Tallaght

Dr Coady was always there for patients when they needed him

Echo Staff- June 18, 2025 0

WHEN Dr Desmond P Coady opened a GP surgery in Tallaght in 1970, it set in motion his many decades of service to the community ... Read More

Dr Coady was always there for patients when they needed him
Proposal to use public park for special education class rejected

Proposal to use public park for special education class rejected

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A Councillor’s proposal to use public park land for a special education class was rejected in the name of “good design” and the prevention of ... Read More

Old Bawn’s green area is under consideration for playground plans

Old Bawn’s green area is under consideration for playground plans

Tallaght 0

South Dublin County Council will consider the establishment of play facilities in an Old Bawn green area where residents had set up an unofficial playground ... Read More

Clondalkin

Deliberate targeting of ATMs gets over two years for accused

Echo Staff- June 18, 2025 0

A man involved in a “deliberate” and “elaborate” spate of thefts from ATMs in Dublin city and county over a three-day period has been jailed, ... Read More

Deliberate targeting of ATMs gets over two years for accused
CEIST leadership conference empowers Clondalkin pupils

CEIST leadership conference empowers Clondalkin pupils

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Three Clondalkin pupils have returned to their school inspired and empowered by a leadership conference for secondary schools. Student Council members from Coláiste Bríde attended ... Read More

Vital funds raised for girl (15) diagnosed with rare condition

Vital funds raised for girl (15) diagnosed with rare condition

Clondalkin 0

Vital funds are being raised for a young Clondalkin girl diagnosed with a “life-changing” illness. A GoFundMe page has so far raised over €50,000 for ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Man (23) stole car which led to the death of owner

Maurice Garvey- June 18, 2025 0

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

Man (23) stole car which led to the death of owner
Extra €20,000 allocated for completion of Chapelizod ‘inclusive’ playground project

Extra €20,000 allocated for completion of Chapelizod ‘inclusive’ playground project

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Construction on a new playground in Chapelizod “is expected to be completed” by later this year. Final design work is currently underway with the contractor ... Read More

‘Cherry Orchard’ Arts Festival problem with insurance resolved

‘Cherry Orchard’ Arts Festival problem with insurance resolved

Ballyfermot 0

Fears over the future of the Ballyfermot Cherry Orchard Arts Festival have been laid to rest following a meeting with Dublin City Council. The Echo ... Read More

Lucan

Electric vehicle charging points upgraded for customers at Leisure Centre car park

Ellen Gough- June 17, 2025 0

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

Electric vehicle charging points upgraded for customers at Leisure Centre car park
Lights not on for Griffeen Park dog park but water dispenser taps could be installed

Lights not on for Griffeen Park dog park but water dispenser taps could be installed

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A Lucan dog park is “not designed to be used in the evenings” and no lights will be installed to facilitate evening-time use. That’s according ... Read More

Hopes to find remains of Irish hero Earl of Lucan are dashed

Hopes to find remains of Irish hero Earl of Lucan are dashed

Lucan 0

Hopes that remains found in Belgium may be those of Irish hero Patrick Sarsfield have been dashed by DNA testing. A search has been underway ... Read More

Sport

Tower U14 camogie girls claim league title

- June 18, 2025 0

ROUND Tower’s U14s camogie team have won the Division 2 title with a triumphant victory over Erin’s Isle in the final game of the season. ... Read More

Tower U14 camogie girls claim league title
Sport

Special Olympics club Speisialta celebrates 20 years going strong

- June 18, 2025 0

SPEISIALTA Special Olympics club are celebrating 20 years going strong in Clondalkin. The club operates out of a variety of locations including Peamount Hospital and ... Read More

Special Olympics club Speisialta celebrates 20 years going strong
Sport

Grainne delighted with elite title win

- June 18, 2025 0

ST MARY’S boxer Grainne Walsh won the national elite title in the 65kg weight class June 5th with a split decision win over Kaci Rock ... Read More

Grainne delighted with elite title win
Sport

Daire competing against the top drivers in Europe

- June 18, 2025 0

TALLAGHT’S Daire Flock is competing in the 2025 European Renault Clio Cup Championships. Aged only 17, Daire is now competing against adults driving the Renault ... Read More

Daire competing against the top drivers in Europe
Sport

Castlewarden Golf Club is celebrating 35 years

- June 18, 2025 0

Formed in 1990, Castlewarden Golf Club is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and is celebrating with a variety of events and occasions throughout the ... Read More

Castlewarden Golf Club is celebrating 35 years
Business

Louis Fitzgerald group in strong financial position

- June 18, 2025 0

THE Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group is in a “strong financial position” according to their latest accounts. Operating profits by the group’s holding company Burtse Ltd, ... Read More

Louis Fitzgerald group in strong financial position
Business

Contractor will be appointed for design and installation of solar panels on council buildings

- June 17, 2025 0

South Dublin County Council will appoint a contractor “in the coming weeks” for the design and installation of solar panels for suitable council buildings. This ... Read More

Contractor will be appointed for design and installation of solar panels on council buildings
Business

Olly’s Farm delight at digital support package from Google

- June 13, 2025 0

Google, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) announced the overall winner of this year’s You’re the Business competition with ... Read More

Olly’s Farm delight at digital support package from Google
Business

Bernie celebrates working 30 years in McDonald’s

- June 13, 2025 0

Tallaght woman Bernie Fay (51) is praised as “amazing” as she celebrated 30 years working in McDonald’s at The Square Shopping Centre. “Bernie is extraordinary, ... Read More

Bernie celebrates working 30 years in McDonald’s
Business

Ask Acorn staff donate €20k to cancer research charity

- June 12, 2025 0

Staff at Ask Acorn, a nationwide financial intermediary and distributor of life protection products, with an office in Baldonnell  have donated an impressive €20,000 for ... Read More

Ask Acorn staff donate €20k to cancer research charity
Canal Bank development launches availability of 60 affordable new homes with a promise of 2,400 more in Clonburris

Canal Bank development launches availability of 60 affordable new homes with a promise of 2,400 more in Clonburris

Property 0

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

TU Dublin application for storage unit for 75 bicycles

Property 0

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

Plans for 143 cells at Cloverhill Prison

Plans for 143 cells at Cloverhill Prison

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Plans have been lodged for a new prison block at Cloverhill Prison. A planning application was submitted to Dublin City Council by the Irish Prison ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Captivating evening of one-act plays

- June 18, 2025 0

Harolds Cross Tallaght Musical Society (HXT) recently hosted a captivating evening of one-act plays and monologues, celebrating local talent and the vibrant spirit of community ... Read More

Captivating evening of one-act plays
Arts & Culture

If not If, What? Barry gave a spoken word performance on his poem

- June 13, 2025 0

INCHICORE-raised poet Barry Currivan was proud to give a spoken word performance of one of his poems, 'The Big Man Is Dead', from his collection. ... Read More

If not If, What? Barry gave a spoken word performance on his poem
Arts & Culture

The Weight of Shadow – pushing the boundaries of performance and perception

- June 13, 2025 0

“What inspired me to get into physical theatre was a longer journey from music to dance to aerial acrobatics,” explains Sasha Krohn. His latest show, ... Read More

The Weight of Shadow – pushing the boundaries of performance and perception
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Elderflower, the scent of early June

- June 13, 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: Elderflower, the scent of early June
Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Warm Smoked Salmon Potato Salad

- June 13, 2025 0

This is a really light, fresh and delicious salad supper dish that can be prepped in advance. A lot more of us these days are ... Read More

Food with passion: Warm Smoked Salmon Potato Salad
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
Sponsored Content

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