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Work starts on €50k sculpture on roundabout
Oct 13, 2025
WATCH: INSTALLATION has begun for a €50,000 steel sculpture on a roundabout on the Tallaght Bypass, reports Ellen Gough. The installation of the new sculpture, constructed... Read More
Tallaght
Memorial bench dedicated to all in the community
DOMINIC’S Community Centre in Tallaght have unveiled a touching memorial remembering members of their community that have passed on. The memorial bench, set just outside ... Read More
Scheme plans to transform Tallaght Village
PLANS for an enhancement scheme to transform Tallaght Village into a “lively, welcoming, and flourishing destination” are being fast tracked by the council, reports Ellen ... Read More
Man drove ‘like a maniac’ under the influence of variety of illicit substances
A MAN who drove "like a maniac" around Dublin while under the influence of a variety of illicit substances has been jailed for 15 months, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Man smeared his name in excrement at garda station
A MAN who was in a “manic state” and smeared his name in excrement at a garda station, has turned his life around, Blanchardstown District ... Read More
Donation ‘such a boost’ for community first responders
“IT’S NOT a charity…it’s a life-saving thing.” The Clondalkin Community First Responders Unit is set to be given a substantial donation from a local business, ... Read More
‘I believe deeply in this country, its dreams its hope and above all its people’
Clondalkin’s Jim Gavin ended his Presidential campaign on Sunday night after several events piled on the pressure. The former Dublin football GAA manager stepped away ... Read More
Ballyfermot
137 affordable purchase homes approved for Cherry Orchard
Planning permission has been granted for over 130 affordable purchase homes in Cherry Orchard. The 137 new homes are part of a joint development from ... Read More
Calls for traffic calming measures
Concerned residents in Ballyfermot have asked for new traffic calming measures to be implemented on the Kylemore Road. The speed of cars heading down Kylemore ... Read More
Driver (53) who collides with moped conducting a u-turn is fined €450
A DRIVER who collided with a moped while conducting a u-turn on a road was disqualified from driving for three months and fined €450 at ... Read More
Lucan
‘We’re very proud of the village and community’
“We’re very proud of the village and very proud of the community that we have here”. The Newcastle Community Week proved to be a success ... Read More
€300k set aside for transportation plans to help at congestion hotspots
€300,000 has been set aside for Local Transportation Plans in Dublin at congestion hotspots throughout the county, including Lucan. The work done in Lucan is ... Read More
Gullies and pipelines are cleared to deal with floods
A report will be made on the recurring flooding incidents in the Lucan area after several cases were flagged at the end of July. An ... Read More
Sport
O’Gorman to hang up her boots
Shamrock Rovers Aine O’Gorman has announced her retirement and will play her last game tomorrow in Tallaght Stadium against Shelbourne. O’Gorman has spent the last ... Read More
Sport
Boden topple All-Ireland champions
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s defeated the reigning All Ireland Champions in the All Ireland Senior 1 Football Championship semi-final in Parnell Park last Sunday. After a ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Commercials after securing camogie c’ship crown
COMMERCIALS GAA have won the Junior Three Camogie Championship after emerging victorious in the final against Kilmacud Crokes last Sunday morning after a close game ... Read More
Sport
St Finian’s book a final spot
THE Junior One semi-finals took place over the weekend with St Finian’s Newcastle finding themselves up against Wanderers GAA. The two had previously met in ... Read More
Sport
Good start for Tallaght rugby women’s
TALLAGHT Rugby Club women’s team played their opening match of the season last weekend against the Three Saints. Three Saints are made of an amalgamation ... Read More
Business
Actavo recognised with Best Managed Companies Award
NANGOR Road company Actavo Group were among eight businesses recognised with the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade at Deloitte’s 17th annual awards programme. Actavo, an ... Read More
Business
Strong financial position presents a real opportunity to invest in infrastructure
CHAMBERS Ireland launched its pre-budget submission reflecting the shared priorities of affiliated Chambers of Commerce around the country. Calling on the Government to take decisive ... Read More
Business
PM Group see their overall revenues fall to €494 million
TALLAGHT construction management firm PM Group saw overall revenues fall to €494 million last year from €566 million in 2023. This was driven by a ... Read More
Business
Two significant milestones for healthcare company
Clonmel Healthcare announced two significant milestones: its 55th anniversary in business and the official achievement of Guaranteed Irish status. Since 1970, Clonmel Healthcare has grown ... Read More
Business
Old Orchard owners report a pre-tax loss of €5.95m
THE group that the Old Orchard in Rathfarnham belongs to reported a pre-tax loss of €5.95m last year. New consolidated accounts filed by Milltown Inns ... Read More
Appeal is lodged over plans for 145 apartments
AN APPEAL has been lodged against planning permission for a major residential development on Kimmage Road. Permission was granted for 145 apartments at the Carlisle ... Read More
Car dealership lodge plans to demolish part of their showroom
A MAJOR car dealership in Tallaght have lodged a planning application to demolish part of their showroom. Kearys Renault & Dacia Belgard have applied for ... Read More
Dalata Hotel Group resubmit planning application for new illuminated signs
DALATA Hotel Group have resubmitted a planning application for new illuminated signs on the Maldron Hotel at Newlands Cross. The hotel group had previously applied ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Mouth-watering Meatloaf
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 Boy is Seán’s personal journey recording Irish birdsong
COMING to The Civic in October, as part of a nationwise sell-out show – 'Nature Boy' is a theatre talk by ornithologist Seán Ronayne about ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Awards are designed to support and elevate filmmaking talent
CREATIVE Ireland South Dublin, in partnership with LEO South Dublin, is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Ireland South Dublin Film Award 2025. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Drama group offer something a little different at Open Mic
LUCAN Drama continued its involvement with the Lucan Festival this year by offering something a little different. While last year there was a dramatic reenactment ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Purple sloes
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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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
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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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