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Teen (19) jailed for throwing petrol bomb at St John’s House
Feb 20, 2025
A teenager who threw petrol bombs into a building that had been earmarked for asylum seekers, causing €28,000 worth of damage, has been jailed for five... Read More
Tallaght
Jack ‘you blow everyone away’
“You blow everyone away. 'There’s nothing to critique!” exclaimed Ballyfermot-born 'Dancing with the Stars' judge Karen Byrne when reviewing the Contemporary Ballroom dance Tallaght Taekwondo ... Read More
Hospital worker in ‘unfortunate position’ with €360,000 worth of cannabis in car
A hospital worker who unwittingly allowed his cousin to bring €360,000 worth of cannabis in his car before he smelled the drugs and realised what ... Read More
‘The loss of Dagnis has left a deep gap in the lives of his colleagues’
About 250 people attended the memorial mass for a well-known security guard in Kilnamanagh Shopping Centre who died last week. Originally from Latvia, Dagnis Valtins ... Read More
Clondalkin
Students clean up area and help replace trees vandalised
“The Empowering Communities Programme in Rowlagh is committed to working with residents and existing community structures to tackle local challenges on the ground" according to ... Read More
COPD group launch to meet ‘huge need’ in area
A new COPD support group was launched in Clondalkin to meet a “huge need” in the area according to local health professionals. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Read More
Dolcain House is exempted from planning to house international protection applicants
DOLCAIN House in Clondalkin has been declared exempt from planning permission for the purpose of accommodation for international protection applicants. The site of the former ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Concerning’ lack of urgency for domestic violence register
THE lack of urgency in creating a domestic violence register is “deeply concerning” according to Ballyfermot Cllr Hazel De Nortúin (PBP). The domestic violence and ... Read More
Former manager of Daughters of Charity is jailed for sexually abusing his nephew
A former manager of a Daughters of Charity family centre in Dublin has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing his nephew 30 years ... Read More
Local Faces: Dolores James
BALLYFERMOT is a Dublin suburb full of wonderful people, writes Ken Doyle. The unwarranted bad name it acquired over the years was awful for its ... Read More
Lucan
Domestic abuse related calls to gardai increased last year by 8.3% nationally
DOMESTIC abuse related calls to gardai increased in 2024 – by 8.3 per cent nationally and by over 10 per cent in the Western Dublin ... Read More
Aurora is a warrior more than a princess
A Lucan family praised their “warrior” girl who is going to turn six this month despite doctors saying she wouldn’t survive long after birth. Aurora ... Read More
Developer applies for primary school outline planning permission
RESIDENTIAL developer Quintain Developments has applied for outline permission for the construction of a primary school made up of 32 classrooms in Lucan. The site ... Read More
Sport
Massive games for Ireland – Keenan
IRELAND senior men’s head coach Mark Keenan has finalised a squad of 12 players that will compete in two crucial FIBA Basketball World Cup European ... Read More
Sport
Ballyer and Dublin Bus play out a draw
DUBLIN Bus and Ballyfermot United played out a 3-3 draw in Leinster Senior Division One A at the CIE Works at the weekend. In what ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock contest EuroHockey challenge after national success
THREE Rock Rovers retained their Irish National Indoor Trophy last week when they edged out Corinthian 4-3 in the final. This was their 13th Irish ... Read More
Sport
Katie to lead Ireland out in Tallaght Stadium
KILNAMANAGH’S Katie McCabe will lead Ireland out on Friday evening in Tallaght Stadium for the 2025 UEFA Nations League encounter against Türkiye in their opening ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin January Team: Éanna U18s basketball team
ÉANNA lifted the U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup following a 92-72 win over Titans at the National Basketball Arena. Adam Charles picked up the ... Read More
Business
Office investment in Broomhill on market with price tag of €6.5m
A BUILDING that holds driving test lessons in Tallaght is on the market for a price in the region of €6.5m. Property agents Lisney have ... Read More
LEO
South Dublin Export & Leadership Development Programme: Building the Next Generation of Business Leaders
The South Dublin Export & Leadership Development Programme, established in September 2021, is shaping the future of business leadership. Now entering its fourth cohort, this ... Read More
LEO
Taking Off – A Conversation on Succeeding in Business
ADVERTORIAL Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders in South Dublin won’t want to miss this exclusive conversation with Bobby Healy, CEO and founder of Manna Drone ... Read More
LEO
LEO supporting 276 small firms employing over 1,200 people
LOCAL Enterprise Office South Dublin are supporting 276 small businesses which employ over 1,200 people according to new figures. Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, ... Read More
Business
Additional information sought on Waste-storage plan for Rathcoole
ADDITIONAL information has been supplied to South Dublin County Council in relation to plans for a waste-transfer station facility in Rathcoole. Civil and engineering company ... Read More
Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park
PLANNING permission has been granted by South Dublin County Council for Deansrath Family Health Centre (DFHC) to build a new child and family centre in ... Read More
New Rathcoole school plans appealed to An Bord Pleanála
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over plans approved by South Dublin Council after plans were granted for a new school in ... Read More
Guide price of €140k for house going up for auction next week
A HOUSE in DeSelby in Tallaght is going under auction on BIDX1 with a guide price of €140,000 The mid-terrace three-bedroom house requires complete refurbishment ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Mother Tongues Festival: Celebration takes place in Rua Red and The Civic Theatre
“Language is a very important part of our identity, and linguistic diversity enriches our society," says Tony Fegan, Creative Producer of the 8th Mother Tongues ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion out of this world short scones
This is a delicious recipe from one of my favourite Irish Chefs Clodagh Mckenna from her book ‘Home made’. I have made these scones a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Siomha latest single ‘Ritalin’ : Song inspired by her experience living with ADHD
"I WAS coming to the end of yet another day where I'd failed in my plan to completely change my personality." explains Ballinteer singer-songwriter/comedienne Siomha ... Read More
Arts & Culture
IFTA awards nominations: Actors are nominated for the film and drama categories
THE Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) proudly unveils the nominations for the 2025 IFTA Awards, honoring exceptional achievements in film and drama across 29 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Free-living honeybees
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 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... 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
