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News
Stone-throwing, abusive behaviour and spitting – all part of a bus worker’s lot
May 11, 2026
A passenger assaulted and robbed by another passenger at a bus stop in Jobstown was one of the incidents in April raised at the latest Tallaght... Read More
Tallaght
Crèche opens up again after fire damage to community centre
The crèche located at Killinarden Community Centre reopened this week after a fire in March halted operations. A temporary home was recently sought for the ... Read More
Sexton lines out for Debra charity at lunch and auction that raises €65k
Rugby legend Johnny Sexton lined out with pal Claudia Scanlon at a fundraising lunch where more than €65,000 was raised for epidermolysis bullosa (EB) charity, ... Read More
Warm welcome for father of Oscars winner after LA trip
The RAMS welcomed the father of Tallaght’s three-time Oscar winner back home after Michael Baneham had been to LA to support his son, Richard, at ... Read More
Clondalkin
Pencil bollards pose problems for young cyclists outside schools
Concerns were raised about pencil bollards placed outside Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin after some near misses from young cyclists. The bollards on Old Nangor Road outside ... Read More
Man indecently assaulted teenage girl 35 years ago
A man who indecently assaulted a teenage girl over 35 years ago has been jailed for two years, reports Eimear Dodd. Patrick O’Brien (74), of ... Read More
Cost-rental scheme should help deliver almost 400 homes in Clondalkin area
Almost 400 homes are expected to be delivered through the cost-rental scheme in the Clondalkin area over the next two years. Up to 381 houses ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘This is not just damage . . . this is an attack on the club’
Cherry Orchard FC shared a statement following an act of vandalism at their facilities in Elmdale. Images shared on the club’s social media showed several ... Read More
Local Faces: Anne May
REGULAR readers to this feature will be familiar with my fondness for Ballyfermot, writes Ken Doyle. Having grown up down the road in Clondalkin, yours ... Read More
Leading the hydrogen and green transformation . . .
Cherry Orchard Youth Service has won the inaugural Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP), which took place at the National Arena. Organised by Kinia, the 3.5-hour endurance ... Read More
Lucan
Mural depicts the rich history of St Finian’s over 200 years
A mural celebrating the 200th anniversary of a primary school in Newcastle was unveiled on Friday morning, with multiple generations of pupils and past pupils ... Read More
Over €9k raised for Build For The Boys
Over €9,000 was raised at a 5km fundraiser in Phoenix Park on Saturday morning in aid of two young brothers from Lucan who both live ... Read More
Moat Lodge to be centre for asylum seekers
Moat Lodge in Lucan has been granted a planning exemption to act as accommodation for asylum seekers. The 17th-century cottage and former B&B on the ... Read More
Sport
St Francis secure the U18 LFA Youth Cup
ST FRANCIS U18’s side have won the LFA Youth Cup following a 1-0 victory over Peamount in the final which was held in Richmond Park ... Read More
Sport
Remarkable double for Na Gael Óga’s U15s
NA GAEL Óga’s under 15 boys team achieved a remarkable double this season managing to win a Division 7 Shield in Football and Division 5 ... Read More
Sport
Great week for Tallaght at home and abroad
TALLAGHT AC athletes were in top form last week, of course Sean Aigboboh set a new National Record for the 200m with a time of ... Read More
Sport
Historic win for Tohill in French Rallycross
TERENURE native Derek Tohill earned himself a historic victory last weekend in the opening round of the French Rallycross Championship at Lessay. After a year ... Read More
Sport
Orchard boxers bag titles
CHERRY Orchard Boxing Club have recently had three members become National Champions in recent weeks. Harry Reddington, Paddy McDonagh and Yousseff Sham were the three ... Read More
Business
High-tech innovation for TY students with Google hosting
Google hosted a transformative TY Community Week, welcoming students from the Ringsend, Clondalkin and Tallaght communities to dive into the world of high-tech innovation. The ... Read More
Business
Companies recognised with ESG Awards
The Business & Finance ESG Awards, held in association with headline partner Grant Thornton, returned to the Mansion House, bringing together leading organisations and policymakers ... Read More
Business
‘It’s been a really positive experience so far’ on course
Gas Networks Ireland launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, with applications now open. The company is seeking new apprentices to join its programme commencing this October. ... Read More
Business
Joint Oireachtas Committee visits Priory Market
As part of its engagement on social and community enterprise, members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development visited and ... Read More
Business
Stewarts Care is refused permission to change storage unit to day services unit
Stewarts Care has been refused permission for a change of use from office/storage unit to a unit for day services use at Unit 8, Hills ... Read More
St Mary’s GAA 3G all-weather pitch approved
ST MARY’S GAA Club have been approved planning for a synthetic grass 3G all-weather pitch at their grounds at Pairc Mhuire in Saggart. The plans ... Read More
Vacant retail building sold for €871,000
A substantial vacant retail building at Tallaght Cross was sold last week for €871,000. Sold on BidX1, the building better known as Former Food Court ... Read More
Planning approved for community café service at pastoral centre
PLANNING has been approved for a community café service at St Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Centre on Fortunestown Road. Applicant St Laurence O’Toole CLG, trading ... Read More
Arts & Culture
John Brown releases new single ‘The Dark Passenger’
"A CALM, reflective meditation on chaotic humanity" has been used by Hot Press to describe Clondalkin singer-songwriter John Brown's new single 'The Dark Passenger'. Locals ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Photopoetry offers a moment of calm in a noisy world
"THE inspiration for Dawning – Photopoetry To Revive Your Soul is as much a journey as the words and photographs themselves," remarks Rathfarnham author and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Comedy drama ‘Happiness Then’ comes to the Civic
A RIVETING comedy drama is coming to the Civic Theatre, delving into the relationship between two sisters, Bridget and Frances, who meet for the first ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Decadent Chocolate Basque 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
Arts & Culture
Kristiana has her dancing shoes on at World Championships
PARENTS and teacher of Kristiana Rudzionyte are "very proud" to say she was the highest-placing girl from Leinster in the under-12s, as she placed 11th ... 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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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
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