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Thumbs-up for tourist/visitor letting outside academic terms
Sep 09, 2025
PROPOSALS to amend a previously permitted Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) on Naas Road have been granted planning permission by Dublin City Council. Applicant Malclose Limited sought... Read More
Tallaght
Celebrating recoveries from substance abuse and addiction
Creating a “healthier, more compassionate” community is one of the goals of Tallaght Recovery Month launched last Monday by the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task ... Read More
Prospect House under the spotlight
PLANS for a development on lands at Prospect House – a Protected Structure – on Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, is under consideration by the planning authority ... Read More
Residents object to trees outside St Kilian’s church being felled
Trees outside St Kilian’s church in Kingswood were considered a “real danger” to pedestrians and were entirely removed amid the disappointment of parishioners. “The decision ... Read More
Clondalkin
Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage
A commemorative stone and plaque marking the opening of Corkagh Park in the 1980s has been removed by the council after it was vandalised earlier ... Read More
‘Amazing’ volunteer turn-out after appeal
A new Community First Responders group established in Clondalkin have reported an “amazing turnout” of interested volunteers. Clondalkin Community First Responders was established this summer ... Read More
Presidential race hots up with Jim Gavin emerging as a candidate
A WEEK ago Jim Gavin emerged as a potential presidential candidate but since then the Clondalkin man has received backing from senior figures in Fianna ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground
Dublin City Council have acquired five properties in Inchicore for €3million as part of a major redevelopment of St Patrick's Athletic FC’s home ground. The ... Read More
Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years
The average waiting time for children in Ballyfermot and Palmerstown who need speech and language therapy is over three years. Up to 244 children in ... Read More
Ballyfermot road race turns out to be a huge success for Cherry Orchard running club
THE first-ever race run on the main road in Ballyfermot was a success and could become a permanent fixture in the local calendar. Cherry Orchard ... Read More
Lucan
Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter
A bus shelter on Esker Road in Lucan has been removed by the National Transport Authority due to repeated “vandalism, technical failures, and road traffic ... Read More
‘No’ to proposals for 300 new homes
A planning application by Cairn Homes for almost 300 new homes in south Dublin has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP). Cairn Homes submitted ... Read More
Place of worship plans and community centre get green light in Lucan village
PLANNING has been approved for a place of worship and community centre by South Dublin County Council in Lucan Village. Located at Units 39-40, Hills ... Read More
Sport
Grainne reaches last eight of World Boxing Championships
Grainne Walsh has been in flying form in this year’s World Boxing Championships currently being held in Liverpool, reports Michael Howley. The St Marys Tallaght ... Read More
Sport
Bastick joins Dubs senior football management team
FORMER Dublin star Denis Bastick from Tallaght will join Ger Brennan’s Senior Football management team ahead of the 2026 inter-county season. The talented midfielder who ... Read More
Sport
Shield success for St Anne’s
ANNE’S Senior Ladies clinched the Junior K Shield in a nail-biting final on Wednesday, the match would be an incredibly close affair with ultimately only ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields are a team to watch out for in c’ship
LUCAN Sarsfields Hurlers have had an excellent start to the championship campaign so far. They came up against Naomh Barrog at O’Toole Park last Saturday ... Read More
Sport
Donore’s Raftery all set for Worlds
THE Irish squad for the World Athletics Championship has been revealed with Donore Harriers athlete Jack Raftery making the cut. The championships are set to ... Read More
Business
Shamrock Rovers renews its ticketing partnership
Ticketing software and services provider Future Ticketing has announced a renewal of its partnership with Shamrock Rovers. The multi-year deal between the industry leader in ... Read More
Business
After ‘33 wonderful years’ KOKO jewellery and body-piercing unit is closing its doors
BODY-piercing and jewellery store KOKO is set to close at the end of September. In an announcement on their Instagram, The Square Shopping Centre store ... Read More
Business
‘District Centre’ contributes to revitalising the Ballyroan area
A new ‘District Centre’ around Marian Road in Ballyroan “provides the services of a traditional village,” said South Dublin County Council. Last month, SDCC completed ... Read More
Business
Search and rescue operations by Coast Guard relocated to Weston
The Irish Coast Guard has moved their Dublin-based search and rescue (SAR) operations to Weston Airport. The move signifies the end of 27 years of ... Read More
LEO
Fashion brand to exhibit at National Ploughing C’ships
A small business from Clondalkin will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly ... Read More
Plans turned down for three-storey credit union office building by ‘reason of scale
THE construction of a three-storey office building in Ballydowd by Lucan District Credit Union Ltd has been refused planning permission by South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
Potenial to develop over 170 homes at Cypress Grove House
Over 170 homes might be built at Cypress Grove House, a Templeogue country estate listed as a South Dublin protected structure. Earlier this month, town ... Read More
Substantial retail unit for sale with storage facilities and strong footfall
Ray Cooke Commercial are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to buy a substantial retail unit situated in the heart of Ballyfermot. Unit ... Read More
Arts & Culture
June is enjoying the character Birdie in Mrs Brown’s Boys
"SHE HAS seven kids with seven different fathers; let's say she's a popular woman!" jokes Firhouse comedian, singer, and actress June Rodgers, regarding her character ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks
"WE’RE calling the overall production 'Secrets & Shipwrecks', as we think that title encompasses the vibes of both plays quite nicely!" exclaims Michaela Courtney of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake
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 on our doorsteps: Blackberries are green when they are red . . .
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
Showcasing singers and local talent at session
"IT’S TO raise awareness of local talent around our local area and also further afield," explains Terenure resident Keith McLoughlin. Keith is a singer-songwriter, music ... 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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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
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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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