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What’s the storey?
Jul 15, 2025
A housing association has lodged an appeal after they were awarded planning permission for a residential development in Crumlin – with major conditions. Cabhrú Housing Association... Read More
Tallaght
New plaza design will be ‘considerable loss’ of open and accessible community space
Two new raised flower beds in Tallaght village will cause a “considerable loss” of open and accessible community space on the Main Street, said Tallaght ... Read More
Art exhibition and fitness event puts disability first
An art exhibition and fitness event were held in The Park Community Centre, Ballycullen, to wrap up on a successful term of community mornings for ... Read More
Works to begin on derelict site where boy (12) was killed
Works are due to commence in the coming weeks to build 16 council apartments at a Tallaght site where a boy was killed by a ... Read More
Clondalkin
Horsing around – in a good way!
The people of Clondalkin got a glimpse of what goes on inside one of the most unique resources their community has, and indeed the only ... Read More
Five-a-side Football Fun Day to raise funds for LauraLynn Hospice
A Clondalkin family is holding a family football day in memory of their son and in honour of his 21st birthday. Hayden McLafferty passed away ... Read More
Public water station installation ‘in the hands of Uisce Éireann’
The installation of a public water station in Collinstown Park is “very much in the hands of Uisce Éireann”, according to a senior council official. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Celebration of creativity’ at the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival
A packed programme of events across nine days is set to take place for the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival this July. The Ballyfermot Cherry ... Read More
Local Faces: Ray Moore
The Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century was an extremely important artistic and political lobby in Ireland and Britain, writes Ken Doyle. ... Read More
Solar compactors to replace open bins in bid to combat seagull scourge
A number of bins on the Ballyfermot Road will be replaced with solar compactor bins over the coming weeks to prevent seagulls from scattering food ... Read More
Lucan
High-power electric vehicle-charging hub refused permission at Circle K
AN Bord Pleanála has upheld South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse a high-power electric vehicle charging hub at Circle K on Lucan Road. Located ... Read More
Waltzing RAMS, Japanese Gardens and fish and chips
Members of the RAMS in Rhythm group took part in an “educational trip” around Waterford and Kilkenny. Twenty members of the musical group paid a ... Read More
Credit Union seeks go-ahead for 3-storey office building
Lucan District Credit Union has applied for permission for the construction of a new three-storey office building. Located at The Laurels in Ballydowd, the planning ... Read More
Sport
Peas appoint girls Director of Football
Peamount United have appointed Ken Tougher as their new Girls Director of Football. Born in Clondalkin, Tougher has been involved in the club for almost ... Read More
Sport
Slade Valley run fundraiser to invest in new machinery
SLADE Valley Golf Club based in Brittas, are hosting a fundraiser on July 19 which will see all profits put towards investing in new machinery ... Read More
Sport
O’Toole makes squad for the World of Havoc
TWENTY FIVE boxers have been selected to represent Ireland in the World of Havoc boxing tournament being held in Florida later on this month with ... Read More
Sport
Exciting developments for rugby club
TALLAGHT Rugby Club held their AGM meeting last week with a number of exciting new developments for the club being discussed. The Echo spoke to ... Read More
Sport
‘Skipper’ spent 60 years involved with St Francis
A LEGEND of St Francis football club, Christy ‘Skipper’ Maguire passed away recently. A stalwart of St Francis football club, Skipper spent 60 odd years ... Read More
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
Business
Core infrastructures have knock-on impact on quality of life for firms
CORE infrastructure deficiencies have been the “defining shortcomings of the past decade”, according to Chambers Ireland. Speaking on the ongoing review of the National Development ... Read More
Business
Calls for a ‘customer and staff parking only’ at shopping area
RECENT changes at Castletymon Shopping Centre have led to improvements with major Centra refurbishments, new signage for Macari’s, and the council’s enhancement project for the ... Read More
Business
Coffee venture moves its location to community centre
A QUICK turnaround with a new location has kept the Fools and Horses Coffee venture going. The shipping-container-style business was previously located in a car ... Read More
Business
Abacus Systems acquired in seven-figure deal by IT.ie
GREENHILLS company Abacus Systems has been acquired by IT.ie in a seven-figure deal. As a result, the Irish-managed IT services company IT.ie expects its revenues ... Read More
Uisce Éireann proposes an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate
Uisce Éireann has lodged an application for an Operations Centre in Cookstown Industrial Estate. Located at Unit 81 A and B Cookstown Estate Road, the ... Read More
Green light for three new pipelines at Grange Castle
Gas Networks Ireland was granted permission to construct three new gas pipelines in Grange Castle Business Park, at the Microsoft Data Centre and the Greener ... Read More
Cost rental landmark achievement
THE first local authority funded standalone cost-rental development in Ireland was launched by South Dublin County Council. The project, named Innovation Square and comprising 133 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
KIMS celebrate 10 years as a society
"YOU could say it’s been in motion for the last 10 years,” said Nikki Johnston, PRO and Events Coordinator of KIMS. To mark their 10th ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Electra Stage School high energy show
"NOBODY is in it for the glory," smiles Derek Corrigan of Kilnamanagh-based Electra Stage School. Two vibrant performances, one at 3 o’clock and another at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Moth camouflage
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
Singer songwriter Bradley announces two headline shows
KINGSWOOD singer-songwriter Bradley Marshall has announced two new headline shows for November. The first show will be performed on November 8 in the Grand Social, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Audience delighted with North Clondalkin Community Choir show
"THE big day was here!" exclaims Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir regarding their performance at last weekend's Clondalkin Village Festival. Weeks of intense ... 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
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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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
