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Presidential hopefuls to lobby local councillors
Sep 18, 2025
Presidential hopefuls will have their chance to lobby councillors of South Dublin for their nomination this Friday afternoon. South Dublin County Council will hold an informal... Read More
Tallaght
People remember loved ones at ‘incredible’ candlelight vigil
Over a hundred people braved the weather in Tallaght on Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. The Tallaght World ... Read More
News as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: Agóid Náisiúnta na nGael
Beidh slógadh náisiúnta ar son na Gaeilge ar siúl an Satharn seo chugainn, an 20 Meán Fómhair ag 1:30 i.n. ó Chearnóg Parnell. Táthar ag ... Read More
Firhouse Men’s Shed receives €500 donation
Firhouse Men’s Shed received €500 from the Tallaght branch of Fanagan’s Funeral Home supporting community initiatives locally. “This was the first time we received such ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
Celebrating the third year of banter and ceilidh with Café le Cairde
Popular Clondalkin coffee morning group Café le Cairde celebrated three years of banter, beverages and ceilidh on Friday morning. Based in Áras Chrónáin, the grassroots ... Read More
Marking 30 years of support for substance users and families
The Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme (CASP) celebrated 30 years of supporting substance users and their families in the local community On Wednesday, September 3, a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Big turnout for brothers with rare disease
A fundraiser in aid of two young boys with a rare muscle-wasting condition, Conor and Dean, took place this past Sunday, September 7 at LoLo’s ... Read More
Calls for improved road markings
The council has been asked to ensure that improved road markings and a new yellow box are installed at a busy junction on the Ballyfermot ... Read More
Call for ‘Stonemount’ section to be Gaelscoil
There are calls for part of the former De La Salle school to be earmarked as a Gaelscoil for the area. The site of the ... Read More
Lucan
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
Traffic concerns and ‘Green Space Factor’ cause permission for houses to be turned down
An appeal has been lodged after planning permission was refused for three houses on the site of a car park behind a Lucan pub. A ... Read More
Seeking permission for 20 new apartments to be developed on Ballyowen vacant lot
Planning permission is being sought for 20 new apartments on a vacant lot in Ballyowen in Lucan. The proposed development is for a 3-5 storey ... 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
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
Business
Tallaght apprentices set to compete in world events
APPRENTICES attached to Tallaght Training Centre will compete in world and national events over the coming months, helped in no small part by their instructors. ... 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
