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Dual-campus school set-up in Ballyfermot is ‘unacceptable’
Apr 15, 2026
A local Ballyfermot principal has described the dual-campus setup of their school as ‘unacceptable, in this day and age’ ahead of a public meeting on Tuesday,... Read More
Tallaght
93% of Main Street residents and businesses object to the Council village scheme
WATCH: Tallaght village residents carried out a door-to-door survey of 29 homes and businesses on Main Street, Tallaght, in the last week. Main Street is ... Read More
Jim (90) was well-liked by patrons at the Dragon Pub
Tallaght remembered The Dragon Inn’s Jim Murphy, a man who “had dreams and ambitions and he achieved them” after his passing on Easter Saturday at ... Read More
St Kilian’s pupils remember Conall Byrne during art competition
St Kilian’s Junior National School in Kingswood held their annual Conall Byrne Memorial Art Competition last week and hosted an exhibition of all the wonderful ... Read More
Clondalkin
Gardai got a ‘strong smell of liquor’ from truck driver
A TRUCK driver who crashed into a van on Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, fled the scene and refused to give his details or provide a blood ... Read More
Over €16 million allocated for Clonburris fire station project
THE allocation of €16.4 million for the Clonburris fire station project has been welcomed. The funding forms part of the €328.5m Fire Services Capital Programme ... Read More
Prisoner caught with mobile phone in Cloverhill
A PRISONER caught with a mobile phone in Cloverhill was fined at Blanchardstown District Court. Nigel Clancy (27), a Wexford man currently serving a sentence ... Read More
Ballyfermot
HSE ‘not in a position to replace funding’ for psychotherapist
THE loss of a psychotherapist role that helped to support Ballyfermot Youth Service (BYS), will have a detrimental impact on local youth mental health, according ... Read More
Residents join forces to clean-up streets and make the area better
Residents from across Cherry Orchard came together to clean-up their streets and fuel their community spirit through collective action on Wednesday, April 1. Locals from ... Read More
Former youth club site set to be used for older person’s homes
Construction for a new six-unit older person’s housing development located on the site of a former youth centre in Ballyfermot is set to begin this ... Read More
Lucan
Airlie Park may be earmarked for new recycling banks
Airlie Park is being considered as a new location for recycling banks, in a council effort to ensure recycling facilities are provided within one kilometre ... Read More
Young people ‘prevailed upon’ to launder money
A BROTHER who used his sister’s Revolut card for another person to launder money was fined at Blanchardstown District Court. Andri Eugen Juravle (23), Aylmer ... Read More
Call for planting of mature trees on Village Green for ‘wow’ factor
A “wow factor” is needed to be brought to the Village Green in Lucan and calls have been made to plant more mature trees to ... Read More
Sport
Dubs take on Wicklow
THE Dublin Footballers mark their first game of the Leinster Championship this coming weekend as they take on Wicklow away from home. There are a ... Read More
Sport
Pat’s ladies football team are holding their own
ST PATRICK’S Palmerstown’s ladies football team have entered their second season after being established last year. So far the side has played two cup games ... Read More
Sport
Good start for Lucan under new manager
LUCAN Sarsfields Senior Camogie side have gotten their league campaign underway under a new management team headed by John O’Connell. The side defeated Na Fianna ... Read More
Sport
Dublin senior camogie team look to turn it around
DUBLIN’S Camogie team finished second best to Clare in the final of the Division 1B league last weekend in Nowlan Park by a narrow three ... Read More
Sport
St Pat’s women making progress with senior side
ST PATRICK’S Athletic's Women’s now have a senior side which is currently playing in the Women’s Development League. The club first set up a women’s ... Read More
Business
AbbVie receive ‘The Green Lifesciences Award’
Global biopharmaceutical leader, AbbVie, which has offices in Citywest amd employs approximately 2,900 people across six locations in Ireland, has been presented with the ‘The ... Read More
Business
Phenna Group makes rapid start to 2026
BROWNSBARN engineering consultancy firm ENX has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group. After making 25 M&A deals in 2025, Phenna Group has made a rapid ... Read More
Business
New warehouse facility approved in Greenogue
A NEW warehouse has been approved by South Dublin County Council in Greenogue Logistics Park in Rathcoole. Applicant Nocsy 6 Limited whose director is Con ... Read More
Business
Manna to create 400 jobs
DRONE delivery company Manna is set to create 400 jobs following €43 million raised in the latest funding round that will drive growth at the ... Read More
Business
Businesses are concerned with rising cost pressures
Four out of every five firms are concerned at the rising cost pressures facing their business in the light of increased geopolitical uncertainty, according to ... Read More
Average price of a three bed semi-detached house is €435k
The average list price nationally rose by 3.7% in the year to March 2026, according to the latest Daft.ie Sales Report. This marks the slowest ... Read More
St Mary’s GAA Club submit information on new 3G all-weather pitch proposals
ST MARY’S GAA Club have submitted additional information for a new 3G all-weather pitch in Pairc Mhuire in Saggart. The plans include the replacement of ... Read More
Retail unit and house has guide price of €195,000
A MIXED-use investment that includes a retail unit and mid-terraced in Bawnlea Green in Jobstown goes under the hammer with a guide price €195,000. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Smoky Spanish Hotpot
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
Street Dance event is going down in Dublin 24
JOIN the Civic Theatre's workshops in a youth-focused street dance event created for you to learn, connect, and jam. This event brings young dancers together ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Not a white Bluebell . . .
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
Now and Then go ‘Back to the 80s’ with musical production
"BURSTING with neon nostalgia, iconic hits, vibrant comedy and heartfelt storytelling, 'Back To The 80's' promises a feel good theatrical experience for all ages," beams ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open Mic Nights great success for drama group
"ALL those in attendance had great craic at our pre-St Patrick's Day open mic night," beams Lucan Drama PRO Officer David Doyle. Lucan Drama recently ... 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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