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News
Shocking as man (70s) has to fight pit-bull attacking his dog
Feb 26, 2025
A MAN in his 70s had to fight a pit-bull amid a “shocking” attack to his dog while in a public park. Brian MacCormaic and his... Read More
Tallaght
Main challenge is to respond to sharp rise in use of canisters
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
Fr Frank appointed new Vicar Forane for the Tallaght Deanery
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
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’
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
Horse left to die in known hotspot
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 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
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
HIQA inspection on IPAS Centre found one staff member had no garda vetting
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
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
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
Man caught with €830,000 worth of cannabis herb inside wooden shelves
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’
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!
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
Sport
Rovers incredible run comes to an end
“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
Sport
Massive games for Ireland – Keenan
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
Sport
Ballyer and Dublin Bus play out a draw
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
Sport
Three Rock contest EuroHockey challenge after national success
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
Business
Four-generations family business is going strong
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
LEO
Student Enterprise Talks: Dream It, Build It, Be it!
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
LEO
Local Enterprise Student Enterprise Programme
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
Business
LockerFix looks to secure €9m contract to provide schools with mobile phone pouches
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
Business
Bliss cafe is back in business after it closed at end of last year
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
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
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 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
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
"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
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Lasagne of love
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
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Holding back the water
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
Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre
“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
Arts & Culture
Seven Ages of Mam: Hilarious show about life as a woman, daughter and a mother
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
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
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Yoga for Everyone!
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
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
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
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
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
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
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
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
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
