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Tallaght Hospital took in €1.59m in parking fees
Oct 03, 2025
Calls have been made for Tallaght University Hospital to scrap “exorbitant” charges for parking. TUH took in just under €1.6million in parking fees in 2024, the... Read More
Tallaght
Army of volunteers for Cayden
RTÉ’s heart-warming series that helps people facing difficult circumstances with major home renovations returns to screens this Sunday, featuring a young boy from Tallaght in ... Read More
Archie’s family are ‘beyond proud’ and are waiting on test results from America
Tallaght kid Archie Ennis is awaiting test results in the United States after being offered the chance to be part of clinical trials. Eight-year-old Archie ... Read More
Tommy and Grace’s strength and spirit is major inspiration
An apprentice electrician from Old Bawn is running his first ever marathon to raise vital funds for two siblings suffering from an extremely rare condition. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Mary Kelly
"Those who know, do. Those who understand, teach.” – Aristotle. Generations of Clondalkin children would doubtless agree with the above sentiment and a great many ... Read More
Planning framework gets mixed reaction to proposals
The draft for the proposed Clondalkin Local Planning Framework has received mixed feedback since becoming open for submissions last month. The major concerns revolve around ... Read More
Work set to commence on dog run will enhance park
Work is set to begin on a new dog run at Quarryvale Park in the coming days following requests from residents in the local area. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Football Club equipment vandalised and stolen while threats are made to staff
Cherry Orchard FC has been the victim of robberies, vandalism and threats to their staff in recent weeks. The local football club has had furniture ... Read More
Mystery tour day of fun
The Mystery Tour was a hit once more as it celebrated its 30th anniversary with another successful day out. The free tour, organised by Noreen ... Read More
Concerns over funding for repairs at the Civic Centre
Questions have been raised about repairs at Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, necessary after a report on the air quality in the building. Ballyfermot Civic Centre ... Read More
Lucan
Credit Union lodge appeal after refusal for building
Lucan District Credit Union has lodged a planning appeal after they were refused permission for a new office building that would “injure the residential amenity” ... Read More
School safety works offered suggestions to improve them
An update has been provided on school zone safety works at St Ronan’s National School in Deansrath. School safety works have been carried out across ... Read More
Flyover bridge request to help improve traffic flow and safety
A request has been made to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a ring road in Newcastle and a ring road flyover bridge in Rathcoole. ... Read More
Sport
Arsenal agree deal for Rovers star Victor
Shamrock Rovers have today confirmed the transfer of young star Victor Ozhianvuna to Arsenal for a fee reportedly believed to be around the €2 million ... Read More
Sport
‘We’re really disappointed with the goals we gave away’ – Rovers boss Bradley
Shamrock Rovers faced defeat last night in their first UEFA Conference League group phase game as they took on Sparta Prague in Czechia. Despite Rovers ... Read More
Sport
Boden dig deep after extra time to book last four spot
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s have booked themselves a place in the Go Ahead Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship semi-finals after a thrilling encounter against St Vincents ... Read More
Sport
Jude’s secure Senior 1 hurling status
ST JUDE’S managed to secure their place in Senior 1 Hurling Championship for next year following an extremely close game against St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh. ... Read More
Sport
Local lads in Shelbourne’s opening European game at Tallaght Stadium
Three local lads will line out for Shelbourne this evening as they take on Swedish side Häcken in their first game of the Conference League ... Read More
Business
Old Orchard owners report a pre-tax loss of €5.95m
THE group that the Old Orchard in Rathfarnham belongs to reported a pre-tax loss of €5.95m last year. New consolidated accounts filed by Milltown Inns ... Read More
Business
Schools encourage to sign up for enterprise programme
Second level schools across South Dublin are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) which will see over 28,000 students nationally ... Read More
Business
‘Significant milestone’ for Fine Grain Property with full occupancy in Citywest
FINE Grain Property group report a “significant milestone” after reaching full occupancy for the Waterside Innovation Campus in Citywest. The Waterside complex features global and ... Read More
Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
Business
Rathcoole company Green Angel launches new perfume
RATHCOOLE luxury skincare brand Green Angel has launched a new perfume, the Eau de Parfum, exclusively in Kilkenny Design, on Nassau Street, in Dublin. The ... Read More
Former Sisk headquarters on the Naas Road sold for €5.25 millions
The former headquarters of construction company John Sisk & Sons, known as Wilton Works on the Naas Road, has been sold to an Irish developer ... Read More
GAA Club plans for floodlights refused due to ‘sensitive ecological corridor’
St Anne’s GAA Club have been refused planning permission for new floodlights at their pitch in Bohernabreena. The council’s planning department refused permission due to ... Read More
Guide price of €1m for Citywest residential site
A “superb” residential development opportunity with full planning permission for residential units, a crèche, and a coffee kiosk, is on the market in Citywest with ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Golden Goodness Chicken Soup with Dumplings
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
Renewed energy this term for North Clondalkin Community Choir
THE North Clondalkin Community Choir has returned to rehearsals, bringing "renewed energy and excitement" to a new term filled with music, connection, and community spirit, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Different types of spider webs
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
Colm has a string of concerts planned for Ireland and the UK
“COLM Gavin is fast becoming one of his native Ireland’s most prolific songwriters,” remarks Beo Records chief of operations Tim Jarvis. Clondalkin singer-songwriter and Beo ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Graveyard’s historical significance recognised with heritage walk
"THE week went extraordinarily well!" beams Damian MacGarry regarding the Heritage week walks in the Old Graveyard in Rathfarnham. Damian curated 11 walks between August ... 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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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
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