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News
Neighbourhood tension from apartment parking problems
Jul 21, 2025
A major lack of parking spaces in a newly built apartment complex has given rise to tensions with neighbouring communities. There are only 67 parking spaces... Read More
Tallaght
Tallaght Wheelers raise almost €4,000 in 212km cycle to Galway’s Eyre Square
Tallaght Wheelers Cycling Club recently organised a fundraising event which saw them cycle 212km from Dublin to Eyre Square Galway in support of Women’s Aid, ... Read More
Chef was found with over €400k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
A chef caught with €400,000 of cannabis at Dublin Airport has been jailed for two years, reports Eimear Dodd. James Fuery (32), of Brookview Grove, ... Read More
St Dominic’s church celebrates 50 years with a special Mass
The first modern church ever built in Tallaght – St Dominic’s church – will celebrate 50 years this week. In July 1974, two years after ... Read More
Clondalkin
Escalating resources and ‘holistic approach’ needed for gang feuds
Additional resources and a “holistic approach” are needed to tackle an escalating gang feud in Clondalkin. That’s according to Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward, following ... Read More
Litter problems at Lett’s Field stop
Calls have been made for a bin to be installed at a bus stop on the Neilstown Road due to issues with litter. The bus ... Read More
Ha Long Bay – from Clondalkin to Vietman
You’d think that, after cycling almost 12,000 kilometres from Dublin to Vietnam, Gavin Quinn would be sick of the bike after coming home. Not so. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Young Palestinian GAA players devastated by Irish visa refusal
A group of young GAA players due to travel to Ireland from Palestine have been denied visas by the Irish Immigration Service. Over 30 children ... Read More
Young woman attacked by group of girls feels ‘crippling anxiety’ since
A young woman has told a court that she has been left with “crippling anxiety” after she was punched and kicked by a group in ... Read More
School looking for retention permission for prefab rooms
THE Board of Management of St Louis de Marillac National School in Ballyfermot are looking for retention permission on prefabricated classroom buildings. Located at Drumfinn ... Read More
Lucan
Call for more Park Rangers to monitor amenities of the areas
There are no plans to increase the number of Park Rangers in the Lucan area, despite two new parks opening and a third “currently in ... Read More
Artists vibrant colours palettes and unique style
Five artists from Dublin have been selected to exhibit their work at the prestigious Connecting Artists 2025 Exhibition, hosted at the Royal College of Surgeons ... Read More
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
Sport
Ballyboden camps go from strength to strength
BALLYBODEN St Endas first established their kids camp program for the summer in 2005, 20 years later and the camps have just gone from strength ... Read More
Sport
Crumlin hoping to upset FAI Cup champions
THE second round of the FAI Cup is upon us and Crumlin United have been drawn away to play current holders Drogheda United at United ... Read More
Sport
O’Connell to represent Ireland in European C’ships
KATE O’Connell of Lucan Harriers is one of the athletes who has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming U23 European Championships. The selection ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght AC’S Aigboboh to represent Ireland
TALLAGHT AC sprinter Sean Aigboboh has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming European Under 23 championships. His most recent competition at the national ... Read More
Sport
Local clubs kick off Inter C’ships
THE Dublin Premiere Intermediate and Intermediate Hurling Championships kicked off last weekend with several teams competing. The Intermediate Championship saw Lucan Sarsfields, Round Towers Clondalkin ... Read More
Business
Most Innovative Transformation award presented to An Cosán
An Cosán has been awarded the prestigious “Most Innovative Transformation” award at the Digital Transformation and AI Awards 2025. The organisation received its award recognising ... Read More
Business
Citizens Information celebrates 50 years serving community
“I was extremely unsure about how to go about applying for housing under medical grounds. After visiting the Citizens Information not only have they armed ... Read More
Business
Over 90 members attend South Dublin Chamber annual BBQ
SOUTH Dublin Chamber members enjoyed a fantastic evening at their annual Summer BBQ held in Áras Chrónáin, Clondalkin. Over 90 members attended and had the ... 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
Tenants are left in limbo since ‘in situ’ scheme was suspended
Tenants who were working with the council to purchase their homes under the Tenant-in-Situ scheme have been left in limbo since the scheme was suspended ... 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
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Mixed benefits of warm weather
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
Talented Josh is named Best Actor at Irish Musical Societies
YOUNG Clondalkin native Josh Winters is a talented actor, singer and dancer who has been working professionally since the age of 15. He has been ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Miracle Club back due to popular demand
"IT IS terrific to be asked back and means that the film resonated with the audience," remarks Ballyfermot-born actor and screenwriter Jimmy Smallhorne. The interview ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Joe’s show is inspired after going for hair transplant
"THIS show was written on the back of me going to Turkey for a hair transplant!" Joe Dowlin’s (Joe Irish, to avoid confusion with Joe ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Gearoid Rage wants his audiences to belly laugh
"I THINK it's my best show so far," states comedian Gearoid Farrelly regarding his latest tour, 'Gearoid Rage', coming to the Civic on July 18. ... 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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Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
ADVERTORIAL Ohk energy, Ireland’s largest and most trusted solar installer, analysed how much electricity Dublin residents can expect to produce from solar. As part of ... Read More
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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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
ADVERTORIAL Home care is not just about helping with physical tasks, it's about building trusting relationships, preventing loneliness, and creating a support network that respects ... 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
