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Crumlin Shopping Centre is demolished for redevelopment
Mar 06, 2025
THE familiar façade at Crumlin Shopping Centre was demolished this week amid plans for a major redevelopment at the site. Footage of the diggers tearing down... Read More
Tallaght
Man who sexually abused two girls is jailed for 8 years
A Dublin man who sexually abused two young girls has been jailed for eight years, reports Fiona Ferguson. The victims of Peter Doyle (68) wish ... Read More
Learning about dangers of vaping and fast gas
Members of a youth club were called upon to learn more about the dangers of vaping and fast gas and tackle these “growing” trends with ... Read More
Pupils powerful campaign to tackle school attendance
Students from nine schools took part in a powerful campaign to tackle a decline in school attendance among children and young people. A six-minute video ... Read More
Clondalkin
Football club receives €350,000 in funding for full size all-weather pitch
A football club in South Dublin was granted €350,000 to build a full size, all-weather pitch as they played a part in making new arrivals ... Read More
Johnny is an inspiration to Moyle Park students
A STALWART of education and former teacher in Clondalkin recently picked up a coordinator of the year award at a national ceremony. Johnny Roebuck who ... Read More
Walk of Remembrance to honour the memory of beautiful Leah
A WALK of Remembrance is set to take place on March 6 for “beautiful Boss Lady” Leah French. Community stalwart Ms French, from Clondalkin, sadly ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New library will include proposals for civic space
PLANS for a new library on Crumlin Road include proposals for a civic space which will enhance the area. The Dublin City Council led project ... Read More
Woman found with fake caravan registration certificate spared jail
A woman who was found in possession of a fake caravan registration certificate has been spared jail, reports Claire Henry. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard ... Read More
‘Complex situation’ for houses along the Camac River
DUBLIN City Council will carry out a desk top study to identify the potential for flood risks in parts of the Camac. The city council’s ... Read More
Lucan
Plans approved for works on roads and open spaces
AN APPLICATION has been approved for Clonburris Infrastructure Limited at four sites along Griffeen Road Griffeen Glen Drive, Balgaddy Road, Grange Castle Road Junction Lucan, ... Read More
Shaping the masterplan for Lucan House
SOUTH Dublin County Council is inviting the public to help shape the Masterplan for Lucan House and Demesne. Residents are encouraged to provide their thoughts ... Read More
70-year-old may have to ‘move to Spain’ if Rent Pressure Zones are abolished
A 70-year-old might have to “move to Spain” if Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are abolished, as her rent in West Dublin already takes two thirds ... Read More
Sport
Denis receives volunteer award
THE Federation of Irish Sport celebrated 35 recipients of the 2024 Volunteers in Sport Awards, recognising one individual from every county in Ireland, four in ... Read More
Sport
Whitechurch keep up the pressure on league leaders
DIVISION 3 in the UCFL is starting to clog up at the top of the section, after Whitechurch FC threw their name into the hat ... Read More
Sport
Boden secure first win in league
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s senior footballers got their opening points of their Adult Football Division 1 campaign with a hard-fought victory over Na Fianna 2-19 to ... Read More
Sport
Dublin minors up and running
DUBLIN got their Leinster minor championship campaign off to a fine start with an impressive performance over Meath 3-20 to 0-6 on Sunday afternoon before ... Read More
Sport
Lions roar in basketball finals
DLBB Cup Final weekend saw all four Dublin Lions underage teams reach their respective finals in the Oblate Hall Inchicore. It was a remarkable weekend ... Read More
Business
Credit Unions will ‘strengthen’ service with plans for merger
TWO Tallaght credit unions are set to merge to “strengthen” the service for members. Details of the proposed transfer of engagements between Kilnamanagh Credit Union ... Read More
LEO
LEO South Dublin to celebrate Entrepreneurial Excellence at 2025 Local Enterprise Awards
Marking over a decade of championing entrepreneurship and innovation, the highly anticipated Local Enterprise Awards South Dublin 2025 will take place on Thursday, March 6th, ... Read More
Business
Council’s €1.7 billion capital investment over three years
INVESTMENT by South Dublin County Council over the next three years of its Capital Programme 2025 – 2027, equates to spending approximately €5,802 per person ... Read More
Business
Four-generations family business is going strong
A FAMILY business that has employed over four generations and provided countless work experience opportunities for local kids is celebrating its 40-year anniversary this year. ... Read More
LEO
Student Enterprise Talks: Dream It, Build It, Be it!
ADVERTORIAL South Dublin Local Enterprise Week 2025 has been officially launched at a special event at Work IQ, Innovation Quarter Tallaght. Taking place from March ... Read More
Plans to change vacant childcare facility to commercial premises
PLANS have been submitted with South Dublin County Council to change the use of a vacant childcare facility in Tallaght to a commercial premises. Applicant ... Read More
Lens Media lodge appeal over development contribution figure
LENS Media who have plans for a state-of-the-art TV and film studios have lodged an appeal with South Dublin County Council over the development contribution ... 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
Arts & Culture
Paddy – The life and times: One -Man show starring Don Wycherley comes to The Civic
FIFTY years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Sweet & Salty Chocolate Cookies
These cookies are a new recipe from Nigella Lawson’s fabulous new cookbook, Cook, Eat, Repeat! I’ve always found over the past number of years Nigella’s ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Spirituality of flowers: Lifelong flower enthusiast launches new book
EVER wondered why flowers captivate us so deeply? Bríd Kennedy, author and lifelong flower enthusiast, invited you to explore this question at the launch of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
One-man blockbuster ‘Pucked’-A GAA story of young and ambitious Matty Daly
'PUCKED' returns to Irish stages after its sell-out run in 2022. 'Pucked' is a fast-paced, comedic, theatrical, one man blockbuster! 'Pucked' tells the story of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Centipede predators
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: 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
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
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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
