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News
Disapproval of increase in public transport fares
Oct 20, 2026
SOUTH Dublin County Councillors shared their disapproval of the government’s decision to increase the cost of public transport fares, passing a motion in the chamber to... Read More
Tallaght
‘I wouldn’t be standing before you today without research’
A BREAST cancer survivor from Tallaght marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a briefing at Leinster House alongside Breast Cancer Ireland, survivors, and clinicians on ... Read More
Man stopped by gardai at Luas stop and seize drugs
A MAN was arrested by a Luas stop in Tallaght after he was stopped by gardaí with various suspected drugs to the tune of €2,600 ... Read More
‘Phenomenal experience’ as Tallaght Person of the Year
EMER Lamon spoke of the “phenomenal” experience as Tallaght Person of the Year as nominations for this year’s awards close on Monday. Emer Lamon was ... Read More
Clondalkin
Hope encourages people to ‘put themselves out there a bit more’
UPON her visit to the European Youth Conference, Hope Omoregie, a native of Clondalkin, is encouraging young people from her locality to “look beyond their estate” ... Read More
Industrial yard and factory available in Clondalkin
A RARE opportunity to occupy a near-three-acre site within Clondalkin Industrial Estate has made its way to the market for €275,000 per year. The 1.19 ... Read More
Blessing of animals shows the love people have for their pets
DEACON Don Devaney welcomed man’s best friend to the gates of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clondalkin recently. This year’s ceremony took place ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Local Task force ‘position should be expanded rather than undermined’
THE National Drugs Strategy was published on Tuesday with local task forces in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot expressing “concern” after issues with the draft submitted earlier this ... Read More
Jobs and Career Fair is success in terms of supporting community
BALLYFERMOT Civic Centre was the chosen location for the Liffey Partnership’s job and career fair this year, welcoming over 300 prospective employees and a range ... Read More
Halloween Costume Swap will help children during celebrations
FOR the second year running, the Liffey Partnership are gearing up for a Halloween Costume Swap at St Ultan’s Primary School in Cherry Orchard and ... Read More
Lucan
Jail for false imprisonment of visually impaired woman
A MAN who made an “idiotic decision” to pick up a visually impaired woman in his car who believed he was a taxi driver, has ... Read More
Lucan Drama set for four-night theatre run
"ALL THREE of the short plays are centred around the theme of relationships, reflecting the delicate balance of beauty and chaos that comes with any relationship" ... Read More
Local Faces: Fachtna ‘Doc’ Clandillon
IT’S NOT every day we meet someone who has made a crucial positive difference to the lives of others in an impoverished third world country, ... Read More
Sport
Peamount manager Alban Hysa has stepped down
Peamount manager Alban Hysa has stepped down from the role ahead of their final matches of the season. Hysa previously enjoyed a successful spell at ... Read More
Sport
Inchicore Athletic set the pace in Leinster Senior Sunday
Inchicore Athletic currently top the league in the Leinster Senior Sunday division after seven games played they sit on a comfortable 17 points with five ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart soar to summit after strong start
Sacred Heart’s Major 1A Saturday side have enjoyed an excellent start to the season as they currently sit on top of the table with just ... Read More
Sport
International success for Tallaght duo
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo continued their successful international season with two more medals at the Montenegro Podgorica Open 2026, Dyzile Chin Estrada earned a silver medal ... Read More
Sport
Funding boost for South Dublin Taekwondo
SOUTH Dublin Taekwondo has recently been selected as one of 30 grassroots sports clubs from across Ireland to receive support through the 2026 SPAR and ... Read More
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Business
SAP Ireland pays €157m dividend after Citywest merger
CITYWEST-based SAP Ireland had entities merged under its name and posted €157 million dividend in 2025. SAP Ireland of Citywest Business Campus welcomed two other ... Read More
Business
Family care firm launches with community-first mission
SINCE May, the family-run business Farrell Care Solutions has been offering its care services to areas around Dublin and held its official launch at Workways, ... Read More
Business
Boots sold in €7.9bn takeover by Canadian Weston family
BOOTS, with Irish offices in Citywest, has been sold to Canada’s Weston family in a deal worth $8.9 billion US dollars, or €7.9bn. The holding ... Read More
€2.1m Rathcoole home hits market
A STRIKING 645sqm property located in the hills of Rathcoole, boasting extraordinary countryside views, has hit the market for a healthy €2.1m. The detached property ... Read More
Woodtown tennis plans cut back after council concerns
ADDITIONAL information has been provided to SDCC’S Planning Department regarding the development of a tennis and padel sports facility on a portion of land north ... Read More
Restaurant unit beside The Square available to let
THE former site of Cluck Chicken’s Tallaght branch has been placed on the market by property consultants Keane Thompson, to let at €45,000 per year. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght musician releases debut EP at 57
"I LITERALLY started playing guitar the day after my Leaving Cert ended way back in 1986," explains Tallaght-based musician Brian Edwards. Brian, recording under the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Kingswood pair Richard and John turn lean years into big screen story
KINGSWOOD-raised filmmaking duo Richard Hurley and John Moran have been raising money for their new short film 'In the Red', set over the course of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
One-woman show explores story behind Ireland’s ‘last witch’
'THE Last Witch Bridget Cleary' is a powerful solo theatre performance written and performed by Eve O’Mahony and directed by Carl Duggan. Inspired by the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Autumn wasps
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
ReelFlamenco set for debut at the Civic
"WE’RE delighted to be part of their programme" beams Lucan based Artscope's Caroline Wynn regarding the 2026 Red Line Book Festival. As part of The ... 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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Business
Best Menswear proud to support Thomas Davis GAA minor team
ADVERTORIAL BEST Menswear has announced its sponsorship of the Thomas Davis GAA Minor Team, with the retailer’s logo now taking pride of place on the ... Read More
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Invisible to Unmissable Content Creator Course
From Invisible to Unmissable is the Instagram blueprint for beginners by Tallaght's Sharon Keegan. Within 30 days the course will have you posting on your ... Read More
