Tallaght

Charities gain from Knight’s Shannon swim

Alessia Micalizzi- September 12, 2025 0

A man who is swimming the River Shannon for charity has raised over €11,000 in a week. A former teacher at St Thomas’ school in ... Read More

Charities gain from Knight’s Shannon swim
Jigsaw ‘sea dip’

Jigsaw ‘sea dip’

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A Jigsaw-led ‘sea dip’ in Bray will be all about community, mental health and the importance of seeking help. The mental health service based in ... Read More

Ex-inmate is a trained barber and in business for himself

Ex-inmate is a trained barber and in business for himself

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A FORMER inmate who lost out on a potential career in football, managed to get clean in jail and has turned his life around, working ... Read More

Clondalkin

Balancing on beams, spinning and sliding!

Echo Staff- September 11, 2025 0

the upgraded Knockmitten Playspace was officially opened last Monday (August 25), by Councillor Francis Timmons, Area Chair for Clondalkin, along with Cllrs Shirley O’Hara, Linda ... Read More

Balancing on beams, spinning and sliding!
Residents demand that council opens new construction access

Residents demand that council opens new construction access

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RESIDENTS in Alpine estate in Clondalkin have called on South Dublin County Council to provide a separate access to a new construction site in the ... Read More

Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage

Vandalised plaque in Corkagh Park now in council storage

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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

Ballyfermot

Wheel deal for Alzheimer’s Society in Wexford charity cycle

Echo Staff- September 12, 2025 0

The Hayden family from Crumlin is undertaking a charity cycle from Wexford to Dublin on Saturday, September 14 to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society ... Read More

Wheel deal for Alzheimer’s Society in Wexford charity cycle
Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground

Council acquire five houses as part of €3m redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic ground

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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

Speech and language therapy waiting time now over three years

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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

Lucan

Lucan Festival whoops it up with fireworks and food

James Roulston Mooney- September 12, 2025 0

The Lucan Festival enjoyed another year of success this past weekend as locals turned up in droves for fireworks, food and family-friendly fun. Approximately 15,000 ... Read More

Lucan Festival whoops it up with fireworks and food
Search continues in Belgium for remains of Patrick Sarsfield

Search continues in Belgium for remains of Patrick Sarsfield

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Preparations are underway to excavate the final part of a site in Belgium where the remains of the first Earl of Lucan Patrick Sarsfield are ... Read More

Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter

Vandalism, road traffic accidents and technical failures all contributed to the removal of bus shelter

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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

Sport

Firhouse open their account after win over St Maelruan’s

- September 11, 2025 0

FIRHOUSE United opened their UCFL Division 3C account with a deserved win over St Maelruan’s FC in Bancroft Park last Saturday, when two second half ... Read More

Firhouse open their account after win over St Maelruan’s
Sport

July Sports Team of the Month is Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers

- September 11, 2025 0

BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers had plenty to cheer about when they clinched the Adult Football Division One League crown for the fifth time. The ... Read More

July Sports Team of the Month is Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers
Sport

July Sports Star of the Month is Cormac Dixon

- September 11, 2025 0

TALLAGHT Athletic’s Club member Cormac Dixon won gold at the National U20 and U23 Championships in Tullamore in July. The Rathcoole lad was first over ... Read More

July Sports Star of the Month is Cormac Dixon
Sport

Clondalkin rugby are making progress on and off the field

- September 11, 2025 0

CLONDALKIN Rugby Club are gearing up for a new season with the team involved in cup competitions at the minute before the league campaign commencing ... Read More

Clondalkin rugby are making progress on and off the field
Sport

BMA Clondalkin excel at TMA Open and prepare for World Championships

- September 11, 2025 0

BMA Clondalkin made their mark at the Tallaght Martial Arts Open, hosted in the National Basketball Arena, with their dedicated team showcasing exceptional talent, spirit, ... Read More

BMA Clondalkin excel at TMA Open and prepare for World Championships
Business

Nominations for South Dublin best business awards now open

- September 12, 2025 0

SOUTH Dublin Chamber has announced that nominations are now open for the annual South Dublin County Business Awards 2025. The awards are about celebrating, showcasing, ... Read More

Nominations for South Dublin best business awards now open
Business

Tallaght apprentices set to compete in world events

- September 12, 2025 0

APPRENTICES attached to Tallaght Training Centre will compete in world and national events over the coming months, helped in no small part by their instructors. ... Read More

Tallaght apprentices set to compete in world events
Business

CRH acquisitions in Ukraine poses huge risks for future needs

- September 11, 2025 0

BUILDING material giant CRH has been granted too much control over supply in Ukraine according to Sergii Pylypenko, head of building materials group Kovalska. Speaking ... Read More

CRH acquisitions in Ukraine poses huge risks for future needs
Business

Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year

- September 11, 2025 0

BRITVIC Ireland saw its profits more than double in the latest accounts – rising to €16.7m for the year ended September 20, 2024. The drinks ... Read More

Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year
Business

‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans

- September 11, 2025 0

Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction. Farrans is a leading Northern Ireland-based, building and civil engineering contractor, with 625 employees, delivering world-class ... Read More

‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans
Change of use wanted for Airton Plaza centre

Change of use wanted for Airton Plaza centre

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A planning application has been submitted for an education/day care centre at a new housing development in the heart of Tallaght. Stewarts Care, which provides ... Read More

Permission granted for two apartment blocks in village

Permission granted for two apartment blocks in village

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PROPOSALS for apartments at Greenhills Court in Tallaght Village have been granted planning permission by South Dublin County Council. Applicant O’Mahony Holdings SPRL sought permission ... Read More

Proposals from Square management to get go-ahead for ‘temporary’ ice rink in car park

Proposals from Square management to get go-ahead for ‘temporary’ ice rink in car park

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MANAGEMENT at The Square Shopping Centre is seeking temporary planning permission for an ice rink in a section of the existing car-park. The proposal is ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Classic Victoria Sponge

- September 12, 2025 0

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

Food with passion: Classic Victoria Sponge
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: Purple Knapweeds

- September 12, 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: Purple Knapweeds
Arts & Culture

June is enjoying the character Birdie in Mrs Brown’s Boys

- September 9, 2025 0

"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

June is enjoying the character  Birdie in Mrs Brown’s Boys
Arts & Culture

Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks

- September 5, 2025 0

"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

Clondalkin Drama Group host Secrets and Shipwrecks
Arts & Culture

Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake

- September 5, 2025 0

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

Food with passion: Raspberry & Almond Bakewell Cake
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

Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest

- July 16, 2025 0

The Address Citywest is located just off Exit 2 on the N7; in close proximity to a number of business parks, transport links, and only ... Read More

Elevated casual dining  at North@Citywest
Business

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary

- July 15, 2025 0

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

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
Sponsored Content

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar

- July 8, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Ohk energy, Ireland’s largest and most trusted solar installer, analysed how much electricity Dublin residents can expect to produce from solar. As part of ... Read More

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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