Tallaght

Petition plans cancelled after threats to Citywest centre

Maurice Garvey- August 5, 2025 0

A PETITION pop-up table planned for Citywest Shopping Centre by a group of residents opposed to the sale of Citywest Hotel, was cancelled following a ... Read More

Petition plans cancelled after threats to Citywest centre
Pencil-style bollards and raised zebra crossings improve schools’ safety

Pencil-style bollards and raised zebra crossings improve schools’ safety

Tallaght 0

Road safety was improved outside two schools in Tallaght while parents of Scoil Santain renewed their call for a safer crossing at the school’s entrance. ... Read More

Over €12,000 from Inland Fisheries to help protect Dodder

Over €12,000 from Inland Fisheries to help protect Dodder

Tallaght 0

The woody habitat of the Dodder River will benefit by over €12,300 allocated by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) for its restoration as part of the ... Read More

Clondalkin

Allegations of abuse towards prisoners by staff in Cloverhill

Ellen Gough- August 4, 2025 0

SOME Prison staff at Cloverhill Prison falsified records of two prisoners who were found dead in cells, and used “excess force” to subdue others, including ... Read More

Allegations of abuse towards prisoners by staff in Cloverhill
Dubliner cycling 1,100km from Netherlands to Italy for Debra

Dubliner cycling 1,100km from Netherlands to Italy for Debra

Clondalkin 0

A thrill-seeking Dubliner is gearing up for an 1,100 km cycle from The Netherlands to Italy – for an extremely good cause. Kalebh Fynes will be ... Read More

Permission granted for new Gaelscoil under construction

Permission granted for new Gaelscoil under construction

Clondalkin 0

Planning permission has been granted for a three-storey extension to a new Gaelscoil campus already under construction on the Old Nangor Road. Dublin and Dun ... Read More

Ballyfermot

Party time for Margaret and James on their 70th anniversary

Echo Staff- August 5, 2025 0

The Chapelizod community came together last Friday to celebrate a very special anniversary for two of its oldest and best-loved residents. A special service was ... Read More

Party time for Margaret and James on their 70th anniversary
St Matthew’s fighting fit with  credit union’s €10,000 boost

St Matthew’s fighting fit with credit union’s €10,000 boost

Ballyfermot 0

ST MATTHEW’S Boxing Club secured a substantial €10,000 in sponsorship from the Ballyfermot Credit Union. The funding will upgrade equipment, including a high quality technology ... Read More

Dementia care innovation

Dementia care innovation

Ballyfermot 0

A Tallaght Hospital doctor and a nurse at Cherry Orchard Hospital made West Dublin proud as they received two awards for “innovative solutions to healthcare ... Read More

Lucan

Village Green ‘enhancement’ on course after delay

Ellen Gough- August 5, 2025 0

Work on the Lucan Village Green will be completed by autumn this year, after a slight “delay to allow trout spawning” on the Griffeen river. ... Read More

Village Green ‘enhancement’ on course after delay
All-weather pitch granted for Lucan  Sarsfields but floodlights refused

All-weather pitch granted for Lucan Sarsfields but floodlights refused

Lucan 0

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a new all-weather pitch for Lucan Sarsfields. However, permission has been refused for floodlights on the ... Read More

Grandfather allowed drone to be used in an attempted drug delivery to Cloverhill

Grandfather allowed drone to be used in an attempted drug delivery to Cloverhill

Lucan 0

A grandfather, who came under duress to allow his drone to be used for an attempted prison drug delivery and stored over €180,000 of criminal ... Read More

Sport

St Francis women shine to progress to shield final

- August 5, 2025 0

St Francis FC’s Senior Women team find themselves in the FAI Amateur Shield Final after a recent victory over Leeside United in the competition’s semi ... Read More

St Francis women shine to progress to shield final
Sport

Adeleke pulls out of National Championships this weekend

- August 1, 2025 0

Rhasidat Adeleke has pulled out of the Irish National Athletics Championships this weekend citing injury issues that have been plaguing her for much of the ... Read More

Adeleke pulls out of National Championships this weekend
Sport

Redmond on target as St Pat’s progress in Europe

- August 1, 2025 0

St Patrick’s Athletic have managed to progress through to the next round of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers after a memorable second leg against Estonian ... Read More

Redmond on target as St Pat’s progress in Europe
Sport

Rovers focus on Derry before trip to Kosovo

- August 1, 2025 0

Shamrock Rovers took on St Joseph’s of Gibraltar this Thursday evening at Tallaght Stadium with the match ending 0-0 in their second leg Europa League ... Read More

Rovers focus on Derry before trip to Kosovo
Sport

Rest and recovery for Ellen at World Championships

- August 1, 2025 0

Templeogue swimmer Ellen Walshe has finished eighth in the World Swimming Championships 200m Butterfly event with a time of 2:08.34. Previously reaching the final of ... Read More

Rest and recovery for Ellen at World Championships
Business

Selecting staff within the council is based on ‘merit and transparency’

- August 1, 2025 0

The selection process for new staff within South Dublin County Council is “based on merit,” SDCC said in response to a councillor who questioned alleged ... Read More

Selecting staff within the council is based on ‘merit and transparency’
Business

Arena sale nets €34 million for equity real estate manager Henderson Park

- August 1, 2025 0

THE sale of the Arena Centre in Tallaght is understood to have netted €34 million for UK-headquartered private equity real estate manager Henderson Park. According ... Read More

Arena sale nets €34 million for equity real estate manager Henderson Park
Business

Dalata Hotels sold for €1.4 billion to Scandinavian property companies

- August 1, 2025 0

THE sale of Dalata Hotel Group will provide better access to capital and a larger platform to “accelerate growth” according to senior figures at the ... Read More

Dalata Hotels sold for €1.4 billion to Scandinavian property companies
Business

Small firms say that high costs of material pose substantial risk

- July 31, 2025 0

TARIFFS, access to finance and rising input costs, are some of the biggest concerns facing Irish small and medium-sized enterprises, according to research from the ... Read More

Small firms say that high costs of material pose substantial risk
Business

Entrepreneurs and businesses urged to take part in Expo 2025

- July 30, 2025 0

Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend one of the most important procurement events of the year: Government Supply Expo 2025: Pathways ... Read More

Entrepreneurs and businesses urged to take part in Expo 2025
Conditions and revisions called ‘unwarranted and unreasonable’

Conditions and revisions called ‘unwarranted and unreasonable’

Property 0

Dalata Hotel Group have lodged an appeal over conditions attached to planning permission for new illuminated signs on the Maldron Hotel at Newlands Cross. The ... Read More

Ebb&Flow appeal against Padel Court Permission

Ebb&Flow appeal against Padel Court Permission

Property 0

Planning permission granted for three padel courts at St Mary’s College RFC has been appealed by the owners of a coffee stand on the sports ... Read More

Permission is granted for new 3G  all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club

Permission is granted for new 3G all-weather pitch at St Mary’s Club

Property 0

ST MARY’S GAA Club have had permission approved for a new 3G all-weather pitch. The Saggart club’s plans include works replacement of existing grass football ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Subsounds Youth Music Festival rocks for the third year

- August 1, 2025 0

“I heard about SubSounds through my older brothers; they participated back in 2008 when it was formerly known as Rock School,” begins Lara Fleming, a ... Read More

Subsounds Youth Music Festival rocks for the third year
Arts & Culture

It was a mad weekend for Sadhbh and Banna

- August 1, 2025 0

Young Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane, who performed on the Six O’Clock Show on Virgin Media Television and headlined the Based festival at the Button Factory ... Read More

It was a mad weekend for Sadhbh and Banna
Arts & Culture

Dear Zoo leaps onto the stage and shares a magical experience with the audience

- August 1, 2025 0

“I HAD such a wonderful time doing the Christmas version of the show that I leapt at the chance to play Sally in Dear Zoo!” ... Read More

Dear Zoo leaps onto the stage and shares a magical experience with the audience
Arts & Culture

Nature on our doorsteps: A battle of defence and response

- August 1, 2025 0

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

Nature on our doorsteps: A battle of defence and response
Arts & Culture

That Spark – Song 7 of 12 by Acko in 2025

- July 30, 2025 0

“SINGLE number seven of the twelve I’m releasing in 2025,” explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson, regarding his latest single ‘That Spark’, releasing July 25 on ... Read More

That Spark – Song 7 of 12 by Acko in 2025
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin

- June 6, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people

- May 9, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
Echo Rewind

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors

- April 25, 2025 0

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

Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Echo Rewind

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra

- April 18, 2025 0

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

Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
Sponsored Content

Elevated casual dining at North@Citywest

- July 16, 2025 0

The Address Citywest is located just off Exit 2 on the N7; in close proximity to a number of business parks, transport links, and only ... Read More

Elevated casual dining  at North@Citywest
Business

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary

- July 15, 2025 0

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

Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
Sponsored Content

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar

- July 8, 2025 0

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

Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
Business

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans

- June 25, 2025 0

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

OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
Sponsored Content

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland

- June 24, 2025 0

ADVERTORIAL Home care is not just about helping with physical tasks, it's about building trusting relationships, preventing loneliness, and creating a support network that respects ... Read More

Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland