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Families told elderly residents will be relocated from nursing home
Jul 25, 2024
ELDERLY residents are scheduled to be moved out of Lucan Lodge Nursing Home on Friday (July 26), but families of the 22 people still residing there... Read More
Tallaght
Service remembers Sergeant Callanan
A MEMORIAL service was held in Tallaght Garda Station last Sunday, July 21, to mark 25 years since Sergeant Andrew Callanan died in an arson ... Read More
Fun Day for community as gardai turn out to play
A CARNIVAL atmosphere was brought to the Square Shopping Centre and Tallaght Garda Station for the highly anticipated return of the Community Services Fun Day ... Read More
Baton twirler strikes gold in European Cup
A MEMBER of a local baton twirlers club struck gold at the European Cup held recently in Croatia. Ellie Nolan, who is a member of ... Read More
Clondalkin
AsIAm 5k Run4Autism returns to Corkagh Park
Get ready for an unforgettable day as the ‘AsIAm 5K Run4Autism’, returns to Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, on Sunday. This year marks the 6th anniversary of ... Read More
‘Significant drop’ in number of cans and plastic bottles on streets
The Deposit Return Scheme has led to a “significant drop” in the number of cans and plastic bottles on streets. So says Pat O’Sullivan, Clondalkin ... Read More
The Round Tower Visitor Centre seven years opened welcomes 500,000 visitors
THE Round Tower Visitor Centre in Clondalkin opened seven years ago this month. Mayor Baby Pereppadan, marked the seventh year since the opening of the ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Woman raped on her 15th birthday waives anonymity to allow stepfather be named
A woman who was raped by her stepfather on her 15th birthday has waived her anonymity to allow him to be named, reports Niamh O’Donoghue. ... Read More
St Michael’s scheme set to be called Goldenbridge Quarter
THE new mixed-use development on the site of the former St Michael’s Estate in Inchicore, is set to be called Ceathrú an Droichid Órga (Goldenbridge ... Read More
Man United legends to play exhibition match
A TEAM of former Manchester United players are being brought over for a number of events on August 3 by the Man Utd Supporters Club ... Read More
Lucan
RAMS go ‘on tour’ on a visit to Newgrange
THE Newcastle-based RAMS (Retired Active Men’s Social) in Rhythm choir recently went “on tour”, with a visit to Newgrange and a well-received performance in a ... Read More
‘Murder on Chapel Hill’ to be staged by drama group
THE 1807 murder of Reverend James McCartan in Lucan will be retold in an adaption by Lucan Drama. The drama group will be performing ‘Murder ... Read More
Tidy Towns climate action clothes recycling fundraiser
A local tidy towns committee are currently holding a climate action clothes recycling fundraiser. Newcastle Tidy Towns are collecting ladies and men’s clothes which will ... Read More
Local Olympians
Olympics 24: Ireland lose out to New Zealand in high-speed clash
HEARTBREAK for Ireland’s Rugby sevens as a 13th minute try pushed New Zealand to a win during a high-speed clash this afternoon. The game was ... Read More
Local Olympians
Olympics 24: ‘You could see straight away that he had talent’
IRELAND’S record goalscorer, Shane O'Donoghue is preparing for his second Olympic Games with high hopes of a medal in Paris. Dad Rory, himself a sporting ... Read More
Sport
Saoirse finishes fifth in U18 European Championships
A LOCAL underage athlete has come an amazing fifth in the European under 18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia on Sunday, reports Stephen Farrell. Lucan Harriers ... Read More
Sport
Keenan looking forward to the friendly challenge games
IRELAND men’s head coach Mark Keenan has named an extended squad of 17 players, including two potential debutantes, ahead of the upcoming two-game friendly series ... Read More
Sport
Dublin girls face Cork in semis
All roads lead to Nowlan Park, Kilkenny this Saturday for the All-Ireland Camogie semi-final where Dublin take on Cork with a throw-in time of 1.15 ... Read More
Business
A healthy progression for Bears Little Fish
AFTER giving birth to premature twin boys in 2017, MaryAnn Mesbur was using bamboo-based products for her kids due to their sensitive skin. When she ... Read More
Business
Work IQ plays host to Project Ireland Delivery Board meeting
THE Project Ireland 2040 Delivery Board held a meeting at Work IQ, the new business innovation hub in Tallaght. Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe ... Read More
Business
An Cosán is the perfect starting point for adults returning to education
An Cosán community education centre in Jobstown is now accepting applications for its Further Education courses starting in September. An Cosán is the perfect starting ... Read More
Business
Datapac has analysed over 380 million cybersecurity events
BALLYMOUNT-based IT services provider Datapac says its Managed Threat Ops service has analysed over 380 million cybersecurity events since it was first launched 12 months ... Read More
Business
Dalata Hotel Group sees improvement in demand
Ireland’s largest hotel operator Dalata has seen an improvement in demand following lower levels of trade in the first few months of the year. If ... Read More
Microsoft plan regional network gateway facility
MICROSOFT Ireland is seeking planning permission for the development of a regional network gateway facility at Profile Park in Clondalkin. The facility is to provide ... Read More
Creche and house has a guide price of €845,000
THE former Explore Together Childcare Centre creche facility on Hillcrest Grove in Lucan and an adjacent detached house are set to go under the hammer ... Read More
ABP uphold council’s decision to refuse permission at Kilnamanagh site
AN Bord Pleanála (ABP) has upheld South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for the development of two houses on lands adjacent Elmcastle ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Useful defence mechanism for day-flying moths
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Wow, Wow, Wow and Orpheus: Luke Clerkin releases new song from upcoming album
TALLGHT’S very own Luke Clerkin is known for his euphoric live performances, deep and infectious music, and his extraordinary work ethic, reports Ryan Butler. With ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Lily Beetles
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Meeting Mae: Debut novel by Karen O’Connor
PALMERSOWN-born Karen O’Connor, currently living in Leixlip, is delighted to announce the publication of her debut novel, ‘Meeting Mae’ by Poolbeg Press. The synopsis reads ... Read More
Arts & Culture
On the Map Freestyle: Show continues journey promoting Irish Talent
“I rap about the real pain I have gone through as a young child to put a message out there so people don’t feel alone,” ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Don’t discard those precious documents found in the attic!
RESEARCHING in Tallaght Library on another project recalled the increasing number of people who are tracing their ancestors these days. It may start with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: The Memoirs of Esther McCabe
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: St Finian’s Church of Ireland historic little piece of heaven
TUCKED away on the edge of Newcastle, Co Dublin (or Newcastle Lyons to give it its full title) is a little piece of heaven. It’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Plans to see if old swimming pool could be used as facility
For years now, some of our local County Councillors have been urging South Dublin County Council to put the old swimming pool in Clondalkin Park ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Oral Folk History of Tallaght: The Memoirs of Patty Lee
The following memoir featured in ‘Since Adam was a Boy: An Oral Folk History of Tallaght’ published in 1999 by local historian Albert Perris with ... Read More
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Data Centre Technician Programme at TUD Tallaght – Read students’ experiences
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Tackling hayfever with pharmacist Eimear Naughton, Meaghers Glenview
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Kingsbury Furniture welcome customers back to new store
ADVERTORIAL THE owners of a Tallaght furniture shop that has been trading for 33 years, and which reopened last week following a flood last September, ... Read More
