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Approach to improve outcomes for children
Apr 16, 2025
The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) are set to support early intervention and school achievement for children in Tallaght as they launched their three-year Strategic Plan. On... Read More
Tallaght
Citywise enhances people’s knowledge and mindsets
Citywise Fast Track Academy based in West Tallaght was recognised among alternative education projects that bring huge “social value.” According to a report published by ... Read More
Man (26) caught transporting €299,730 worth of cannabis
A man who was caught transporting just under €300,000 worth of cannabis has been jailed for two years, reports Sonya McLean. Thomas Barrett (26) of ... Read More
Street drugs can cause addiction and overdoses
Traces of synthetic opioids that could quickly cause an overdose were found in anxiolytic tablets sold across Tallaght. The findings come from a powerful collaboration ... Read More
Clondalkin
Celebration mass honours much-loved Sr Carmel
A CELEBRATION Mass took place in Neilstown on Sunday to honour ‘Sister Reebok’ as Sr Carmel Earls is affectionately known. Sr Carmel (89) is a ... Read More
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
Giving a voice to the mothers who have lost their children
An audio documentary giving voice to bereaved mothers who lost their children to suicide highlighted the need for more awareness and support. ‘The Colossus’, set ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Big support for first ever walk for autism with over 200 attending
THE first ever walk for autism in Ballyfermot was a resounding success with up to 200 people attending and enjoying a fantastic sun kissed morning ... Read More
Striking images on display at annual camera club exhibition
THERE was a good turnout and plenty of striking images on display for the opening of the annual SatSun Ballyfermot Camera Club photographic exhibition. The ... Read More
Local Faces: Gabriel Mooney
Drimnagh's own Gabriel Mooney would put one in mind of Austin Powers. I don't mean the teeth or the clothing or indeed the dancing, writes ... Read More
Lucan
Man jailed for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol ‘to compete with other big shops’
A shop owner has been jailed for a year for selling Romanian cigarettes and alcohol in his store to compete with other stores, Dublin Circuit ... Read More
Council estimate Lucan House could generate €1.5m as visitor destination
SOUTH Dublin County Council estimate approximately €1.5m could be generated per annum based on the establishment of a new visitor destination at Lucan House. The ... Read More
Drugs and plants worth €490,800 recovered in cannabis grow house
A man who claims efforts to repay gambling debts led him into involvement in an almost half a million euro cannabis grow house operation has ... Read More
Sport
Féile delight for Round Tower U15 camogie team
IT WAS a great weekend for Round Tower’s U15 camogie team who claimed the Division Three feile title at the weekend. The Clondalkin side went ... Read More
Sport
First SSI Cup title for TU Dublin
THE TU Dublin badminton team were victorious in the Student Sport Ireland (SSI) Cup competition on Thursday. Having qualified for the semi-finals with a 4-1 ... Read More
Sport
Abdel secures 10,000m qualifying time
ABDEL Laadjel secured the 10,000m qualifying time for both the NCAA and European Under 23 championships with a very fine run over the distance in ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock go down to the wire in battle for league title
THREE Rock Rovers have taken the men's EY Hockey League title chase down to the wire after they stunned league leaders Lisnagarvey 3-2 last Saturday ... Read More
Sport
Loreto secure league title for second year running
LORETO finally secured their second EY Hockey league title on the bounce with a well fought away win to UCC. Goals in the second half ... Read More
Sport
Féile delight for Round Tower U15 camogie team
IT WAS a great weekend for Round Tower’s U15 camogie team who claimed the Division Three feile title at the weekend. The Clondalkin side went ... Read More
Sport
First SSI Cup title for TU Dublin
THE TU Dublin badminton team were victorious in the Student Sport Ireland (SSI) Cup competition on Thursday. Having qualified for the semi-finals with a 4-1 ... Read More
Sport
Abdel secures 10,000m qualifying time
ABDEL Laadjel secured the 10,000m qualifying time for both the NCAA and European Under 23 championships with a very fine run over the distance in ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock go down to the wire in battle for league title
THREE Rock Rovers have taken the men's EY Hockey League title chase down to the wire after they stunned league leaders Lisnagarvey 3-2 last Saturday ... Read More
Business
96% of Irish organisations are operating hybrid working models
FIVE years on from the first covid lockdown in March 2020, organisations are increasingly focused on implementing more robust, permanent technologies to support hybrid work ... Read More
Business
Three-bed semis in suburbs are reaching sale agreed in days
THREE-bed semis in Dublin’s suburbs are reaching sale agreed in days as a wave of mortgage-approved buyers chase family homes rather than city centre apartments, ... Read More
Business
Beauty product supplier win small firms award
LUCAN beauty product supplier The Smooth Company won the retail category at the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025. Smooth Company was ... Read More
Business
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response according to Chambers Ireland. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland and Secretary General of ... Read More
Business
Drone delivery company Manna raises €27.9 million in funding
DRONE delivery company Manna has raised a further €27.9m in funding, bringing the toral raised to €55.8m. The round was led by Tapestry VC and ... Read More
Business
96% of Irish organisations are operating hybrid working models
FIVE years on from the first covid lockdown in March 2020, organisations are increasingly focused on implementing more robust, permanent technologies to support hybrid work ... Read More
Business
Three-bed semis in suburbs are reaching sale agreed in days
THREE-bed semis in Dublin’s suburbs are reaching sale agreed in days as a wave of mortgage-approved buyers chase family homes rather than city centre apartments, ... Read More
Business
Beauty product supplier win small firms award
LUCAN beauty product supplier The Smooth Company won the retail category at the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2025. Smooth Company was ... Read More
Business
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response
US tariffs present uncertainty but there must be a measured response according to Chambers Ireland. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland and Secretary General of ... Read More
School board extension plan and alterations to memorial building
THE Board of Management Loreto High School in Rathfarnham have lodged an application with South Dublin County Council for the demolition of the single storey ... Read More
Two outdoor padel tennis court plans for Cookstown and social wine service
Planning permission has been lodged with South Dublin County Council for two outdoor padel tennis court facilities at Cookstown Industrial Estate. The proposal, planned for ... Read More
Thunders Bakery close due to difficult trading conditions
DIFFICULT trading conditions led to the closure of Thunders Bakery, a chain of eight outlets in Dublin including a popular store in the Ashleaf Shopping ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DoubleTAKE raise their voice: We will not sit down and be quiet
“I THINK it’s really, really important for groups like the advocates to be raising their voice about the issues they’re experiencing," remarks SDCC Cllr Alan ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Château Briand
Château Briand is a classic French dish that combines tender beef with rich, flavourful ingredients to create a truly memorable meal. Perfect for special occasions ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Barefoot in the Park: Presented by Tallaght Theatre Group
TALLAGHT Theatre Group use the theatre primarily for their own productions, of which they usually perform 2-3 per year. Production has "gone very smoothly" so ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sheer’ class: Ed sheeran experience comes to The Civic
“I think what you do is awesome.” This is what Ed Sheeran told tribute artist Jack Shepherd, who is coming to the Civic this month. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Two minutes can feel like a lifetime: Show by Brenda McCann makes a return to The Civic Theatre
BILLY and Trisha each have one thing on their minds: Billy’s just mad for football, and Trisha just wants two blue lines. How much pressure ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DoubleTAKE raise their voice: We will not sit down and be quiet
“I THINK it’s really, really important for groups like the advocates to be raising their voice about the issues they’re experiencing," remarks SDCC Cllr Alan ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Château Briand
Château Briand is a classic French dish that combines tender beef with rich, flavourful ingredients to create a truly memorable meal. Perfect for special occasions ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Barefoot in the Park: Presented by Tallaght Theatre Group
TALLAGHT Theatre Group use the theatre primarily for their own productions, of which they usually perform 2-3 per year. Production has "gone very smoothly" so ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sheer’ class: Ed sheeran experience comes to The Civic
“I think what you do is awesome.” This is what Ed Sheeran told tribute artist Jack Shepherd, who is coming to the Civic this month. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
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WorkIQ hosts vibrant launch event for Eva Kelly’s Art Scarf
ADVERTORIAL LAST WEEK, WorkIQ was abuzz with excitement as they hosted a special gathering to unveil the latest creation from renowned Dublin based illustrator, Eva ... Read More
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Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
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WorkIQ hosts vibrant launch event for Eva Kelly’s Art Scarf
ADVERTORIAL LAST WEEK, WorkIQ was abuzz with excitement as they hosted a special gathering to unveil the latest creation from renowned Dublin based illustrator, Eva ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More