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Gardai investigating death of man in Balgaddy
Jun 26, 2025
A man in his 50s has died following an incident in a house in Balgaddy on Wednesday night. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding this death,... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Barbara O’Malley
AS PART of The Echo celebrating 45 years, we’re celebrating local faces and places. We share the stories of local people, and remind ourselves of ... Read More
Classic Car Show raises a ‘great deal of money’
The Bohernabreena Classic Car Show returned for “a very successful” day out while raising “a great deal of money” for a good cause. The organising ... Read More
Over 20 canisters found on green space in estate
Concerns over illegal dumping were raised from residents of Brookview Estate last week, with around 20 gas canisters dumped on a green area. Earlier this ... Read More
Clondalkin
Despite the rain nearly 7,000 attend popular village festival
Thousands turned out across a sometimes wild and wet weekend for this year’s Clondalkin Village Festival. Up to 7,000 people took part in free events ... Read More
Locals are shocked at Rasheed deportation
A resident of the Red Cow IPAS centre who gave a “huge contribution” to the community has been brought back to Nigeria and separated from ... Read More
Drummer Dr Joe was a ‘devoted family man’
A superb drummer, a devoted Beatles fan, a fine historian and a “devoted family man” are just some of the tributes paid to a Clondalkin ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Theft of 12 e-scooters worth almost €8,000 was ‘opportunistic’ robbery
A man involved in the “opportunistic” theft of 12 electric scooters from a Dublin business has been handed a suspended prison sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. ... Read More
Young man pleads guilty to procuring an attack on woman
A man who procured an attack on a young woman which resulted in her losing vision permanently in one eye had harassed her on several ... Read More
One in three skipping meals due to lack of money
One in three people living in Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard are skipping meals due to lack of money. That’s according to a new report which ... Read More
Lucan
Four prefabs in community college almost 50 years old ‘falling to bits’
There are calls for prefab classrooms at a community college to be replaced due to their age. According to past pupil and Dublin Mid-West TD ... Read More
€1,300 raised at charity bingo for the Four Districts Day Care Centre
Over €1,300 was raised for the Four Districts Day Care Centre at a charity bingo organised by local women Kathleen Daly and Eileen Coyne. “The ... Read More
Dáithi receives award for his volunteer efforts with Concern
A EDUCATION expert and consul for a West African country was one of 24 people who received awards for their volunteer efforts for the humanitarian ... Read More
Sport
May Sports Team of the month is Kilnamanagh U15s girls Soccer Team
WATCH KILNAMANAGH U15 girls team claimed the SFAI All-Ireland title for the very first time. The Tallaght side put together a fine team display as ... Read More
Sport
May Sports Star of the Month is Adam Charles
Éanna basketball player Adam Charles has played a huge role in his club and schools success this year. Adam, who is a member of the ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s look to bounce back
SHAMROCK Rovers were unable to beat their northside rivals Bohemians for the third successive time this season, suffering a 2-0 defeat in Dalymount Park last ... Read More
Sport
Keelin is a player to watch out for
RATHCOOLE native Keelin Comiskey was recently named U16 International Player of the Year by the FAI and is currently having a breakthrough season with the ... Read More
Sport
GAA President visits Irish speaking club Na Gaeil Óga
IRISH speaking GAA club Na Gaeil Óga CLG received a visit from GAA President Jarlath Burns recently. We spoke to secretary Nichola Oman about the ... Read More
Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
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Business
GAA gloves makes the experience comfortable
Noctra young enterpreneurs recently launched a new brand of GAA gloves at the Lucan Sarsfields Club. Lucan men Matthew Guilfoyle, Louis Butler and Luca Kavanagh ... Read More
Business
Entrepreneurs travel to Japan for CEO Retreat
SOUTH Dublin entrepreneurs Gareth Sheridan (CEO Nutriband Inc) and Aine Kennedy (The Smooth Company) were among a delegation of 140 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs who ... Read More
Business
Lens Media contribution to council reduced by €276,018
THE operators of a planned movie studios in Grange Castle Business Park were successful in an appeal over planning contributions with South Dublin County Council. ... Read More
€1.6 million for Fortunestown Shopping Centre
Fortunestown Shopping Centre has been put up for sale at €1,6 million by agent Cushman and Wakefield. With an overall floor area of 714 m² ... Read More
New apartment proposals at Croughs Pub
PLANNING has been lodged for the construction of apartments at Croughs Pub on Cookstown Road. Applicant Palmgrey Limited intend to demolish the existing staff accommodation ... Read More
Change of use of former Agnelli Motors from warehouse to office
PLANS have been lodged at the former Agnelli Motors on the Greenhills Road for the partial change of use from warehouse to office use at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Wild Orchids
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
Sadhbh’s new single ‘A chuisle a chroi’
"I WANTED to make a song in the same genre as Fontaines DC, the Rolling Stones, or Whipping Boy," explains Clondalkin-born singer-songwriter Sadhbh Keane. This ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Blue Belles colourful vintage style at the Civic
"IT’S been busy!" exclaims Susan McFadden of the Blue Belles, who are coming to the Civic this week. The Blue Belles are Ireland’s freshest postmodern ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion Lemon Shortbread & Delicious Lemon Posset
I’m a huge fan of citrus flavours and these two delicious recipes are a well needed hit of sunshine in everyone’s lives right now. These ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Colm’s latest venture ‘The Lonesome Boatman’
"I SAW a news report on a big flood in India; a newly wedded couple were floating in a big aluminium basin." This is what ... 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
United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
Tallaght and District Credit Union and Firhouse Credit Union have completed a Transfer of Engagements that will see Firhouse officially become part of the Tallaght ... Read More
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland programme is proud to support up to 40 free creative events for children and young people as part of ... Read More
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More
Clondalkin
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
