This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
News
Planning for 402 apartments at former Good Counsel lands upheld after appeals
Oct 16, 2025
Planning permission for 402 apartments on the former Good Counsel lands in Ballyboden has been upheld following appeals. Permission was granted in 2023 for the new... Read More
Tallaght
Actor Stephen Jones named ambassador for awards night
Nominations are now open for the Tallaght Person of the Year 2025. The 42nd Tallaght Person of the Year Awards was officially launched by Tallaght ... Read More
Vine Group Festival takes place
The Vine Groups' Annual Euchariston harvest festival will be taking place this coming weekend, Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19 in the Church of ... Read More
‘Words cannot explain the impact that Sherrill had in our school’
Many tributes have been paid to a Kilnamanagh special needs assistant who was laid to last Tuesday and has been remembered as “a lovely friendly ... Read More
Clondalkin
Jailed for kicking then partner 15 times and stamping on her face
A father-of-four has been jailed after attacking his then-partner, kicking her over 15 times and stamping on her face so much that she pretended to ... Read More
Very special event held in Áras Chrónáin to express mBuíochas to President Higgins
On Saturday a very special event was held in Áras Chrónáin, Clondalkin, in Tribute to the President of Ireland, Mícheál D. Ó hUigínn, and his ... Read More
Residents concerned about the permeability of estates
“I would never have purchased a house at a laneway and the fact that the estate was a cul de sac made it more appealing.” ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Teen with string of criminal convictions ‘poses a danger’
A TEENAGER with a string of criminal offences was denied bail at Tallaght District Court. Calum McDonagh (18), with an address of Ballyfermot Road, Dublin ... Read More
Plans approved to demoloish and rebuild health centre
The HSE have been granted planning permission to demolish and rebuild a health centre in Crumlin. Dublin City Council approved the planning application to demolish ... Read More
Poet fired several shots into house where there was a child
A convicted criminal, who fired several shots into a house where there was a child, has been given a 10-year prison sentence at Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Lucan
Promenade closed due to anti-social behaviour
A local councillor has expressed disappointment after the Liffey Promenade was closed due to antisocial behaviour. Works are ongoing in the area as part of ... Read More
‘We’re very proud of the village and community’
“We’re very proud of the village and very proud of the community that we have here”. The Newcastle Community Week proved to be a success ... Read More
€300k set aside for transportation plans to help at congestion hotspots
€300,000 has been set aside for Local Transportation Plans in Dublin at congestion hotspots throughout the county, including Lucan. The work done in Lucan is ... Read More
Sport
Luck runs out for Glenanne in cup
LAST Saturday the Glenanne Women’s 1s played Armagh Hockey Club at Glenanne Park for the opening game in this year’s Irish Hockey Trophy competition. After ... Read More
Sport
Daire looking forward to next race in Monza
TALLAGHT native Daire Flock competed in the eighth round of the European Clio Cup Series over the weekend. The event was held at the Paul ... Read More
Sport
Spirited Cross Country display by Tallaght Athletes
TALLAGHT athletes produced a spirited display at the Dublin Novice and Even Age Cross Country Championships in the Phoenix Park on Sunday. Indeed, Emma Doody ... Read More
Sport
Peamount manager to step down from her role
PEAMOUNT United finished up their season with a thrilling game against Bohemians that ended in a 3-3 draw. The end of a season which has ... Read More
Sport
Liffey Descent ‘it’s a very challenging race’
ONGOING since 1959, The Liffey Descent will once again be going ahead this weekend with participants set to embark on this Saturday October 18th in ... Read More
Business
Sisk pick up Sustainable Business Impact Award
SOUTH Dublin County businesses were among the winners at the Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact (SBI) Awards 2025. Construction firm Sisk, headquartered in Citywest, picked ... Read More
Business
A simple thumbs-up emoji can spark very different reactions’
NEARLY one third of adults think the thumbs-up emoji is passive aggressive, according to research by Citywest broadband and telecoms provider Pure Telecom. Results of ... Read More
Business
Actavo recognised with Best Managed Companies Award
NANGOR Road company Actavo Group were among eight businesses recognised with the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade at Deloitte’s 17th annual awards programme. Actavo, an ... Read More
Business
Strong financial position presents a real opportunity to invest in infrastructure
CHAMBERS Ireland launched its pre-budget submission reflecting the shared priorities of affiliated Chambers of Commerce around the country. Calling on the Government to take decisive ... Read More
Business
PM Group see their overall revenues fall to €494 million
TALLAGHT construction management firm PM Group saw overall revenues fall to €494 million last year from €566 million in 2023. This was driven by a ... Read More
Plans for Tesla EV charging stations at shopping centre
PLANS have been submitted for Tesla electric vehicle charging stations at a shopping centre in Rathfarnham. Tesla Ireland have applied for planning permission to install ... Read More
Appeal is lodged over plans for 145 apartments
AN APPEAL has been lodged against planning permission for a major residential development on Kimmage Road. Permission was granted for 145 apartments at the Carlisle ... Read More
Car dealership lodge plans to demolish part of their showroom
A MAJOR car dealership in Tallaght have lodged a planning application to demolish part of their showroom. Kearys Renault & Dacia Belgard have applied for ... Read More
Arts & Culture
One-act productions by Clondalkin Drama Group delight the amazing audiences
"OUR one-act production, 'Secrets & Shipwrecks', went brilliantly!" beams Michaela Courtney of Clondalkin Drama Group, who performed in Quinlan's – The Black Lion pub from ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Mouth-watering Meatloaf
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
Arts & Culture
Nature Boy is Seán’s personal journey recording Irish birdsong
COMING to The Civic in October, as part of a nationwise sell-out show – 'Nature Boy' is a theatre talk by ornithologist Seán Ronayne about ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Awards are designed to support and elevate filmmaking talent
CREATIVE Ireland South Dublin, in partnership with LEO South Dublin, is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Ireland South Dublin Film Award 2025. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Drama group offer something a little different at Open Mic
LUCAN Drama continued its involvement with the Lucan Festival this year by offering something a little different. While last year there was a dramatic reenactment ... 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
The all-in-one kitchen hero for busy homes: The Ninja Foodi 8-Mode 6L Possible Cooker
ADVERTORIAL Just in time for the return to routine after summer holidays, the Ninja Foodi 8-Mode 6L Possible Cooker (MC1101) is the ultimate time-saver for ... Read More
Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
Sponsored Content
‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
Sponsored Content
The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: September Success – CV writing in 2025 keep it simple and stand out
Have you wondered how to make your CV stand out in 2025? With September here and the final quarter of the year underway, it’s the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
One very happy Slimming World Lady
ADVERTORIAL I am a 65-year-old woman and I have struggled with my weight all my life. I was never any more than two stone over ... Read More
