Tallaght

Toy Library Swap and Play designed to promote toy reuse and reduce waste

Echo Staff- June 30, 2025 0

Kilnamanagh Family Resource Centre hosted the launch of a toy-swap initiative that allows families to play while also learning about sustainability. The ‘Toy Library Swap ... Read More

Toy Library Swap and Play designed to promote toy reuse and reduce waste
No maintenance plan in place for monastic rampart

No maintenance plan in place for monastic rampart

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Concerns were raised about the legal status and the maintenance of a rampart monument in Tallaght village that dates back to the 8th century. According ... Read More

Local Faces: Barbara O’Malley

Local Faces: Barbara O’Malley

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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

Clondalkin

Demand for ban on vape shops opening near schools

Ellen Gough- June 30, 2025 0

Calls have been made for tighter controls over vape shops opening in Dublin village centres, and for a ban of any vape shops opening within ... Read More

Demand for ban on vape shops opening near schools
‘Postcard’ show garden wins Bloom award for students

‘Postcard’ show garden wins Bloom award for students

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A Dublin school took home a prize for their “postcard” show garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. Transition year students in St Kevin’s Community College ... Read More

Despite the rain nearly 7,000 attend popular village festival

Despite the rain nearly 7,000 attend popular village festival

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Thousands turned out across a sometimes wild and wet weekend for this year’s Clondalkin Village Festival. Up to 7,000 people took part in free events ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways

Ellen Gough- June 30, 2025 0

A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s waste management teams ... Read More

Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways
Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery

Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery

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A man involved in the “opportunistic” theft of 12 electric scooters from a Dublin business has been handed a suspended prison sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. ... Read More

Young man pleads guilty to procuring an attack on woman

Young man pleads guilty to procuring an attack on woman

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A man who procured an attack on a young woman which resulted in her losing vision permanently in one eye had harassed her on several ... Read More

Lucan

Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch

Michael Howley- June 30, 2025 0

LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More

Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch

Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch

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School students have raised over €10,000 for a new astroturf pitch by taking part in a fundraising walk. Scoil Mhuire National School, in Lucan, held ... Read More

Four prefabs in community college  almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’

Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’

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There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... Read More

Sport

Thomas Davis camogie section is moving in the right direction

- June 30, 2025 0

THERE has been a camogie revolution at Thomas Davis GAA Club with numbers at juvenile level expanding in recent years' The current success that the ... Read More

Thomas Davis camogie section is moving in the right direction
Sport

Boxing Club needs financial support to develop project

- June 30, 2025 0

THE “vital role” played by Jobstown Boxing Club in its community needs to be recognised through financial support according to the local councillors. At the ... Read More

Boxing Club needs financial support to develop project
Sport

‘I’m more than ready for it’ says U21 Irish star Cian

- June 30, 2025 0

TALLAGHT native Cian Dillon has made his debut at U21 level for the Irish national team in the recent batch of friendlies before the EURO ... Read More

‘I’m more than ready for it’ says U21 Irish star Cian
Sport

Bluebell United name Carroll as new manager

- June 30, 2025 0

BLUEBELL United have announced a new managerial appointment ahead of the upcoming league campaign with Terry Carroll being named as the new manager of the ... Read More

Bluebell United name Carroll as new manager
Sport

Camera system game changer for swimmers

- June 30, 2025 0

TEMPLEOGUE Swimming Club has implemented a revolutionary new camera system into place. The Athlee camera system is utilised by a variety of elite international swimming ... Read More

Camera system game changer for swimmers
Business

First electric aircraft leaves Weston Airport to Liverpool

- June 30, 2025 0

US company Beta Technologies hit another aviation milestone in Ireland, by flying its electric aircraft, Alia CTOL across the Irish sea from Weston Airport to ... Read More

First electric aircraft leaves Weston Airport to Liverpool
Business

Female entrepreneurs are celebrated at awards

- June 27, 2025 0

Female entrepreneurship was celebrated at the 2025 Network Dublin Businesswoman of the Year Awards in Lucan. On Saturday, June 7, the Lucan Spa Hotel hosted ... Read More

Female entrepreneurs are celebrated at awards
Business

Local beauty brand is first to get Dutch chain listing

- June 27, 2025 0

LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy continues her amazing rise in the business world, becoming the first Irish beauty brand to secure a listing at Dutch department ... Read More

Local beauty brand is first to get Dutch chain listing
Business

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans

- June 25, 2025 0

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

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
Sponsored Content

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland

- June 24, 2025 0

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

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole

177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole

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Consultations are underway for a major residential development on a site that was the subject of a High Court action in 2023. RK Consulting have ... Read More

€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre

€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre

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Fortunestown Shopping Centre has been put up for sale at €1,6 million by agent Cushman and Wakefield. With an overall floor area of 714 m² ... Read More

New apartment proposals at Croughs Pub

New apartment proposals at Croughs Pub

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PLANNING has been lodged for the construction of apartments at Croughs Pub on Cookstown Road. Applicant Palmgrey Limited intend to demolish the existing staff accommodation ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers

- June 27, 2025 0

Who doesn’t love a good burger? While we may not yet be in the depths of hopefully a warm Mediterranean summer; that doesn’t mean we ... Read More

Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers
Arts & Culture

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg

- June 27, 2025 0

“IT WAS a great time!” beams young Clondalkin DJ Ellie Long, who was South Dublin ambassador for Crunniu na nOg on June 7 this year. ... Read More

Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg
Arts & Culture

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world

- June 27, 2025 0

"I PICKED up a guitar and piano in my teens and started writing songs at around 17, and here we are." Clondalkin-born Sarah Crean has ... Read More

Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Wild Orchids

- June 27, 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: Wild Orchids
Arts & Culture

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’

- June 25, 2025 0

"I WANTED to make a song in the same genre as Fontaines DC, the Rolling Stones, or Whipping Boy," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane. This ... Read More

Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin

- June 6, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people

- May 9, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra

- April 18, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
Sponsored Content

United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge

- June 3, 2025 0

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

United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
Sponsored Content

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025

- June 3, 2025 0

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

South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
Sponsored Content

Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week

- May 12, 2025 0

Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More

Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway

- April 15, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More

Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
Clondalkin

Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back

- April 15, 2025 0

The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More

Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back