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Citywest Hotel sale for €148m to State angers local residents
Jun 30, 2025
South Dublin councillors have called on the government to guarantee that the pool and gym facilities at the Citywest Hotel remain open to the public. They... Read More
Tallaght
Toy Library Swap and Play designed to promote toy reuse and reduce waste
Kilnamanagh Family Resource Centre hosted the launch of a toy-swap initiative that allows families to play while also learning about sustainability. The ‘Toy Library Swap ... Read More
No maintenance plan in place for monastic rampart
Concerns were raised about the legal status and the maintenance of a rampart monument in Tallaght village that dates back to the 8th century. According ... Read More
Local Faces: Barbara O’Malley
AS PART of The Echo celebrating 45 years, we’re celebrating local faces and places. We share the stories of local people, and remind ourselves of ... Read More
Clondalkin
Demand for ban on vape shops opening near schools
Calls have been made for tighter controls over vape shops opening in Dublin village centres, and for a ban of any vape shops opening within ... Read More
‘Postcard’ show garden wins Bloom award for students
A Dublin school took home a prize for their “postcard” show garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. Transition year students in St Kevin’s Community College ... Read More
Despite the rain nearly 7,000 attend popular village festival
Thousands turned out across a sometimes wild and wet weekend for this year’s Clondalkin Village Festival. Up to 7,000 people took part in free events ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Open bins, brazen birds and Ballyer takeaways
A number of bins in Ballyfermot will be replaced over the summer to thwart seagulls pulling out food waste. Dublin City Council’s waste management teams ... Read More
Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery
A man involved in the “opportunistic” theft of 12 electric scooters from a Dublin business has been handed a suspended prison sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. ... Read More
Young man pleads guilty to procuring an attack on woman
A man who procured an attack on a young woman which resulted in her losing vision permanently in one eye had harassed her on several ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More
Pupils raise over €10,000 towards new astroturf pitch
School students have raised over €10,000 for a new astroturf pitch by taking part in a fundraising walk. Scoil Mhuire National School, in Lucan, held ... Read More
Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’
There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... Read More
Sport
Littlejohn and Keane leave Shamrock Rovers
A big blow for the Shamrock Rovers women's team this week as the club announced the departures of Ruesha Littlejohn and Katie Keane this afternoon. ... Read More
Sport
Thomas Davis camogie section is moving in the right direction
THERE has been a camogie revolution at Thomas Davis GAA Club with numbers at juvenile level expanding in recent years' The current success that the ... Read More
Sport
Boxing Club needs financial support to develop project
THE “vital role” played by Jobstown Boxing Club in its community needs to be recognised through financial support according to the local councillors. At the ... Read More
Sport
‘I’m more than ready for it’ says U21 Irish star Cian
TALLAGHT native Cian Dillon has made his debut at U21 level for the Irish national team in the recent batch of friendlies before the EURO ... Read More
Sport
Bluebell United name Carroll as new manager
BLUEBELL United have announced a new managerial appointment ahead of the upcoming league campaign with Terry Carroll being named as the new manager of the ... Read More
Business
First electric aircraft leaves Weston Airport to Liverpool
US company Beta Technologies hit another aviation milestone in Ireland, by flying its electric aircraft, Alia CTOL across the Irish sea from Weston Airport to ... Read More
Business
Female entrepreneurs are celebrated at awards
Female entrepreneurship was celebrated at the 2025 Network Dublin Businesswoman of the Year Awards in Lucan. On Saturday, June 7, the Lucan Spa Hotel hosted ... Read More
Business
Local beauty brand is first to get Dutch chain listing
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy continues her amazing rise in the business world, becoming the first Irish beauty brand to secure a listing at Dutch department ... 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
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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
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177 home development plan for site in Rathcoole
Consultations are underway for a major residential development on a site that was the subject of a High Court action in 2023. RK Consulting have ... Read More
€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre
Fortunestown Shopping Centre has been put up for sale at €1,6 million by agent Cushman and Wakefield. With an overall floor area of 714 m² ... Read More
New apartment proposals at Croughs Pub
PLANNING has been lodged for the construction of apartments at Croughs Pub on Cookstown Road. Applicant Palmgrey Limited intend to demolish the existing staff accommodation ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Gourmet Beef Burgers
Who doesn’t love a good burger? While we may not yet be in the depths of hopefully a warm Mediterranean summer; that doesn’t mean we ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Ambassador DJ Ellie has a great time at Crunniu na nOg
“IT WAS a great time!” beams young Clondalkin DJ Ellie Long, who was South Dublin ambassador for Crunniu na nOg on June 7 this year. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sarah’s music continues to resonate around the world
"I PICKED up a guitar and piano in my teens and started writing songs at around 17, and here we are." Clondalkin-born Sarah Crean has ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Wild Orchids
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
Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’
"I WANTED to make a song in the same genre as Fontaines DC, the Rolling Stones, or Whipping Boy," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane. This ... 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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United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
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
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
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
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
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
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
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
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
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
