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‘Unacceptable’ says mother as pre-school service to close
May 16, 2025
Parents will protest the closure of a pre-school service, which would “disrupt” the lives of their children and leave teachers and staff unemployed. According to a... Read More
Tallaght
Gentleman Lenny always put interests of others first
A strong advocate of organ donation and member of Transplant Sport Ireland, Leonard (Lenny) Ryan will be remembered for his “constant willingness to help.” Lenny, ... Read More
Gardai investigating incident ‘of criminal damage’ at Luas stop in Cookstown
Gardaí are investigating an incident “of criminal damage” which occurred earlier this month at the Cookstown Luas Stop in Tallaght. The Echo understands a projectile ... Read More
‘Significant safeguarding concerns’ at Cheeverstown
Health inspectors have raised “significant safeguarding concerns” about the safety of residents following an unannounced inspection of a disability centre in South Dublin. The inspection ... Read More
Clondalkin
Corkagh Park came alive with purpose and solidarity
About 2,000 people walked across Corkagh Park in aid of suicide prevention at the weekend as Darkness into Light events involved many in South Dublin. ... Read More
Woman hid in wardrobe upstairs in her house to avoid being found by gardai
A woman hid in a wardrobe to avoid being found by gardai who had located two stolen motorbikes in her house, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court ... Read More
Laurels Cycle Crew wheeling their way to a record 17 years of cycling for charity
THE Laurels Cycle Crew enjoyed their annual Galway to Clondalkin venture, which culminated with 45 cyclists arriving home at the Laurels pub in Clondalkin Village, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Pharmacy is celebrating 20 years serving the community
BRENNAN’S Pharmacy in Ballyfermot is celebrating its 20-year anniversary under the stewardship of pharmacist Keith Brennan. The community pharmacy, based in Grange Cross, are in ... Read More
GAA club members to run 300km to raise funds for support group
MEMBERS of a GAA club are preparing for a 300km run to raise funds for a local support group for kids with additional needs. Ballyfermot ... Read More
Support Relay for Life appeal
A YOUNG mother from Ballyfermot who survived childhood leukaemia is calling on the Dublin community to get involved in Relay For Life South County Dublin ... Read More
Lucan
Local Faces: John Rabbett
Full disclosure readers, your formerly sporting correspondent has, these days lost a yard of pace, and get a case of the vapours he has to ... Read More
Masterplan for Lucan House could bring benefits of €2.5m
South Dublin County Council expect to present the final Lucan House Masterplan to elected members “by early June.” In response to a question by Lucan ... Read More
Demand for CCTV in area deemed a ‘persistent hotspot’
More action in a Lucan area has been called for by a councillor because the area has become a “persistent hotspot” for littering and anti-social ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh U15 girls lift SFAI All-Ireland title
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 they ... Read More
Sport
Thomas Davis Mini All-Irelands will remember club stalwart John
THOMAS Davis GAA Club will host a festival of Gaelic Games on Kiltipper Road in May with the mini All-Irelands taking place. The action will ... Read More
Sport
Palmerstown FC complete league and cup double
PALMERSTOWN FC capped off a fantastic season by winning the Noel Ryan Cup to complete the double after recently winning the league. The Palmerstown outfit ... Read More
Sport
Earl Celtic topple Old Bawn to book a place in cup decider
AFTER a couple of years out of the game Earl Celtic returned to the UCFL this term and after their 2-1 win over Old Bawn ... Read More
Sport
Dubs claim 12th consecutive Leinster title
DUBLIN produced a stirring final quarter display at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon to hold off a strong challenge from Meath 2-13 to 1-12 and ... 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
Business
Business expansion another step up the ladder for Sylvia
HARD work and graft is paying off for Ballyfermot businesswomen Sylvia Kennedy, who this week celebrated teaming up with Sorrento Pizza Ireland for their new ... Read More
Business
The Echo Newspaper price increase
As we continue to navigate through the ever-growing digital landscape of media news and the change in buying habits of traditional newspapers, the local newspaper ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – Print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 45 years of business, The Echo navigated a constantly evolving media sector and soon understood that going online could be a turning point. ... Read More
Business
South County overall expenditure soared by almost €300m in 2024
OVERALL expenditure at South Dublin County Council increased by €284 million in 2024 from the previous year. The increase is down to demands for expenditure ... Read More
Three houses planned for grounds of Ball Alley House
THREE new houses planned on the grounds of the Ball Alley House have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Plans for the 0.177 ha site ... Read More
Some objections to Mosque plans
FURTHER submissions have been lodged in relation to proposals for a mosque at Hills Industrial Estate in Lucan. It has led to objections as the ... Read More
Rugby Club is seeking planning permission for padel court enclosure
ST MARY’S Rugby Club in Templeogue are seeking planning permission to introduce a padel court enclosure at their premises on Templeville Road. The sport of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Summer at the Civic: Lively and varied season full of Theatre and Music
"SUMMER at The Civic is always something special – and this year is no different," remarks Artistic Director of the Civic Theatre, Donal Shiels. The ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Echo at 45: Tower Credit Union – Local People helping Local People for over 60 years
For more than 60 years, Tower Credit Union has proudly stood at the heart of the local community. From humble beginnings, it has grown to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Echo at 45: The dynamic urban hub that is now South Dublin
South Dublin County in 1980 was a different world when The Echo first started to the one that exists today. Over the last 45 years, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Pasta Pesto Salad & Home Made Salad Dressings
While I still enjoy the occasional comforting classic, summer has me craving lighter, fresher dishes that are easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavour. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The not-so-ordinary Ribwort Plantain
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
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
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
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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
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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
