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Closure of childcare service will impact local families
The closure of a childcare service in Fettercairn could impact 11 children and the service staff, should it proceed as announced by Tallaght Childcare Centre. ... Read More

Calls to review Irish Business Against Litter ‘confused’ report
Tallaght residents and councillors called for a review of the annual Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) report as the area’s ranking was brought down by ... Read More
Local Faces: Noel Keogh
As part of The Echo celebrating 45 years, we’re celebrating local faces and places. We share the stories of local people, and remind ourselves of ... Read More
Project sees 27 age-friendly homes built with homegrown timber frame
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and Coillte are collaborating on a sustainable house-building project on Council land at Melrose Court, Clondalkin. The innovative project will ... Read More

Trike enthusiast run to raise funds for Debra
A trike enthusiast is one of the key organisers behind a major bike and trike run raising funds for Debra, the national charity supporting those ... Read More
Village festival takes centre stage
"We are delighted that so many have come on board for this year's Clondalkin Village Festival from 20th to 22nd June," says Cllr Francis Timmons. ... Read More
Primary school unveil new school signs thanks to generous donation from family
A primary school have unveiled a new school sign, thanks to a generous donation from a local family looking to remember their brother. A special ... Read More

Youth group are part of project to challenge racism
Members of a Ballyfermot youth group embarked on a recent trip to Italy as part of a project to challenge racism. 22 members of the ... Read More
Man (23) stole car which led to the death of owner
A MAN who stole a car which led to the death of its owner in 2022, was sentenced to an additional six months imprisonment for ... Read More
‘Challenging year’ for the tidy towns group due to village works
Lucan Tidy Towns will go ahead with entering the 2025 National Tidy Towns competition, despite a “challenging year”. The committee announced that “after some deliberation”, ... Read More

Open call for village festival artists
A village festival has issued an open call for performers and artists for their 2025 event. Applications are now open for this year’s Lucan Festival, ... Read More
Electric vehicle charging points upgraded for customers at Leisure Centre car park
Electric vehicle charging points in the new Lucan Leisure Centre car park will be able to fully charge cars while customers are using the gym ... Read More
Change of use of former Agnelli Motors from warehouse to office
PLANS have been lodged at the former Agnelli Motors on the Greenhills Road for the partial change of use from warehouse to office use at ... Read More
Canal Bank development launches availability of 60 affordable new homes with a promise of 2,400 more in Clonburris
South Dublin County Council was delighted to welcome Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, to the launch of 60 new one-, two-, ... Read More
TU Dublin application for storage unit for 75 bicycles
Technological University Dublin Tallaght has lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for a storage unit to accommodate 75 bicycles. The unit will be ... Read More