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Village scheme ‘falls short’ of securing necessary support
May 29, 2026
The proposed amendments to the Tallaght Village Enhancement Scheme fall “far short” of securing necessary support for the plan, according to Tallaght Village residents and businesses... Read More
Tallaght
Jail for man who was captured on CCTV headbutting and punching his girlfriend
A man who was captured on CCTV footage headbutting and punching his teenage ex-girlfriend after dragging her from a nightclub has been jailed for two ... Read More
Tallaght sorting office ‘most likely’ to go to Grange Castle
The Tallaght sorting office is set to close alongside the changes in Edmondstown as An Post outlined plans to move to Grange Castle in Q3 ... Read More
Tallaght Village described as a ‘rat run’ in CE report
Main Street Tallaght Village has been described as a “rat run” currently dealing with a high volume of cars, as the enhancement scheme has been ... Read More
Clondalkin
Gardai step in to offer protection for workers due to anti-social behaviour
The ruins of St Cuthbert’s Church in Clondalkin are now visible to the public after the surrounding greenery was cleared away as part of works ... Read More
Local Faces: Andrei Pop
ONE for the green-fingered amongst you this week as we feature Andrei Pop, a man from far-flung shores who has come to our manor and ... Read More
Finches pub announce it will close and make way for apartments
The Finches pub in Clondalkin announced its closure through social media. The pub first went up for sale in 2018 and was bought by Old ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Former civil servant convicted of possession of child pornography
A former civil servant who was convicted of the possession and distribution of child pornography has been jailed for four and a half years, reports ... Read More
Allowing people live in damp and mould conditions ‘simply wrong’
Residents in several council apartments and senior citizen buildings have reported a severe lack of attention from Dublin City Council as mould, damp and general ... Read More
Unique art ‘Together in Colour’
Transition Year students at St Setons Secondary School collaborated with residents at Maryfield Nursing Home to create a unique art exhibition, titled ‘Together in Colour’. ... Read More
Lucan
Developer looking to increase number of dwellings by 47
ADDITIONAL information has been sought by South Dublin County Council from developer Evara for proposals to increase planning from 877 to 924 dwellings at a ... Read More
Residents concerned over plans for a through road
Concerns have been raised by members of the Tullyhall Residents Association regarding plans to create a through road between Tullyhall and a new development. Detailed ... Read More
Focus on developers to protect and retain hedgerows and trees
Members of South Dublin County Council have agreed on the importance of ensuring the council protects biodiversity during all development planning. With focus placed on ... Read More
Sport
Orchard’s €71k boost for Climate Action
CHERRY Orchard Football Club have received a grant of €71,800 as part of the Community Climate Action Programme. The club hosted a visit from Minister ... Read More
Sport
European double for Sophie in Slovenia
CLONDALKIN native Sophie Tapiz has been taking the Taekwon-do world by storm this year becoming a European Double Champion. The sixth year student in Colaiste ... Read More
Sport
Rathcoole celebrate
THE Rathcoole FC U18’s women’s side won the John Duncan Cup at the AUL Complex last weekend with a 2-1 victory over St Ita’s. Rathcoole ... Read More
Sport
Ballyfermot U12s win their first girls cup final
Ballyfermot United Girls Under 12's created history being the first all girls team from Ballyfermot United to win a cup final in the AUL Complex ... Read More
Sport
Valerie making her Mark in the Taekwondo world
ST MARK’S Taekwon-Do Senior Instructor Valerie Keane was recently promoted to the rank of a 9th degree Grandmaster earning the highest ranking that Taekwon-Do can ... Read More
Business
New €250k fund aims to back innovative proposals
A new €250,000 fund for Tallaght is set to be launched this month with the aim of backing innovative proposals expected to be developed before ... Read More
Business
Multi-million investment in Ballymount Apex Hub
RS Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in a new distribution centre in Ballymount, Dublin 12. The company will move into the new facility in ... Read More
Business
Outdoor event licence granted for Special Olympics ceremony
AN outdoor event licence has been granted to Special Olympics Ireland for the opening ceremony of the Ireland Games in June in Tallaght Stadium with ... Read More
Business
Pocket gym concept success for Transition Year Students
“NOBODY wants to wait for hours to use equipment in the gym,” explains the teenage team behind the Pocket Gym concept as part of the ... Read More
Business
Denning elected President of Society of Irish Motor Industry
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) is pleased to announce Liam Denning as its newly elected President at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting ... Read More
Proposals to demolish stone cottages refused
PLANNING has been refused for the demolition of existing stone cottages on which works have commenced at Hayden House and cottages on Main Street Rathcoole. ... Read More
301 vacant refurbishment grant applications received
The SDCC has received 301 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applications since 2022. To date, 124 grants have been processed for payment, totalling to €6.2 million. ... Read More
Four-bed home in Saggart on market at €1.5 million
A 721 sqm four-bedroom home noted to be the “best home that will come to the market in Saggart” this year has entered the market ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Lemon Drizzle Cake
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
Songwriter Rob Fitzpatrick to play at Fields of Éire Festival
A MUSICIAN with strong roots in Firhouse is set to appear at one of the UK’s leading Irish music celebrations this summer. Mandolin player and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Flowering trees for the small garden
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 Sausage & Potato Casserole
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
Students participate in history exhibition ‘Future Historian Project’
"ON Friday, May 1, an exhibition of projects by students in the Crumlin, Walkinstown and Harold’s Cross areas on local history topics was held at ... 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
Sponsored Content
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
Tallaght
The Moll Rooney Festival Returns to Tallaght After 150 Years
Major New Community Festival to Take Place from July 2–5, 2026 For over a thousand years, the people of Tallaght celebrated their patron saint, St. ... Read More
Business
South Dublin mamas re-discover their roots in the forest
ADVERTORIAL May is MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH month. Creating safe spaces for mothers to honestly share their often untold experiences of motherhood, maternal wellbeing founder Eliane ... Read More
Business
The Back Office Check: South Dublin businesses should add to their growth plans
ADVERTORIAL As firms grow, everyday admin can become harder to manage unless records, confidential paper and old devices are reviewed at the right moments. Growth ... Read More
Tallaght
Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More