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SDCC: Overall expenditure rise of €107m last year
Apr 19, 2024
HOUSING is the area that has seen the biggest increase in expenditure for the South Dublin County Council (SDCC) area for 2023. This was according to... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Sue Dorgan
OUR FACES of the Community feature here in The Echo is a chance for us to celebrate the great work being done by ordinary men ... Read More
Food Bank second hand clothes sales
THE Ballycullen Food Bank held the first of its second-hand clothes sales in Brookfield on Tuesday morning – and will be holding a second sale ... Read More
‘It’s not nice to be driving home and seeing rubbish on the road’
KILTALOWN Lane in Jobstown routinely becomes impassable due to ongoing issues with illegal dumping and covert CCTV should be installed to combat it, according to ... Read More
Clondalkin
Arts school raise €6k for Clare’s Wish Foundation
STUDENTS from a Clondalkin performing arts school and a talent agency led by a Walkinstown woman recently raised €6,000 for a charity that grants wishes ... Read More
Concert in aid of Médicins Sans Frontiéres in Gaza
A FORMER teacher at Moyle Park College, Clondalkin is holding a concert in aid of Médicins Sans Frontiéres (Doctors Without Borders) in Gaza, on Haddington ... Read More
50 Gaelscoil pupils to stage musical protest outside Dáil
A SCHOOL built over 30 years ago is still using pre-fabs which creates challenges right throughout the year. Gaelscoil na Camóige in Clondalkin, established in ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Man had ‘no regard’ leading gardai on two separate pursuits
A DUBLIN man who had “no regard” for the safety of others when he led gardaí on two separate pursuits has been imprisoned for four ... Read More
‘It’s destroying the heritage’ in area by removing roundabout
“IT’S destroying the heritage of Ballyfermot over 73 years.” So says Sean Brennan of Ballyfermot Heritage who attended a large protest held last week at ... Read More
Council house has lain derelict for 10 years
A COUNCIL house in Cherry Orchard which has lain derelict for ten years will be available to new tenants in three months’ time. “The house ... Read More
Lucan
National Spring Clean anti-litter campaign runs throughout April
THE National Spring Clean in the company of Adamstown Tidy Towns was launched by Mayor Alan Edge last week. National Spring Clean is Ireland’s largest ... Read More
‘We should send out a clear message that the people of Newcastle deserve a secondary school’
THE area of Newcastle is in real need of a secondary school, last month’s Clondalkin Area Committee meeting heard. Councillors at the meeting agreed to ... Read More
RAMS raise €3k for Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day
A RETIRED men’s choir raised €3,000 for the Irish Cancer Society when they performed in The Square Shopping Centre last month for Daffodil Day, reports ... Read More
Sport
Old Bawn go goal-crazy in league clash
A CRUEL day on the field for Dublin City FC when they entertained Old Bawn FC in Corkagh Park, in the UCFL Division 3B section, ... Read More
Sport
Rovers back to winning ways
SHAMROCK Rovers returned to winning ways last Friday night with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sligo Rovers in Dublin 24, while St Patrick's Athletic failed ... Read More
Sport
Loreto bag points and celebrate with EYHL championship trophy
FOR Loreto this game was all about receiving their EYHL Division One Championship trophy and the medals that went with it. For opponents Old Alexandra ... Read More
Sport
First Super League title for Éanna
"THIS is what we've been working for, whether it was this (Super League) or the Cup, I didn't really care which one it was, as ... Read More
Sport
European gold for Super Adam
THERE was plenty to shout about for Jobstown Boxing Club at the European Youth Championships in Croatia. Super-heavyweight Adam Olaniyan came out tops against Misak ... Read More
Business
Cafe builds space that caters for everyone in community
A PALMERSTOWN café celebrated two years in business with a little celebration to thank its staff and customers. Joanne Monks, who lives in Palmerstown, has ... Read More
Business
St Kevin’s students complete their Safe Pass training course
TRANSITION year and senior cycle students from St Kevin's Community College, Clondalkin recently completed their Safe Pass training with the Construction Industry Federation and SOLAS. ... Read More
Business
No increase in commercial rates is a welcome respite
NO INCREASE in commercial rates this year is a welcome respite for local businesses facing a multitude of rising costs, according to South Dublin Chamber ... Read More
Business
‘Show Me ID – Be Age Ok’ campaign highlights high standard of compliance
THE 2024 ‘Show Me I.D - Be Age OK’ national campaign was launched this week showing the country’s largest responsible retail training programme. The launch ... Read More
Business
Sushi producer scoops SFA Small Business Award
BLUEBELL company Oishii Foods Ltd, the largest sushi producer in the Irish retail market, won the SFA Small Business Awards in the Food and Drink ... Read More
Guest house change of use plans for Towerville
PERMISSION is being sought for the change of use of Towerville house on Tower Road in Clondalkin from a residential dwelling into a guest house, ... Read More
Blenders plans for finished goods warehouse at Whitestown Road site
SAUCE manufacturer Blenders’ proposal for the construction of a finished goods warehouse at their premises on Whitestown Road in Tallaght has been approved by South ... Read More
Plot of land on Bulfin with a guide price of €175,000
A PLOT of development land adjacent to the Hui Kee Chinese takeaway on Bulfin Road in Inchicore has gone on the market with an asking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
No Regrets: Singer-Songwriter Leona announces latest single
Inspiration was "more like a natural progression" for Kingswood native Leona McManus, a diverse artist with notes of Emelie Sande and Kelly Clarkson, accompanied by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Spanish Bluebells – a problem or not?
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Apple crumble cake with caramel & apple icing
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’m a firm believer in having the occasional treat, ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Bad Daters and Good Cheaters: Shows written and directed by Ballyfermot’s Derek Murphy
'The Bad Daters' & 'The Good Cheaters' are shows written and directed by New York-based Derek Murphy, originally from Ballyfermot, by Ryan Butler. Both shows ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Siobhan Stars in Bodkin: Rathfarnham native plays Dove in Comedic Thriller
Netflix is excited to announce the release date for 'Bodkin', which was filmed in West Cork, Wicklow, and Dublin. All seven episodes of the darkly ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: River Camac can’t cope with what may be ahead
CLIMATE change is causing more frequent and larger floods, affecting Ireland’s rivers, low-lying areas and coastal regions. In recent years particularly, higher tides combined with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Councillors’ powers are limited and still remain so
AMONGST other matters requiring our votes, there’s a Local Election to our County Council (SDCC) on June 7. Voters are the backbone of our democracy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road. Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle. It’s named after a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: How people spend all their money has certainly changed
In the space of a lifetime, Ireland’s currency has gone from pounds to punts to euros. In the era of our pounds currency, our economy ... Read More
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Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a not-for-profit in South Dublin driving change in your community? If so, you could secure up to €50,000 to amplify your impact through ... Read More
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Countdown is on for The Square’s ‘Tallaght’s Got Talent’
ANTICIPATION is building for the live show finale of “Tallaght’s Got Talent”, to be held in The Square, on Saturday April 20, between 1pm and ... Read More
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A Journey to Tranquility: Exploring the Healing Charms of Ciechocinek Uzdrowisko
In the heart of Poland, nestled amid the lush landscapes of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, lies a town steeped in healing traditions and natural splendor. Welcome ... Read More
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Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More
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Volunteers play crucial role in supporting those living in slums
SPECSAVERS volunteers recently played a crucial role in supporting 2,414 individuals living in Kolkata’s Street and slum communities in India. Among those volunteers, was Lisa ... Read More
