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News
Go-ahead for dementia Centre of Excellence
Dec 18, 2024
Tallaght University Hospital Foundation’s new Centre of Excellence in Brain Health and Dementia in Cookstown Industrial Estate, has been given the green light, The Echo understands... Read More
Tallaght
Ten years for man found with €1.7m worth of drugs
A man who had over €1.7 million worth of drugs along with three guns in his home, and who was caught delivering more drugs around ... Read More
Getting creative with Let’s Colour Project
The Firhouse Community Centre was a hive of activity over the past week where many hands made light work. A not-for-profit organisation called Volunteer It ... Read More
Cuckoo’s Nest redevelopment proceeds apace with new roof
WORK on the redevelopment of the Cuckoo’s Nest pub is moving along with a new roof installed on the original house. Developers of the Nest, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Age-friendly meeting centre in Clondalkin just about to open
AFTER decades of trying to open an age-friendly meeting centre in Clondalkin village, the initiative is one step closer following an open week at Orchard ... Read More
Night on hospital chair while man waited for fourth operation
A man spent the night on a chair in Tallaght University Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) as he waited to undergo his fourth surgery in a ... Read More
Never a bridge too far for this Clondalkin club after 50 years
A sense of community and a fascinating game are what kept Clondalkin Bridge Club going for fifty years according to secretary Louise McGrillen. On Thursday, November ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New library development to include historic Ardscoil Éanna
PLANS have been lodged by Dublin City Council for a proposed new library development at 314-318 Crumlin Road which includes an historic house, formerly known ... Read More
Top graduation prize for Ballyfermot boy
Adam Crawford received top accolades at the Carlow College, St Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2024 receiving a graduation prize for achievements for his third-level studies. ... Read More
Robbie is boxing clever with training programme
A BOXING coach has developed a simulated training programme which he believes can reduce the need for traditional sparring by “up to 50 per cent ... Read More
Lucan
Commuters to benefit from the enhanced Dart scheme
South Dublin County Council welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s approval of an enhanced Dart+ South West scheme between Heuston station and Hazelhatch, Co Kildare. According to ... Read More
GAA Club to plant 2,000 native mini forest trees on grounds
Lucan Sarsfields, in collaboration with the 100 Million Trees Project, make a significant step towards environmental sustainability and community engagement with the GAA Club becoming ... Read More
Two trees removed ‘regrettably’ according to council authority
TWO trees have had to be “regrettably” removed on independent specialist arborist advice in Lucan village, according to South Dublin County Council. Part 8 plans ... Read More
Sport
Rhasidat pinpoints areas of improvement for next year
Tallaght AC athlete Rhasidat Adeleke has enjoyed a whirlwind 2024. Becoming an Olympian in Paris is sure to be one of the highlights as she ... Read More
Sport
All eyes on Rovers trip to Stamford Bridge
SHAMROCK Rovers ultras displayed banners hailing Stephen Bradley for his contribution to the club prior to Thursday night’s fixture, reports James Ffrench. Bradley repaid their ... Read More
Sport
Rovers continue European Fairytale in Tallaght
Shamrock Rovers continued their European fairytale with a 3-0 victory against Borac Banja Luka in Tallaght on Thursday night. A Johnny Kenny double and assist ... Read More
Sport
November Sports Team of the Month: Shamrock Rovers U17 women’s team
WATCH: SHAMROCK Rovers U17s women’s team clinched the League of Ireland title and Cup double. The Tallaght side have enjoyed a superb season on both ... Read More
Sport
November Sports Star of the Month: Adam Olaniyan
WATCH: ADAM Olaniyan became World Youth Superheavyweight Champion at the championships in Montenegro. The Jobstown Boxer became the first Irishman to hold any medals at ... Read More
Business
Contractor of the Year goes to Sisk at property industry awards 2024
CONSTRUCTION group Sisk was announced as winners of this year’s ‘Contractor of the Year’ at the KPMG Irish Independent Ireland’s Property Industry Excellence Awards 2024. ... Read More
Business
Over half of employees expect seasonal gifts and bonuses
ALMOST 70 per cent of Irish employees are expecting an end-of-year bonus, according to new research by tech software firm WorkHuman. The study shows that ... Read More
Business
Ballyfermot student honoured at Royal College of Surgeons
A MATURE student from Ballyfermot was recently awarded a Uversity graduation certificate at a special ceremony at the Royal College of Surgeons. Ballyfermot man Luke ... Read More
Business
Musician Breslin was Chamber Christmas get-together speaker
A FUN afternoon was had by all at the annual South Dublin Chamber Christmas lunch, which took place on Friday, December 6, at the Clayton ... Read More
Business
Norwegian real estate firm buys stake in the Dalata Hotel Group
Norwegian real estate company Eiendomsspar has acquired a 5.45 per cent stake in Dalata Hotel Group, which operates all the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands. ... Read More
Model School in Inchicore scoops RIAI gold for ‘transformative design’
THE refurbishment of a 19th-century primary school in Inchicore has received Ireland’s most prestigious architectural honour. Inchicore National School has been transformed by a “reimagination” ... Read More
Community Family Centre plans now lodged with council
Deansrath Health Centre has lodged plans with South Dublin County Council for a new three-storey Community Family Centre building. The site for the proposed developed ... Read More
No-no for Boomers Pub plans for 22 rooms in Dutch Village
PLANNING permission has been refused for an aparthotel that included 22 rooms at Boomers Pub in the Dutch Village in Clondalkin. Applicant Honeybridge Ltd had ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Camera Club competes: Club take part in IPF National Shield Competition
LAST month Clondalkin Camera Club participated in the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) National Shield Competition. The National Shield Competition is open to all clubs affiliated ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Seaborne: Nuala’s Book shortlisted for Award
Nuala O'Connor, originally from Mill Lane and the author of the shortlisted novel 'Seaborne' for the Irish Book Awards, says, "I had heard the name ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Pirates of Dreamland: Drama group Basement Productions host Panto
"LOCAL drama group Basement Productions is once again bringing the fun of Christmas pantomime to the children and families of Ballyfermot," exclaims Emma Faye. This ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Ultimate family show: A Christmas Carol comes to The Civic
“IT’S my favourite story in the world", beams Aaron Monaghan of Livin’ Dred Theatre Co, who are thrilled to announce the return of their critically ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Perfect Pavlova’s – Perfect Christmas Desserts
I typically find it a challenge to identify a dessert that everyone will eat after the huge feast that is Christmas dinner. In my experience, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
