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News
Anti-social behaviour by teens mars clubs’ astro pitch access
Aug 11, 2026
LOCAL clubs are finding it difficult to make extensive use of the Sean Walsh astro pitch thanks to anti-social behaviour on multiple occasions, reports Michael Howley.... Read More
Arts & Culture
RePlay Festival celebrates creativity, inclusion and youth culture in Tallaght
"RATHER than programming a traditional arts festival, we wanted to create an event that reflected how young people actually experience culture today," explains festival director ... Read More
Social Inclusion Summer Camp
CHAIRPERSON of Integration of All Children in Ireland, Yemi Ojo, and her team of volunteers welcomed children from all around Jobstown to this year’s Social ... Read More
Successful weekend operation delivers critical pipeline repairs
UISCE Éireann successfully completed critical repairs on a 25-kilometre trunk watermain in Saggart over the Bank Holiday weekend after months of preparation. The national water ... Read More
Clondalkin
Black smoke emissions and late night noises from Echelon to be investigated
ECHELON Data Centre are “conducting ongoing investigations” following complaints from residents regarding intrusive night-time noise disturbances and possible black smoke emissions from the site. The ... Read More
SÍOL programme is rolled out locally
SOUTH DUBLIN County Council (SDCC) is currently in the process of identifying eligible projects within Clondalkin and Tallaght for the SÍOL Programme to provide funding ... Read More
Tributes to Glen sung by local buskers at Luke Kelly statue
LOCAL buskers from Clondalkin and Tallaght were amongst the group that performed by the Luke Kelly statue in Dublin city last Thursday evening to pay ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Perrystown man selected as Rose escort for 2026 Rose of Tralee
"I CAME across it on Instagram that they were looking for escorts," explains Perrystown's Simon Murphy, who has been selected as a Rose Escort for ... Read More
Irish dancing, copper crafts, old photos and ukulele magic
HERITAGE DAY returns to Ballyfermot with a bang this year on August 15, running in conjunction with National Heritage Week, and with a whole heap ... Read More
Anger after GAA pitch is destroyed by car set on fire
THERE is “great sadness and anger” after Crumlin GAA’s playing pitch in Pearse Park was destroyed after a car was set alight on it in ... Read More
Lucan
‘NTA should focus on getting public transport right’ – Cllr
THE National Transport Authority (NTA) has called for land at Finnstown Castle and St Edmundsbury be “rezoned for residential use as originally proposed” to prioritise ... Read More
Emergency road closure in place on Griffeen Avenue from August 12
An emergency road closure will be in place on Griffeen Avenue, between Grange Castle Road and Griffeen Road from August 12 until 17 in order ... Read More
‘Fun-loving’ father found with over €90k in criminal cash
A “FUN-LOVING” forklift driver and convicted drug dealer has been jailed for possession of over €90,000 in criminal cash, reports Declan Brennan. On November 23 ... Read More
Sport
Former Pats star Melia joins Lincoln on loan
Former St Patrick’s Athletic striker Mason Melia has signed with Lincoln City on loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Melia is best ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United sign new players ahead of National League campaign
LUCAN United are making preparations for their upcoming season in the inaugural national league which is scheduled to take place in the latter half of ... Read More
Sport
O’Shea returns to the top flight with Ipswich
TEMPLEOGUE native and Ipswich Town captain is preparing for life back in the Premier League after giving an exclusive interview with Ipswich based newspaper East ... Read More
Sport
Good weekend for Tallaght athletes
TALLAGHT AC had an extremely successful weekend with several athletes competing in the National Senior Track and Field Championships which were held in Morton Stadium, ... Read More
Sport
Frustration for Rovers
SHAMROCK Rovers found themselves eliminated from Champions League qualification last night after they could only manage a 2-1 win in Tallaght against FC Ararat Armenia. ... Read More
Business
Site of Black Church Inn goes for €3.65 million at auction
THE former site of the renowned Rathcoole bar, The Black Church Inn, has been sold at public auction for €3.65m, over three times the original ... Read More
Business
€4.8m funding to boost confidence in drones
TRINITY College Dublin launched a new project, backed with almost €5 million in funding, to boost confidence in drones used for delivery and more, with ... Read More
Business
Pettitt’s acquire SuperValu Knocklyon for undisclosed fee
THE SuperValu store at Knocklyon Shopping Centre has been sold by Musgraves Group to Pettitt’s SuperValu, one of the chain’s largest operators in the country. ... Read More
Tallaght
Entrepreneur plans to raise €1m in pre-seed investment
TALLAGHT entrepreneur Emmanuel "Smiley" Osungboun, founder of Gontrel, has announced plans to raise €1 million in pre-seed investment. Smiley has announced the plans to raise ... Read More
Business
Musgraves apply for extension to warehouse in Ballyowen
THE Musgrave Group has applied for a 392 sqm extension to their existing warehouse facility in the Ballyowen Industrial and Business Park in Clondakin. The ... Read More
Cairn Homes looks for go-ahead for 197 bed units in Cookstown
A LARGE-SCALE Residential Development Application was submitted by Cairn Homes Properties Ltd for Units 66 and 67 located in Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght. An overall ... Read More
Airlie House plans seek to provide a medical clinic
A NEW application for the renovation and part-extension of Airlie House in Lucan has been received by SDCC to provide a medical clinic facility for ... Read More
Exemption to replace 21m high telecommunications mast at GAA Club
AN EXEMPTION from planning permission has been granted for the replacement of a 21-metre-high telecommunications mast with an identically-sized structure at a Drimnagh GAA club. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Heritage walks return as interest in Rathfarnham’s history continues to grow
"WE HAD more than 400 people attending the tours throughout the week last year," beams Damian MacGarry, local historian and committee member of Rathfarnham Village ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Giant Wolf Youth Theatre present a night of grim and poetry
"IT’S PART horror, part thriller, part comedy, filled with evocative language and fun imagery, as well as some classic Giant Wolf movement and dance." Giant ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: A really gruesome bumblebee parasite
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
The Fold – music event at Corkagh Park
“Most artists aren’t often afforded the opportunity to perform in their locality, and this is something I wanted to provide with this event,” explains Tallaght ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘A Recurrence’ explores lives of three working class women across 3 generations
'A RECURRENCE' is a raw, urgent new play exploring pregnancy, poverty, and bodily autonomy through the lives of three working-class Dublin women across three generations. ... 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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Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club wins Female Founders award
ADVERTORIAL Curves Knocklyon Fitness Club, based in South Dublin, has been awarded the Female Founder Awards Ireland 2026 – Fitness Category Winner, recognising excellence in ... Read More
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Nominations now open for Tallaght’s Greatest Character 2026
Tallaght has long been known for its strong sense of community and the larger-than-life personalities who make the area unique. More than anywhere else, Tallaght ... Read More
