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199 apartment plans at old Woodies site is appealed
Mar 11, 2026
Tallaght Community Council have lodged an appeal against planning permission for almost 200 apartments on the former Woodies site in the village. South Dublin County Council... Read More
Tallaght
Last Dominican sister leaves Tallaght parish
It was a bittersweet afternoon on Saturday for the St Dominic’s community as they bid farewell to the last of the Dominican sisters to serve ... Read More
Man charged with criminal damage to car following dispute with youths
A MAN who was charged with criminal damage to a car following a dispute with youths was fined and received a suspended sentence at Tallaght ... Read More
Two historic cottages ‘rot in broad daylight’
There are calls for urgent repairs to the roofs of two historic cottages in Tallaght, before they “rot in broad daylight”. The pair of semi-detached, ... Read More
Clondalkin
20 apartments on market €5.75m
A new investment opportunity worth almost €6m has arose in Clondalkin as an apartment complex has been brought to the market. The fully occupied Chaplains ... Read More
Man found with 15 files of child sexual abuse material
A man found in possession of 15 files of child sexual abuse material has been given an 18 month sentence which was suspended for three ... Read More
Former TD Gino makes surprise return to politics
Former TD Gino Kenny will make a surprise return to electoral politics in April when he undertakes the “privilege” of representing Clondalkin as a councillor ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Convicted of exposing himself to customer
A PHONE store employee was convicted of exposing himself to a female customer at a retail store in Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, reports Maurice Garvey. ... Read More
Planning sought to develop townhouses at former Builder Suppliers Yard site
Planning permission has been sought for eight new three-storey, three-bedroom terraced townhouses at the former Builder Suppliers Yard site in Inchicore. A planning application has ... Read More
New Residential development on Killeen Road receives a new name
A new 13-unit residential development in Cherry Orchard has received a new name from the council as it is preparing to let renters open its ... Read More
Lucan
Concerns at lack of amenities in complementing future housing
A call for more council-owned community spaces in Lucan has been made as it deals with continued development and a “clear imbalance” with other parts ... Read More
All-weather pitches ‘desperately needed’
More all-weather pitches in Lucan are “so desperately needed” to deal with the demand from clubs due to poor weather and the limited options available. ... Read More
Tenancy warnings issued due to anti-social behaviour incidents
Several families in Balgaddy were requested to attend investigation meetings and issued with tenancy warnings as work to decrease anti-social behaviour continues. A number of ... Read More
Sport
Countdown on for Summer Special Olympic Games
THE official countdown to the 2026 Summer Special Olympic Games began last week in the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown with the opening ceremony taking ... Read More
Sport
Emerging talent bursary scheme fund of €90k
ACTIVE South Dublin on behalf of South Dublin County Council has just announced the launch of its 2026 Emerging Talent bursary scheme which will see ... Read More
Sport
Loreto players play a big part in Irish team reaching World Cup
THE Irish women’s team have successfully qualified for this year’s Hockey World Cup following a penalty shootout victory over Japan in Santiago Chile. The qualifiers ... Read More
Sport
Good wins for LSL teams
LEINSTER Senior League action took place over the past weekend with a number of teams competing as we get towards the business end of the ... Read More
Sport
Martial Arts Open success
TALLAGHT Martial Arts hosted the Tallaght International Open 2026 at the Sport Ireland Sports Campus in what was the biggest kickboxing competition in Ireland since ... Read More
Business
CRH report growth with revenues rising to €31.8bn
BUILDING material giant CRH reported continued growth last year with total revenues rising by 5 per cent to €31.8 billion in 2025. The company, whose ... Read More
Business
Pfizer launch apprenticeship programme in Grange Castle
Pfizer has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme at its Grange Castle site, offering aspiring apprentices a unique pathway to enter a rewarding career in science, ... Read More
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
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Business
Sports medicine clinic picks up €1k for ‘Best Shopfront’
DBC Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine, a chartered physiotherapy and sports medicine clinic located at Ashleaf Shopping Centre, has been awarded “Best Shopfront” for 2025, receiving ... Read More
Business
Áine sees her brand make appearance at Superbowl
MOST brands pay millions to appear at the Superbowl, but Lucan entrepreneur Áine Kennedy managed to secure a place for free after sending one of ... Read More
Vacant retail building has guide price of €775,000
A SUBSTANCIAL vacant retail building at Tallaght Cross will go under the hammer with a guide price of €775,000. The building was known as the ... Read More
Brennan’s Bakeries to build three-storey office block
PERMISSION has been granted to Brennan Bakeries for the demolition of the existing centrally located single storey industrial unit and ancillary offices housing the operations ... Read More
Developer lodges appeal after 176 dwellings refused
AN APPEAL has been lodged by a developer against South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for 176 dwellings. Developer Romeville Developments Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Creative expressions exhibition at Ballyfermot Library
“WE HAD probably about 10 residents from the nursing home,” explains Michelle of Maryfield Nursing Home, regarding the launch of their latest exhibition in Ballyfermot Library. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Kingswood students ‘absolutely love’ songs in Dancing Queen
"THIS is our fourth musical here in KCC, and each year we try to choose something that will really excite the students," explains the musical ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Free talk on 300 years in Crumlin
"IT GIVES an opportunity to have a look into a part of the history of the area which may be forgotten about," explains Aidan Hodson of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sharing inspiring stories on International Women’s Day
JOIN Rebecca Kelly for a special live podcast event in celebration of International Women’s Day, where we bring together incredible women from across Ireland to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Delicious Triple Choc Chip Muffins
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
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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Dressing Tallaght weddings and families across the generations
Fourteen years after leaving The Square, the return of Best Menswear has been marked by familiar faces, shared memories, and stories that span generations. Few ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
This Valentine’s season, Grow Mental Health is celebrating a different kind of love, Friendship Love - the everyday kindness, care and support that helps people through life’s challenges ... Read More
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Digital Marketing in 2026: Where AI Helps and Where Human Strategy Still Wins
Marketing in 2026 feels faster, and a bit noisier. AI isn’t a side tool anymore. It’s inside the platforms that decide distribution, pricing, reach, and ... Read More
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Focused on People: Supporting Everyday Life in Our Suburbs
LAST October Manna Air Delivery proudly sponsored the South Dublin Chamber Business Awards in the Employee of the Year Award category, won by the fantastic ... Read More
