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UPDATE: Man loses arm in explosion
Mar 27, 2025
A MAN is believed to have lost most of his arm after an explosion that occurred at a house in Tallaght on Wednesday morning. It is... Read More
Tallaght
‘Just how beautiful and precious life is’ – survivor
“How I look at life and how I look at people has changed completely,” said a cancer survivor as he encouraged everyone to support cancer ... Read More
Additional info sought on former Ulster Bank site
ADDITIONAL information has been sought in relation to plans for the existing former Ulster Bank on Main Street in Tallaght Village. Developer Connmurr Projects has ... Read More
Programme focused on people struggling with gambling addiction
The Rutland Centre in Knocklyon has launched Ireland’s first fully funded Gambling & Gaming Specific Outpatient Programme. This initiative, supported by the HSE, aims to ... Read More
Clondalkin
Library welcomes 5,401 visitors and 155 new members last month
Clondalkin library welcomed 5,401 visitors and 155 new members in February while also inaugurating their third in-house book club. Nearly 4,000 items were issued, and ... Read More
Investment warehouse in Crag Crescent has guide price of €950k
A substantial warehouse investment in Crag Crescent in Clondalkin has come on the market with a guide price of €950,000. The property is arranged over ... Read More
Man (29) who instigated unprovoked attack had 137 previous convictions
A man who led five others in an unprovoked attack on another man in Dublin city centre two years ago has been jailed, reports Eimear ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Five arrested as part of ‘high risk criminal network’ in the area
GARDAI arrested five men on Monday in West Dublin as part of investigations into an international organised crime group in the area. It forms part ... Read More
‘Horrible assault’ on graveyard flower seller by man out on bail
A “danger to society”, who was spending €600 a week on drugs, has been jailed for a further two years for headbutting a graveyard flower ... Read More
New licence for local radio station
BALLYFERMOT-based local radio station Together FM, hit the ground running with their new FM licence, which was granted just in time for St Patrick’s Day ... Read More
Lucan
Upgrade plans approved for McDonald’s
MCDONALD’S Restaurant has been approved permission by South Dublin County Council for an upgrade of its premises at Lucan Road in Dodsborough. Applicant McDonald's Restaurants ... Read More
RAMS receive plaque of appreciation
The singing group for retired men RAMS in Rhythm were surprised with a plaque of appreciation from the Dublin Simon Community after contributing to their ... Read More
Concerns raised over amendements to boardwalk
CONCERNS have been raised by businesses in Lucan Village around amendments to the Lucan Road Boardwalk project, which would include the loss of eight car ... Read More
Sport
Alex Denning to make debut in Lamborghini Super Asia Series
FOLLOWING a successful test in Misano, Italy recently, Rathfarnham’s Alex Denning is getting set to make his debut in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Series ... Read More
Sport
Clondalkin U14s tops in Leinster Schools Youth League final
AFTER losing two of their first three league games before Christmas, Clondalkin got to the final the hard way, winning their last five matches and ... Read More
Sport
Top results for BMA Clondalkin at Dutch Open
THE annual YOKOSO DUTCH OPEN is now in its 22nd year and still going strong. Known as the 'Friendly Tournament', the YDO attracts competitors from ... Read More
Sport
Double delight in finals for Templeogue basketball teams
THERE was double joy for Templeogue basketball teams in the U13 and U14 DLBB finals in Oblate Hall at the weekend. Templeogue’s U13 team took ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U18s march into National Cup final
TEMPLEOGUE U18 girls’ basketball team made history by becoming the first Under 18 female team in the Club to win in the semi finals of ... Read More
Business
Belgard Retail Park set to be put on market in coming weeks
BELGARD Retail Park in Tallaght is among a few prime sites being readied for sale in the coming weeks. The Parks Collective, which comprises Belgard ... Read More
Business
Lidl delighted to appoint Ryan as Chief Customer officer
LIDL has announced the appointment of Ivan Ryan to the role of Chief Customer Officer for Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland. Lidl Ireland’s head ... Read More
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Coaching people has given me confidence to try new things
A BACKGROUND in chemical engineering and management consulting helped to forge the right ingredients for a local entrepreneur to establish a career coaching initiative. Gráinne ... Read More
Business
Logistics firm recogonised with AWS Horizon Award
ATC Logistics has won the 2025 AWS Ireland Horizon Award in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution to employment, international service expansion, and for helping ... Read More
Business
Upgrade refurbishments completed at stadium include modern facilities
UPGRADE works were recently completed at Tallaght Stadium to modernise dressing rooms and facilities for coaches and referees to meet UEFA Category 4 standards. The ... Read More
Plans for EV charging station at Plaza Park West
PLANS for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Plaza Park West, have been lodged with Dublin City Council. The application was submitted by InstaVolt ... Read More
Developers of Airton House request extension of duration
THE DEVELOPERS at Airton House in Tallaght is requesting an extension of duration of permission for the change of use and conversion of an existing ... Read More
Equnix refused permission for data centre on Nangor Road
EQUNIX Ireland Ltd has been refused permission for its new data centre plans on the Nangor Road in Clondalkin. A planning application for a connection ... Read More
Arts & Culture
26 songs: Taylor D’s new single
"I WROTE 26 Songs as a tribute to the idea that love is endless, and no matter how many times you try to capture it, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Solo lei lo Sa: Brian hopes latest song gives listeners something different
"THERE is a dark, provoking innocence to the portrayal of the music which leads the listener to an eerie world of the mystic and a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Chocolate Full of Lies: Song dedicated to Acko’s daughter
"THIS is quite a special song to me as it is dedicated to my daughter Sita, who passed away last year," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Goose and the Common
ARRAY Collective presents 'The Goose and the Common,' a new exhibition commissioned by Rua Red. Upending the language of protest, surveillance, defence, and displacement, the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: An Sabhaircín, the Primrose
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: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Just one night proved that our infrastructure is very vulnerable
January 2025 delivered heavy snowfalls around the 17th and then Storm Éowyn on the night of Thursday 23rd and the following day. Fair play, our ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
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Yoga for Everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this is your chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with your inner calm. Venue 1: Kilnamanagh ... 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
