Tallaght

Main challenge is to respond to sharp rise in use of canisters

Alessia Micalizzi- February 26, 2025 0

The Connect4 project renewed their aim of “keeping the young people of West Tallaght occupied and engaged” after a new team leader was appointed in ... Read More

Main challenge is to respond  to sharp rise in use of canisters
Fr Frank appointed new Vicar Forane for the Tallaght Deanery

Fr Frank appointed new Vicar Forane for the Tallaght Deanery

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The Archdiocese of Dublin has announced the appointment of Fr Frank Drescher of the Kilnamanagh and Castleview parish as the new Vicar Forane for the ... Read More

Mother concerned at unsafe crossing outside son’s school

Mother concerned at unsafe crossing outside son’s school

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A mother was “extremely angry and frightened” as she had to pull her son back from an unsafe crossing outside of his school. Concerns over ... Read More

Clondalkin

Blind man (25) told ‘we are housing you not your dog’

Maurice Garvey- February 26, 2025 0

A BLIND man on the medical housing list does not understand why the council offered him suitable accommodation and then took the offer away. Paul ... Read More

Blind man (25) told ‘we are housing you not your dog’
Horse left to die in known hotspot

Horse left to die in known hotspot

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A HORSE was left to die for days in a known hotspot in Clondalkin, according to charity group My Lovely Horse (MLH). The animal rescue ... Read More

Plans sought for emergency accommodation at Towerville

Plans sought for emergency accommodation at Towerville

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PLANS are being sought for emergency accommodation for homeless families at Towerville on Tower Road, Clondalkin. Emerald Project Management Ltd have applied to South Dublin ... Read More

Ballyfermot

‘Informal’ courier’ caught with a bag containing €140,000 in cash is jailed

Echo Staff- February 26, 2025 0

An “informal” courier who was caught with a bag containing €140,000 in cash has been jailed for 33 months, reports Isabel Hayes. Andrzej Slyk (40) ... Read More

‘Informal’ courier’ caught with a bag containing €140,000 in cash is jailed
HIQA inspection on IPAS Centre found one staff member had no garda vetting

HIQA inspection on IPAS Centre found one staff member had no garda vetting

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A HIQA inspection on an IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Service) centre in Inchicore found no garda vetting for one staff member and improvements required in ... Read More

Man stole handbag from woman (78) containing €2

Man stole handbag from woman (78) containing €2

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A man who stole a handbag which contained €2 from a 78-year-old woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison, writes Claire Henry. Dublin ... Read More

Lucan

70-year-old may have to ‘move to Spain’ if Rent Pressure Zones are abolished

Alessia Micalizzi- February 26, 2025 0

A 70-year-old might have to “move to Spain” if Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are abolished, as her rent in West Dublin already takes two thirds ... Read More

70-year-old may have to ‘move to Spain’ if Rent Pressure Zones are abolished
Man caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb inside wooden shelves

Man caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb inside wooden shelves

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A man who was caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb which arrived into the country hidden inside wooden shelves has been jailed for six ... Read More

Completion of swimming pool continues to be a ‘challenge’

Completion of swimming pool continues to be a ‘challenge’

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STILL no definitive date yet for when the long running saga of Lucan Swimming Pool will be open to the public. South Dublin County Council ... Read More

Sport

The Active South Dublin Sport Development Grant is Now Open!

- February 26, 2025 0

The Active South Dublin Sport Development Grant is Now Open! Apply for funding to support equipment, facility upgrades and program initiatives. For eligibility, details and ... Read More

The Active South Dublin Sport Development Grant is Now Open!
Sport

Rovers incredible run comes to an end

- February 21, 2025 0

“Pride is our overwhelming emotion this morning,” says Shamrock Rovers Football Club after they crashed out of the UEFA Conference League after a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out ... Read More

Rovers incredible run comes to an end
Sport

Massive games for Ireland – Keenan

- February 20, 2025 0

IRELAND senior men’s head coach Mark Keenan has finalised a squad of 12 players that will compete in two crucial FIBA Basketball World Cup European ... Read More

Massive games for Ireland – Keenan
Sport

Ballyer and Dublin Bus play out a draw

- February 20, 2025 0

DUBLIN Bus and Ballyfermot United played out a 3-3 draw in Leinster Senior Division One A at the CIE Works at the weekend. In what ... Read More

Ballyer and Dublin Bus play out a draw
Sport

Three Rock contest EuroHockey challenge after national success

- February 20, 2025 0

THREE Rock Rovers retained their Irish National Indoor Trophy last week when they edged out Corinthian 4-3 in the final. This was their 13th Irish ... Read More

Three Rock contest EuroHockey challenge after national success
Business

Four-generations family business is going strong

- February 26, 2025 0

A FAMILY business that has employed over four generations and provided countless work experience opportunities for local kids is celebrating its 40-year anniversary this year. ... Read More

Four-generations family business is going strong
LEO

Student Enterprise Talks: Dream It, Build It, Be it!

- February 25, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL South Dublin Local Enterprise Week 2025 has been officially launched at a special event at Work IQ, Innovation Quarter Tallaght. Taking place from March ... Read More

Student Enterprise Talks: Dream It, Build It, Be it!
LEO

Local Enterprise Student Enterprise Programme

- February 25, 2025 0

The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin’s Student Enterprise Programme is an educational and fun-packed initiative that teaches second level students what it’s really like to ... Read More

Local Enterprise Student Enterprise Programme
Business

LockerFix looks to secure €9m contract to provide schools with mobile phone pouches

- February 25, 2025 0

BALDONNELL business LockerFix is looking to secure a government contract worth up to €9m to provide schools with pouches for mobile phones. Former Irish rugby ... Read More

LockerFix looks to secure €9m contract to provide schools with mobile phone pouches
Business

Bliss cafe is back in business after it closed at end of last year

- February 21, 2025 0

THERE was good news for a local business in Tallaght with the reemergence of a café that closed before Christmas. The award-winning Bliss Cafe, located ... Read More

Bliss cafe is back in business after it closed at end of last year
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises

Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises

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PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More

Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure

Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure

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LENS Media who have plans for a state-of-the-art TV and film studios have lodged an appeal with South Dublin County Council over the development contribution ... Read More

Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park

Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park

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PLANNING permission has been granted by South Dublin County Council for Deansrath Family Health Centre (DFHC) to build a new child and family centre in ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Panto is a big success: Drama group staged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

- February 21, 2025 0

"OUR panto “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” went brilliantly," according to Michaela Courtney, PR officer of Clondalkin Drama Group. "We had some of our biggest ... Read More

Panto is a big success: Drama group staged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Arts & Culture

JP Food: Lasagne of love

- February 21, 2025 0

I’ve used the same authentic Lasagne recipe for over a decade now but recently I’ve found myself scouring through my vast supply of cookbooks looking ... Read More

JP Food: Lasagne of love
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Holding back the water

- February 21, 2025 0

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

Nature on our doorsteps: Holding back the water
Arts & Culture

Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre

- February 20, 2025 0

“Language is a very important part of our identity, and linguistic diversity enriches our society," says Tony Fegan, Creative Producer of the 8th Mother Tongues ... Read More

Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre
Arts & Culture

Seven Ages of Mam: Hilarious show about life as a woman, daughter and a mother

- February 18, 2025 0

A LAUGH-out-loud funny yet poignant one woman show starring Pauline O’Driscoll ('Smalltown,' 'The Young Offenders,' 'The Tourist') in which Mam hilariously reminisces about her life ... Read More

Seven Ages of Mam: Hilarious show about life as a woman, daughter and a mother
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable

- February 21, 2025 0

January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills

- February 7, 2025 0

Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin

- January 24, 2025 0

Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds

- January 10, 2025 0

The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to  the wren, the king of all birds
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present

- December 12, 2024 0

Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More

Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Sponsored Content

Yoga for Everyone!

- February 19, 2025 0

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... Read More

Yoga for Everyone!
Sponsored Content

Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year

- December 18, 2024 0

ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More

Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
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Festive nights at The Abberley!

- December 16, 2024 0

ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More

Festive nights at The Abberley!
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year

- December 5, 2024 0

ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More

Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght

- October 15, 2024 0

WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More

Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght