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Land acquisition process for Dart gets underway with 750 owners
Feb 09, 2026
“The Dart+ Programme is a priority for Government.” Work to make the Dart+ South West project a reality has gotten underway as Iarnród Éireann began the... Read More
Tallaght
Fionn faced cancer with such courage
“He loved everyone on the team…he was just so passionate about football.” Tributes poured in following the passing of “fighter” 15-year-old Fionn Dooley from Rathfarnham ... Read More
Local Faces: Sally Ryan-Graver
THIS week, we're honoured to feature Sally Ryan-Graver who is a fantastically talented Visual Media Artist based here in our own Rathcoole, writes Ken Doyle. ... Read More
Volunteer Cathy marks 18 years mentoring young people at risk
“TO SEE someone grow in confidence like that is incredibly rewarding.” A South Dublin volunteer has marked 18 years mentoring young people in the area ... Read More
Clondalkin
Man (25) found with six bags of cannabis worth €300 for personal use
A MAN had six bags of cannabis worth €300 on him for personal use, a court heard. Dean Brannigan (25), Deansrath Avenue, Clondalkin, appeared before ... Read More
Two Women’s Collective branches raise €9,100 from Tattoo Day event
The Women’s Collective Ireland branches in Liffey Valley and Ronanstown raised over €9,000 with their Tattoo Day event in Clondalkin on Sunday. The two local ... Read More
Tidy Towns group can no longer function without storage space
“CTT committee have reluctantly decided that we can no longer function.” Clondalkin Tidy Towns has announced that it will cease operations by the end of ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Merging of 80 bus service with the 130 is expected to solve issues
The merging of the 80 bus service with the 130, expected to solve issues residents from Chapelizod and Palmerstown have encountered, is now not set ... Read More
Heartbreaking pregnant horse struggles and dies on the road
“It’s just heartbreaking.” A pregnant horse nearing her due date died after an incident on the N4 in Ballyfermot on Monday evening. A pregnant horse ... Read More
Enhancement schemes re-energise retail hearts
“We shouldn’t be having to follow others – we should be the lead.” Calls have been made to introduce enhancement schemes to areas like Ballyfermot ... Read More
Lucan
Contractor aims to complete village works within six weeks
“It looks far harder in design than I had thought.” Concerns were raised about the Lucan Village works after the contractor stated the project is ... Read More
Access and parking arrangements sought on proposed mosque site
The developers of a proposed mosque in Lucan have been asked to supply additional information regarding “access and parking arrangements.” Plans were lodged in November ... Read More
Woman with 11 previous convictions fined and disqualified from driving
A WOMAN with a poor track record of road traffic offences was fined and disqualified from driving at Tallaght District Court. Tshegofatso Ejie (26), Alymore ... Read More
Sport
Hillary Nets claims Club Coach of the Year prize
WATCH: HILLARY Nets was named the Active South Dublin Coach of the Year in association with The Echo and South Dublin County Council in the ... Read More
Sport
Ballyboden St Enda’s senior footballers proud to win Team of the Year Award
WATCH: BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers have been named Team of the Year at the Active South Dublin awards following their performance in both the ... Read More
Sport
Hard work pays off on and off the pitch for Lucan United
WATCH: LUCAN United have been named club of the year at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards with The Echo and South Dublin County Council ... Read More
Sport
Dublin Lions’ Patsy honoured with volunteer award
WATCH: PATSY Kelleher of Dublin Lions has been named as the Active South Dublin volunteer of the year at the Active South Dublin Sports Awards ... Read More
Sport
Esker boxing clever with Club Development recognition
ESKER Amateur Boxing Club were rewarded for their hard work throughout 2025 by being awarded the Club Development of the Year Award at the Active ... Read More
LEO
LEO supported companies created 91 jobs last year
THE Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, T.D., announced the annual results of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) for 2025 ... Read More
Business
Football club looking to add more features and a coffee shop
Kilnamanagh AFC are looking to add more community features to their new clubhouse, including a coffee shop. Work is almost complete on the club’s €500k ... Read More
Business
Priory Market to welcome new businesses as vendors move on
The new year is bringing some menu changes to Tallaght’s Priory Market, as they are set to welcome three exciting new businesses soon. Priory Market, ... Read More
Business
Local authority shortlisted for eight LAMA categories
The Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) have announced the shortlist for the 2026 LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on ... Read More
Business
Uniphar announce plans to acquire TouchStore
UNIPHAR recently announced plans to acquire TouchStore, a Limerick-based provider of dispensing and retail management software for pharmacy teams across Ireland. Pharmaceutical wholesaler and international ... Read More
Permission granted for 20 unit apartment block
Planning permission has been granted for a 20-unit apartment block in Larkfield Square in Lucan. The development will see seven one-bed and 12 two-bed apartments, ... Read More
Only one repair and lease scheme grant approved
Only one application for a council grant that aims to bring vacant properties back into use as social housing has been approved in the last ... Read More
Warehouse and yard on market at Whitestown Industrial Estate
This warehouse and yard, brought to the market by Quinn Agnew, has a prime location in the heart of Tallaght. 3 Whitestown Industrial Estate comprises ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Irish Farmhouse Chicken Casserole Hotpot
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Hearing the audiences laugh and join in made us feel like superstars
"OUR panto 'Aladdin' went brilliantly," smiles Clondalkin Drama Group's Michaela Courtney. 'Aladdin' was performed in Colaiste Chillain from January 10 to 18. According to Michaela, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Westside come to life in K-Pop Demon Hunter in Dancing with the Stars
"We were approached by the creative team last November, as they were looking for dancers to join the show's professional dancers in a 'K-Pop Demon ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Research Day dedicated to brain health dementia in the Civic
"THIS event was inspired by a clear and growing need for trustworthy, accessible and evidence-backed information about brain health and dementia." explains Dr. Laura O'Philbin, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tangles of twigs
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: 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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Talk to any food producer and you’ll hear the same mix of pride and pressure. Pride, because the product is good. Often very good. Pressure, ... Read More
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Best Menswear returns to The Square after 14 Years to welcome you back
ADVERTORIAL After 14-years, Best Menswear is thrilled to announce its official return to The Square, Tallaght with a brand-new store opening. This highly successful relaunch ... Read More
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Foróige’s celebrating Youth Night 2025!
ADVERTORIAL Join us to see the positive impact of Foróige and youth work in our community. Parents, volunteers, and new members are all welcome! THURSDAY, ... Read More
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Clondalkin’s The Laurels Wins ‘Irish Pub of the Year’ at the 2025 Irish Pub Awards
ADVERTORIAL Clondalkin, Dublin — The Laurels, a beloved fixture on Main Street, Clondalkin, has achieved the highest accolade in Irish hospitality, being named National Pub of ... Read More
