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Council takes tough action on defaulting tenants
Jul 23, 2026
SIX tenancies have been terminated, and five repossession orders have been issued across the county by the local council in the last two years, with the... Read More
Tallaght
El is Lead Editor on Channel 4 documentary
"WHEN I was in Primary School at St Mark’s, I devoured books," explains Tallaght's El Brady. El has been working in film and television for ... Read More
Local Faces: Seán Fallon
THIS week, it’s our pleasure to meet Firhouse-based educator and tireless community volunteer, Seán Fallon, writes Ken Doyle. Seán will be well known to many ... Read More
Thousands travel to view classic cars at Bohernabreena
THOUSANDS of car enthusiasts ran for the hills this past weekend to catch a glimpse of this year’s Bohernabreena Classic Car Show which showcased over ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘I’m going to kill you’ drug addict tells woman (70)
A CHRONIC drug addict has been jailed for nine and a half years for two violent car hijackings during which he threatened to kill a ... Read More
Youth band wins Dutch gold with a musical journey of Beatles’ hits
Clondalkin Youth Band has achieved an “historic milestone”, according to Tara Christopher, earning a Gold Medal in the prestigious World Music Contest (WMC) Show Band ... Read More
Firearm incident in Clondalkin ‘a very frightening experience’
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to an incident with a firearm in Clondalkin on Wednesday night that saw a man in his 20s ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Cherry Orchard team takes part in Swiss Hydrogen Grand Prix
CHERRY Orchard Youth Service represented Ireland in the 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) Pro World final, the world’s largest youth hydrogen racing competition. The six-member ... Read More
Pleads guilty to mugging woman on Bachelor’s Walk three years ago
A MAN who mugged a tourist in Dublin city three years ago will be sentenced later for this and three raids on convenience stores last ... Read More
Proposals for residential hub for homeless families at old gym site
An application for planning permission has been submitted to renovate the former Energie Gym site located in the Lansdowne Gate Business Centre on the Long ... Read More
Lucan
Push for ‘Smart Town’ pilot scheme to develop Lucan as leading destination
LUCAN VILLAGE is “well positioned” for a smarter future following a proposal to explore a Smart Town pilot initiative to further develop it into a ... Read More
New agreement reached in relation to existing 25-year lease
A NEW lease has been agreed between South Dublin Football League Limited and Dublin and District Schoolboys/Girls League Limited (DDSL) regarding the Ballyowen Park Clubhouse ... Read More
Work begins on multi-media 12th Lock Studio in Lucan
WORK is commencing on the new 12th Lock Studio in Lucan after Vision Contracting signed the contract to deliver the facility, with a 14-month programme ... Read More
Sport
Panthers delight at winning Division One
A FINAL team display of dominance led by MVP, quarterback, Ray Burke, sealed the Panthers as Division One champions, propelling them back to the Premier ... Read More
Sport
Boxing Wall and Tormey ready for the national c’ships
BOTH Jayden Wall and Keelan Tormey of Sacred Heart Boxing Club are putting the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the National Under-17 Boxing ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s brilliant to be honest’ says EWFL boss Connolly
AS COVERED last week in The Echo, the EWFL representative team recently won the Angela Hearst Cup as they beat the side from the Waterford district ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown women are top of division
THE Jobstown Celtic women’s team look to be in an extremely good position as the EWFL Division 4 league begins to reach the final stages. ... Read More
Sport
Pico Lopes honoured in Tallaght reception
The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Francis Timmons, along with Shamrock Rovers Football Club hosted a reception in Tallaght Stadium to honour Roberto "Pico" Lopes ... Read More
Business
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025, with Tallaght and Clondalkin high on the list for residential usage, ... Read More
Business
10,000 Google AI Professional Certificates for BOI customers
Bank of Ireland and Google have announced a new partnership to provide up to 10,000 Google AI Professional Certificate scholarships to Bank of Ireland’s SME ... Read More
Business
First full-scale American operation launch by Manna
Manna has announced the launch of its first full-scale metropolitan American operation, weeks after pulling out of Ireland. The Irish drone delivery company has announced ... Read More
Business
Paddy Ward is new Ceo for Toyota Financial Services
Fox-and-Geese-based Toyota Financial Services Ireland DAC has announced Paddy Ward as their new CEO following the retirement of his predecessor. The new managing director takes ... Read More
Business
President’s Recognition for One to Watch Donna McGee
A Kncoklyon artist and entrepreneur was recognised with the President's Recognition One to Watch Award at the Network Ireland Dublin Business Awards for her work. ... Read More
Knocklyon development granted second extension
The duration of planning permission for the development of 11 three-storey homes at a site in Knocklyon has been extended for a second time until ... Read More
Industrial unit approved in Citywest
THE construction of a new industrial building in Citywest has been given the green light by the planning authority. A new industrial building will be ... Read More
Former Bank of Ireland site housing scheme refused
A 38-home development at Bruce House, where a Bank of Ireland branch was located for many years, has been refused following an appeal made to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Exploring the stories that shaped Crumlin and Walkinstown
The third annual Crumlin and Walkinstown History Festival was "very well attended", according to chairperson Aidan Hodson, and took place on Saturday, June 27, at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Solar panel wings
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
Laughing all the way to Vicar Street
"I FEEL much freer and much more able to just be myself and have a laugh," explains Tallaght comedian Al Porter. "I'm never afraid of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Adventure athlete Becky Gilmour is using creativity and movement to change lives
"I ABSOLUTELY love any form of creativity and expression, whether through movement, art or music, and sharing that joy with others," explains Becky Gilmour. Last ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open air Shakespeare a hit at St Enda’s Park
BALALLY Players enjoyed a "hugely successful" run of Shakespeare’s popular play, 'The Comedy of Errors', in the beautiful Walled Garden at St Enda’s Park and ... 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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Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
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