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Council vote not to put forward a candidate
Sep 25, 2025
This presidential election will be the first since 1990 with no candidate nominated by city and county councils. South Dublin County Council was among the many... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Brian Morrisroe
Here at The Echo we're lucky enough to cover two of the best football teams in the country, League of Ireland Premier Division stalwarts, St Patrick's ... Read More
Rovers’ marathon men aim to raise €100k for Oscar’s Kids
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and assistant manager Glenn Cronin will take on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, October 26 with the shared ... Read More
Men’s shed make two beautiful handcrafted benches
Roadstone warmly welcomed Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre CLG for the unveiling of a new walking loop designed for employees at Belgard Quarry. The event marked ... Read More
Clondalkin
Bushfield Estate celebrate 30 years with community event
Bushfield Estate in Clondalkin celebrated their 30th anniversary with a community event that went on through the night. A barbecue station was active and there ... Read More
Jim Gavin demands action over ‘utterly false’ posts on social media about his personal life
Presidential candidate for Fianna Fail Jim Gavin has demanded action from social media companies over “utterly false” posts published online about his personal life. In ... Read More
Neighbouring feud led to a machete attack in ‘terrifying fashion’ on car
A NEIGHBOURING feud led to a machete attack on a car in a Clondalkin estate, a court has heard. Gareth Martin (24), of Greenfort Park, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New chapter begins for library users following refurbishment
A new chapter begins for local library users and the wider community as they celebrate the refurbishment and extension of Inchicore library at Richmond Barracks, ... Read More
Walk to raise funds for family sensory shed
“I read a quote before saying Autism mams have the same levels of stress as soldiers in combat, and you know what? I fully believe ... Read More
‘I was a wife for two days and now I’m a widow’
“You’re a bride for a day and you’re supposed to be a wife for a lifetime. I was a wife for two days and now ... Read More
Lucan
Appeals lodged over mosque plans at industrial estate
Two planning appeals have been lodged against plans for a mosque in a Lucan industrial estate. Permission was granted in August by the council for ... Read More
Work starts on 395-home development
CONSTRUCTION on a new 395-home development at Heron’s Lock in Lucan after the turning of the sod by Mayor of South Dublin Country Council Pamela ... Read More
Accused was ‘unsteady on his feet’ and began abusing gardai
A MAN who caused a disturbance at the Emergency Department (ED) in Tallaght Hospital was instructed to pay €200 to charity at Tallaght District Court. ... Read More
Sport
BMA fighters test themselves at Junior European Championships
THREE young athletes from BMA Clondalkin represented Ireland at the WAKO Junior European Championships in Jesolo, Italy, earlier this month. The event was one of ... Read More
Sport
Delight for U17 boxers
THE 2025 IABA National U17 Championships were crowned over the last two weeks with over 130 boxers from 73 different clubs from across the country ... Read More
Sport
St Aidan’s make a splash winning nationals
IT WAS only a few short years ago that St Aidan’s CS in Tallaght partnered up with Active South Dublin taking part in the Rowing Ireland ... Read More
Sport
August Sports Star of the Month: Gabrielle Mongan
Gabrielle Mongan won her seventh title at national level at the U23 Championships while representing Jobstown Boxing Club. She defeated Jessica Talbot from Lucan Boxing ... Read More
Sport
August Team of the Month: St Francis women’s senior soccer team
St Francis FC won the FAI Amateur Shield after a fantastic win over Cabinteely in the final. The team reached the final following victory over ... Read More
Business
Citywest Wellness Walk raises over €10,500 for LauraLynn
For the 14th year, the Wellness Walk returned and took place in the Citywest Business Campus, with €10,500 raised, so far for Laura Lynn HOSPICE. ... Read More
Business
LEO name ambassador for Women’s Enterprise Day
South Dublin Local Enterprise Office have named Dr Mamobo Ogoro as their ambassador for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day. Dr Ogoro is a social ... Read More
Business
Sisk in running for Sustainable Business Impact Chamber Award
CONSTRUCTION firm Sisk are among the companies shortlisted for the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award by Chambers Ireland. Headquartered in Citywest, Sisk are ... Read More
Business
Tackling food-packaging waste with The Alternative Craic
South Dublin Chamber has issued a warm welcome to their newest business member, one that aims to tackle food-packaging waste at the source. Shivani Dedhia, ... Read More
Business
GAA star steps down as Sanctuary Runners CEO
FORMER Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh Macauley is stepping down from his role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners, a not-for-profit community organisation. The eight-time All-Ireland ... Read More
High-profile industrial unit in Citywest has excellent connectivity to the capital
A spacious industrial unit with convenient transport links has just come on the market in Citywest. The high-profile industrial Unit 4, extending to 162,567 sqft/15103m2, ... Read More
Apartments on market an extraordinary opportunity in the heart of Walkinstown
Kelly Bradshaw Dalton present an extraordinary opportunity in the heart of Walkinstown – a pair of apartments at 29A and 29B Saint Mary’s Drive, Dublin ... Read More
An Coimisiún Pleanála gives a thumbs down to Boomers pub
A planning appeal to allow a Clondalkin pub be extended into an aparthotel has been refused by An Coimisiún Pleanála. A planning application was lodged ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A wild and heartfelt stage adapation of the The Quiet Man
A WILD, heartfelt new stage adaptation inspired by the story that sparked the film classic. 'The Quiet Man' is based on the original short story ... Read More
Arts & Culture
St Joseph’s Pipe Band to host open evening for new members
ST JOSEPH’S Pipe Band will host an open evening for those interested in joining "our local community pipe band" in Clondalkin. In the evening, they ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Three new live dates marks a major step in Taylor D’s career
"An offer was made to me on a recent trip, and I jumped at the chance!" Clondalkin's Taylor D is quickly becoming a force in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Curried Carrot & Parsnip Soup
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: Shiny beetles
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
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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The Career Expert with Sarah Louise: September Success – CV writing in 2025 keep it simple and stand out
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