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News
€100k set aside for concert at Tallaght Stadium
Nov 21, 2025
“There’s no point having a stadium there and not using it to its full potential.” €100,000 has been set aside for a concert to be held... Read More
Tallaght
Planning appeal against NCT test Centre by TD was rejected
A planning appeal by TD Paul Murphy to restrict late opening hours at an NCT test centre in Tallaght has been rejected with alterations. The ... Read More
Glenda ‘one of the best’ serving Tallaght for the past 12 months
Looking back on her 12 months of serving as the 41st Tallaght Person of the Year, Glenda Murphy Smullen is still amazed that she won ... Read More
Local Faces: Willie Harris
"GOLF acts as a corrective against sinful pride, writes Ken Doyle. I attribute the insane arrogance of the later Roman Emperors almost entirely to the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Post office forced to close after ‘violent interaction’
Clondalkin Post Office closed on Monday morning after a “violent interaction” led to damage in the office. A “small group of customers” got into the ... Read More
Man (33) with a ‘cavalier attitude’ to road safety
A MAN with a “cavalier attitude” to road safety was banned from driving for life. Miley Connors (33), with an address of Abbeyland, Clane, Kildare, ... Read More
Food donations are sought by helping homeless and those in need by charity
FOOD donations are being sought for the annual Christmas appeal by Clondalkin Helping Homeless and Those in Need. Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind), a founder of ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Mass to resume at church after fire at parish centre
St Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church in Ballyfermot is expected to resume full evening mass services this week, over two weeks after a fire broke out ... Read More
Harry’s ‘Save a smile’
A nine-year-old from Ballyfermot is the face of a new campaign from Children’s Health Foundation to remind people that some kids won’t be spending Christmas ... Read More
‘Headless chicken’ took part in Dublin riots jailed for two years
A man who took part in the Dublin riots – looting cigarettes from a Gala store and helping gather rubbish which was later set on ... Read More
Lucan
New portfolio for Emer Higgins after cabinet reshuffle
Dublin Mid-West TD Emer Higgins has been given a new portfolio after a cabinet reshuffle took place on Tuesday. Deputy Higgins was appointed as the ... Read More
‘The Clock Won’t Wait’ films reflect life in Adamstown
"SO I am a member of Noise Dublin," begins Jess Kavanagh when asked to explain her relationship with 'The Clocks Won't Wait' programme, which consists ... Read More
‘Urgent need’ for better transport infrastructure
“It gives the impression that we’re somewhere of lesser standing.” Lucan councillors have written to the National Transport Authority to highlight the “urgent need” for ... Read More
Sport
Boxing talent on show in inter championships
THE draw for the National Intermediate Championships took place over the week with plenty of local talent taking part in the tournament. James Lynch Dalton ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock Rovers unveil new pitch playing facility
THREE Rock Rovers celebrated one of the most significant developments in the hockey club’s 132-year history last Saturday following an extensive sustainability and pitch replacement ... Read More
Sport
Coláiste Éanna tops in World Championships
LED by Hillary Netsiyanwa, Coláiste Éanna's U19 boys returned home from the World School Basketball Championships in Valencia as undefeated world champions. After their success ... Read More
Sport
Commercials do the business
COMMERCIALS find themselves in a provincial semi final this weekend having progressed through the Leinster Intermediate Championship following their provincial win over Carlow side Naomh ... Read More
Sport
Promoting GAA at Asian Youth C’ships
WHILE Provincial championships take place in Ireland and a host of county championships are coming to an end, Drimnagh man Daniel Burke was involved in ... Read More
News
€422m proposed expenditure budget for council next year
THE proposed 2026 revenue budget by South Dublin County Council presents plans for proposed overall expenditure of €422,581,000. A draft budget published this week by ... Read More
Business
John awarded National Innovator of the Year
Priory Market CEO John Kearns was awarded National Innovator of the Year at the Food and Wine Awards in the Shelbourne Hotel. The Food and ... Read More
Business
Fanagans awarded Best Family Owned and Managed Business
SIXTH generation undertaker firm Fanagans have been providing their services for over 200 years, and recently won ‘Best Family Owned and Managed Business’ at the ... 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
Business
Landmark takes off after securing in-flight service deal
LANDMARK Technologies has secured daily operations for in-flight entertainment provider Inflight Dublin. Together, Landmark and Inflight Dublin’s IT team have developed a customised cybersecurity solution ... Read More
Light industrial unit on market at €450k in South City Business Park
A light industrial unit, located in a busy Tallaght business park is now on the market for €450,000. Schnittger Bourne is pleased to bring this ... Read More
Appeal lodged after apartments refused due to new bus schemes
A developer has lodged a planning appeal after they were refused permission for 16 new apartments in Inchicore, as the development would “negatively impact” new ... Read More
Age-friendly housing decision upheld by Coimisiún
A decision by the council to refuse planning permission for a seven-storey apartment block for age-friendly housing has been upheld by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Developer ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Scrumptious Turkey Leftover Risotto
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
Nature on our doorsteps: The effects of freezing frosts
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
15 years of learning helped Marta grow her studio practice
"I’VE always found it hard to put my thoughts into words, so I speak through my work," remarks Marta Ozog, founder of Ballyfermot-based Marta Ozog ... Read More
Arts & Culture
First solo debut ‘Freakquency’ for panto star Aidxn G
TALLAGHT panto star turns pop star as Aidxn G steps into the spotlight with his official solo debut, 'Freakquency', which was released Friday, November 7. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Three bands come together for evening of music celebration
"For the first time ever, three community bands from the South Dublin region come together for an evening of music and celebration," beams Edel of ... 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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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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Togging Out for Christmas: Meet Santa and His North Pole GAA Team at Croke Park
ADVERTORIAL Santa Claus, the ultimate Bainisteoir of Christmas, is swapping snowy pitches for sacred turf this festive season as he brings his North Pole GAA ... Read More
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PhoneWatch Research: Burglary Rates in Ireland at Lowest Level in a Decade
ADVERTORIAL Burglary levels across Ireland are significantly lower than they were ten years ago, according to new research by PhoneWatch. Drawing on Central Statistics Office ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health encourages acts of self-kindness and connection this World Kindness Day
ADVERTORIAL Free, community-led online support groups invite adults across Ireland to take the first step toward better mental wellbeing Ireland, November 2025 – This World ... Read More
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Pulp Confidential Shredding: Ireland’s Trusted Confidential Shredding Service
ADVERTORIAL Old files pile up. Boxes gather dust. Inside are payroll slips, invoices, and customer details that must stay private. That’s where Pulp steps in. ... Read More
