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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
‘We’re incredibly hopeful’ as Archie moves to next stage
Tallaght youngster Archie Ennis is off to the United States of America to undergo tests to see whether he is eligible for a gene therapy ... Read More
Pledge to increase visibility due to anti-social behaviour
Gardaí have pledged to increase visibility around Church Grove and Tymon Bawn Community Centre to tackle escalating anti-social behaviour. Illegal dumping has also been flagged ... Read More
Man struck partner and assaulted two gardai
A MAN who struck his partner with his fist and assaulted two gardai avoided jail at Tallaght District Court. The man appeared before court charged ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
‘Addiction is such a wicked problem, such a complex issue’
“That’s why addiction is such a wicked problem, you know, such a complex issue”. This is what was said on Clondalkin Recovery Day on Tuesday ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Shocking the number of crimes by minors on bail
Minors on bail were suspected offenders in 325 crimes in the Garda district encompassing Clondalkin and Ballyfermot in the past three years. The Department of ... Read More
Lucan
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
Playground equipment set on fire
An arson attack on a local playground in Lucan last Wednesday has caused concern for locals. A structure in the Castlegate Park play area was ... 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
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
Business
Former Shamrock Rovers CEO is appointed FAI Director of Football
FORMER Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin has been appointed The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as Director of Football. A former League of Ireland player ... Read More
Business
Ireland looks at ‘significant challenges’ that must be faced
The new President of Ibec has said Ireland faces “significant challenges that must be addressed head-on” – including infrastructure deficits. Colin Hunt, the chief executive ... 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
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
Arts & Culture
Culture Night takes centre stage across South Dublin
There will be many events across South Dublin County to look forward to this Culture Night. “The greatest songwriter of this time", as referred to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Steptacular’ show from arts school at World Finals
"WE ARE ecstatic to say Steptacular did brilliantly, and we are so proud of what all the students have achieved," exclaims Nicole McDonald of Steptacular ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Oasis tribute band are ‘blown away by response’
"WHEN we saw that Oasis were reuniting, we thought to ourselves, 'come on and let's make a band,' so I asked a few of my ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Craneflies and leatherjackets
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
Food with passion: Chocolate Ganache Baked Cheesecake
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
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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