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News
Extra €7.5 million committed to council for tenant-in-situ scheme
Oct 01, 2025
Renters in south Dublin looking to buy their homes from their landlords will be able to apply for the Tenant-in-Situ scheme again. The Department of Housing... Read More
Tallaght
Landmark case sees man jailed for online videos
A self-described citizen journalist and YouTuber has become the first person to be jailed in a landmark case for online posts which risked identifying asylum ... Read More
‘We just don’t agree’ with this new 3G pitch
Proposed plans for a 3G pitch in Greenhills Park are facing stiff opposition from local residents. The council have published a Part 8 public notice ... Read More
Work on social housing units at Stephen’s Place commence
Work has begun on a new social housing development on Rossfield Avenue in Tallaght, which when completed will be named in memory of a 12-year-old ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
Man ‘deserves much more than what I’m giving him’
A MAN charged with resisting gardai who were called to a domestic disturbance in Clondalkin was sentenced to three months imprisonment. Emmet O’Connor (43), with ... Read More
Ritual in Corkagh was approved by council
A gathering in Corkagh Park that caught the attention of people online was held with full prior approval from South Dublin County Council. Pictures and ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Residents will receive support for rejuvenation of linear park
Residents at Cherry Orchard Avenue will be supported in their development of a linear park along the train tracks area. The residents committee has made ... Read More
Brazilian student drove without insurance
A BRAZILIAN student was fined at Tallaght District Court for driving without motor insurance and a driver licence. Susana Fernandez De Souza (37), of North ... Read More
Lucan
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
RAMS are in fine tune raising €2,000 for St Vincent de Paul
As we approach the final months before Christmas, the Retired Active Men’s Social of Newcastle (RAMS) and the RAMS in Rhythm celebrated in style by ... Read More
Huge amount of abandoned cars ‘could be there a couple of years’
The number of vehicles reported abandoned in the Lucan area has almost eclipsed last year’s figures with three months to go. 126 vehicles have been ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue raring to go
THE new basketball season is upon us and Templeogue are raring to go with the women’s team set to take on the Dublin Raiders and ... Read More
Sport
Éanna begin new season under head coach Winders
FOLLOWING the departure of longtime Eanna coach Darren McGovern to get involved with the national team set up, Griffith College Eanna BC have appointed Gareth ... 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
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
Business
Recycle IT is recognised for inclusive development
CLONDALKIN initiative Recycle IT are among the eight social enterprises recognised at the 2025 Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards. Held at the Mansion House, the ... Read More
Business
Female entrepreneurs talk about their successes and challenges
FEMALE entrepreneurs from South Dublin County will be involved in National Women’s Enterprise Day. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) initiative will take place across the ... 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
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
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
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
Arts & Culture
Caoimhe brings poetry to listener’s ears in simple and accessible way
"IT WAS about two years ago when I first had the idea to mould poetry with music, creating tracks that make poetry a listening experience." ... 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
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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