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News
Housing or data centres are the bleak choices the State has to make
Sep 15, 2025
A motion to request a national moratorium on data centres that are not powered by renewable energies was passed at the September County Council meeting. With... Read More
Tallaght
Racial abuse, stone-throwing and disruptive passengers
Bus drivers in Tallaght had to deal with abusive passengers three times over the past month, including racial abuse. At the Tallaght Transport Forum meeting ... Read More
Fifty years a-playing for St Mark’s GAA club
St Mark’s recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a week of celebrations culminating with a Gala dinner at the Louis FitzGerald Hotel last Saturday. The ... Read More
Anna is unveiled as new host on BBC’s Masterchef
Tallaght chef and TV personality Anna Haugh has been unveiled as one of the new hosts for BBC’s MasterChef. The Dublin chef joins food critic ... Read More
Clondalkin
Trees damaged by ‘lads on scramblers with chainsaw’
An investigation is underway after a number of trees were vandalised in a park in Clondalkin. Three trees were illegally felled in St Cuthbert’s Park ... Read More
‘The presidency has a vital role for Ireland’
Former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin has been selected as the Fianna Fáil candidate for this year’s presidential election. He defeated MEP Billy Kelleher by ... Read More
Balancing on beams, spinning and sliding!
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
Ballyfermot
New multi-million train station will serve over 16,000 people
Iarnród Éireann unveiled details of its plan to develop a new rail station in the Kylemore area of Dublin, on the Heuston Commuter line. The ... Read More
Local Faces: Pat McCabe
Life can be difficult for disabled people and it’s always important to have, within a community, someone who will advocate for their interests, writes Ken ... Read More
Wheel deal for Alzheimer’s Society in Wexford charity cycle
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
Lucan
Fire Brigade edging closer to selecting site for new fire station
Dublin Fire Brigade is in the process of acquiring a site for a new fire station to cover the West Dublin area. This proposed new ... Read More
Lucan Festival whoops it up with fireworks and food
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
Search continues in Belgium for remains of Patrick Sarsfield
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
Sport
Firhouse open their account after win over St Maelruan’s
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
Sport
July Sports Team of the Month is Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers
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
Sport
July Sports Star of the Month is Cormac Dixon
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
Sport
Clondalkin rugby are making progress on and off the field
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
Sport
BMA Clondalkin excel at TMA Open and prepare for World Championships
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
Business
Nominations for South Dublin best business awards now open
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
Business
Tallaght apprentices set to compete in world events
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
Business
CRH acquisitions in Ukraine poses huge risks for future needs
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
Business
Britvic Ireland shows profits doubling in the last year
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
Business
‘Excellent opportunity’ for Sisk as it acquires Farrans
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
On yer bikes now!
PLANS for a bicycle-storage unit on the grounds of Technological University Dublin Tallaght have been approved by South Dublin County Council. The third-level college sought ... Read More
Change of use wanted for Airton Plaza centre
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
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
Arts & Culture
Spectrum is a high-energy evening takeover of Rua Red
"IT BEGAN as a collaboration between NOISE Music, Rua Red, and Sofft Productions," begins Natasha Duffy, Creative Director of Sofft Productions. 'Spectrum' is a high-energy ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditions from true masters
EDDI Reader, Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerising songstress known for her work with Fairground Attraction, will perform at the Civic alongside Ireland’s own piano accordion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Classic Victoria Sponge
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: Purple Knapweeds
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
REVERB performs at The Civic as part of Dublin Fringe Festival
MOVEMENT and melody collide in an electrifying celebration of legacy, live music, and movement by choreographer Sarah Golding at the Civic Theatre with music by ... 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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Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest
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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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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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
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
