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News
Search of house ‘quite a surprise’ to Annie’s mam
Jun 19, 2025
The mother of Annie McCarrick says she doesn’t have “any interest in justice”, and just wants her daughter’s body to be found. Nancy McCarrick, aged 81,... Read More
Tallaght
Annual Classic Car Show will have over 550 cars on display in Bohernabreena
The annual Classic Car Show in Bohernabreena is “primed to be a great success,” according to organisers, with 550 cars on display on Sunday, June ... Read More
Nina family fun day
NINA for Life Suicide Awareness group will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 21, between 12 noon and 4pm on the green area ... Read More
Dr Coady was always there for patients when they needed him
WHEN Dr Desmond P Coady opened a GP surgery in Tallaght in 1970, it set in motion his many decades of service to the community ... Read More
Clondalkin
Trike enthusiast run to raise funds for Debra
A trike enthusiast is one of the key organisers behind a major bike and trike run raising funds for Debra, the national charity supporting those ... Read More
Village festival takes centre stage
"We are delighted that so many have come on board for this year's Clondalkin Village Festival from 20th to 22nd June," says Cllr Francis Timmons. ... Read More
Deliberate targeting of ATMs gets over two years for accused
A man involved in a “deliberate” and “elaborate” spate of thefts from ATMs in Dublin city and county over a three-day period has been jailed, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Youth group are part of project to challenge racism
Members of a Ballyfermot youth group embarked on a recent trip to Italy as part of a project to challenge racism. 22 members of the ... Read More
Man (23) stole car which led to the death of owner
A MAN who stole a car which led to the death of its owner in 2022, was sentenced to an additional six months imprisonment for ... Read More
Extra €20,000 allocated for completion of Chapelizod ‘inclusive’ playground project
Construction on a new playground in Chapelizod “is expected to be completed” by later this year. Final design work is currently underway with the contractor ... Read More
Lucan
‘Challenging year’ for the tidy towns group due to village works
Lucan Tidy Towns will go ahead with entering the 2025 National Tidy Towns competition, despite a “challenging year”. The committee announced that “after some deliberation”, ... Read More
Open call for village festival artists
A village festival has issued an open call for performers and artists for their 2025 event. Applications are now open for this year’s Lucan Festival, ... Read More
Electric vehicle charging points upgraded for customers at Leisure Centre car park
Electric vehicle charging points in the new Lucan Leisure Centre car park will be able to fully charge cars while customers are using the gym ... Read More
Sport
Rovers coaching strategy from other disciplines
Stephen Bradley has addressed some of the issues which plagued Shamrock Rovers last year and how his own coaching strategy draws influence from a number ... Read More
Sport
Walking football
AS the domestic season rages on, the suspense in the League of Ireland is steadily rising. With first placed Shamrock Rovers taking on second place ... Read More
Sport
Scoil Aoife girls go from strength to strength
SCOIL Aoife have had great success in recent years with the girls football team impressing. After being set up in 2022. When the team was ... Read More
Sport
Must win game for Rovers in Dalymount against Bohs
THE biggest game of the season so far is set to take place next Monday in the Airtricity League as Shamrock Rovers take the trip ... Read More
Sport
St Anne’s U16s celebrate league success
ST ANNES U16 Camogie team won the Division 4 championship last weekend with a victory against St Patricks Palmerstown in the League final with a ... Read More
Business
GAA gloves makes the experience comfortable
Noctra young enterpreneurs recently launched a new brand of GAA gloves at the Lucan Sarsfields Club. Lucan men Matthew Guilfoyle, Louis Butler and Luca Kavanagh ... Read More
Business
Entrepreneurs travel to Japan for CEO Retreat
SOUTH Dublin entrepreneurs Gareth Sheridan (CEO Nutriband Inc) and Aine Kennedy (The Smooth Company) were among a delegation of 140 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs who ... Read More
Business
Lens Media contribution to council reduced by €276,018
THE operators of a planned movie studios in Grange Castle Business Park were successful in an appeal over planning contributions with South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Business
Louis Fitzgerald group in strong financial position
THE Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group is in a “strong financial position” according to their latest accounts. Operating profits by the group’s holding company Burtse Ltd, ... Read More
Business
Contractor will be appointed for design and installation of solar panels on council buildings
South Dublin County Council will appoint a contractor “in the coming weeks” for the design and installation of solar panels for suitable council buildings. This ... Read More
Change of use of former Agnelli Motors from warehouse to office
PLANS have been lodged at the former Agnelli Motors on the Greenhills Road for the partial change of use from warehouse to office use at ... Read More
Canal Bank development launches availability of 60 affordable new homes with a promise of 2,400 more in Clonburris
South Dublin County Council was delighted to welcome Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, to the launch of 60 new one-, two-, ... Read More
TU Dublin application for storage unit for 75 bicycles
Technological University Dublin Tallaght has lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for a storage unit to accommodate 75 bicycles. The unit will be ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion Lemon Shortbread & Delicious Lemon Posset
I’m a huge fan of citrus flavours and these two delicious recipes are a well needed hit of sunshine in everyone’s lives right now. These ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’
"I SAW a news report on a big flood in India; a newly wedded couple were floating in a big aluminium basin." This is what ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Balally Players bring you Shakespeare in the Park this summer
"A PLAY is like an iceberg – with most of the work unseen!" explains Balally Players PRO Joanne Keane. Balally Players Theatre Company is delighted ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Lovely Lacewings
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
Captivating evening of one-act plays
Harolds Cross Tallaght Musical Society (HXT) recently hosted a captivating evening of one-act plays and monologues, celebrating local talent and the vibrant spirit of community ... 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
