps young people dismantle negative beliefs
Oreoluwa Alfred, a 5th year student from Colaiste Bride Clondalkin was awarded 3rd place with a prize from Workday at the Teen-Turn Technovation Regional Pitching ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘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
Future of arts festival remains uncertain following meeting
THE future of a major arts festival in Ballyfermot is still uncertain after an emergency meeting with council officials last week. The Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Lucan
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
More information needed in change of use plans for shop
ADDITIONAL information has been requested for the change of use of a furniture shop and window shop/showroom to a multi-functional space to include a place ... Read More
Sport
Robbie Keane scores famous World Cup goal on this day in 2002
THIS day 23 years ago saw one of the most iconic moments in Irish football take place. The venue was the Kashima Stadium in Japan. ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh girls win U12 Cup winners Cup
KILNAMANAGH’S Under 12s Girls team made history recently as they won the inaugural girls Cup Winners Cup emerging 4-2 victors against Bloomfield FC. The cup ... Read More
Sport
Kingswood U19s do the league and cup double
A SEASON to remember for Kingswood under 19s who have managed to complete a double in this year's campaign. It would be a series of ... Read More
Sport
Jack Woolley returns to secure gold in Greece
JACK Woolley made his return to Taekwondo after an eight month hiatus from the sport, picking up a gold medal at the Greek Open. The ... Read More
Sport
Tohill does the double in Mondello Park
Terenure's Derek Tohill did the double at Mondello Park at the weekend with victory in the Supercar final on Sunday, reports Barry Cregg. It was ... 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
Business
Tech distributor opens new HQ as part of expansion
SPECIALIST tech distributor Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has opened a new HQ in South County Business Park. The firm, which was previously known as DataSolutions, ... Read More
Kelland Homes lodge proposals for 233 dwellings in Clonburris
PROPERTY developer Kelland Homes has lodged an application for 233 dwellings at a site in Clonburris in Dublin 22. The plans lodged include the construction ... Read More
GAA club lodge plans for upgrades to pitch
A GAA club has lodged planning permission for upgrades to their pitch and stands. St Mary’s GFC in Saggart have applied for permission to replace ... Read More
Concerns raised over apartment block height and sustainability at Bruce House
Major concerns have been raised over the height and suitability of a planned apartment building in Tallaght Village. Plans were lodged earlier this year for ... 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
Arts & Culture
The ELO Experience: Seven-Piece Band is performing in The Civic
This week, we sat down with Kevin Butler to discuss the show, which performs in the Civic on June 5 at 8pm. A KICKING 7-piece ... 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
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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
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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
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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
