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Lidl plan to build apartments at Belgard pub site angers residents
Apr 16, 2024
LIDL presented revised plans for the former Belgard Inn site to local residents last week, including the development of a restaurant/wine bar with 78 apartments overhead,... Read More
Tallaght
‘Appalling’ – rats running around on the streets and garden walls
FAMILIES who live in Montpelier Estate in Jobstown are afraid to let their children out to play due to a rat infestation in the area, ... Read More
Man hid large amount of cannabis herb under his son’s bed jailed for three and half years
A MAN who hid a large amount of cannabis herb underneath his child’s bed has been jailed for three and half years, reports Sonya McLean. ... Read More
‘They have ruined nearly every road in Tallaght’ with cycle lanes
LOCALS have voiced their frustration at issues with parking and the installation of a cycle lane adjacent to The Edge on Avonmore Road in Tallaght. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Corkagh Park €5 million upgrade ‘well underway’
CONSTRUCTION works to upgrade Corkagh Park in Clondalkin are “well underway”, according to an update provided at a South Dublin County Council meeting on Monday. ... Read More
Using sport as a vehicle to empower people affected by homelessness
TO MARK the 20 year anniversary of the Irish Homeless Street Leagues, an international soccer tournament will be held in Tallaght in June. Clondalkin resident ... Read More
Brave mum abseils from the roof of Croke Park to support Casey
THIS is the heart-stopping moment a mum with a fear of heights abseils from the roof of Croke Park in tribute to her daughter, who ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Robber stole empty cash in transit box at knife point
A ROBBER who stole an empty cash-in-transit box at knife-point left a trail of green dye leading to his mother's flat across the road after ... Read More
‘I’m a bit baffled’ how junction deemed to be in working order
FLOODING persists at the Drimnagh Luas stop despite Dublin City Council deeming the junction to be in working order, according to a local councillor. Cllr ... Read More
Lucan
‘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
Darkness Into Light is ‘very powerful and it’s a symbol of hope’
FORMER professional footballer Eoin Doyle says the difference in attitudes towards mental health in football is “massive” compared to when he began his career as ... Read More
Sport
Whitechurch slip past Ballyowen
WHITECHURCH FC’S outside chance of promotion, from the UCFL Division 3A, were given a boost last Saturday when they travelled to Griffeen Valley Park and ... Read More
Sport
Match of the Week: Peamount clinch U17 FAI Cup
IN A thrilling encounter, Peamount United came out on the winning end of the U17 FAI Cup final against Malahide in the U17s FAI Cup ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Town march on
TALLAGHT Town AFC booked their place in the quarter final of the DDSL Under 13 Gerry Murphy Cup at the expense of Lucan United, when ... Read More
Sport
Daire prepares for Clio Cup GB place
DAIRE Flock will be competing in the Clio Cup GB from June 1. As part of the development of the 2024 RS Renault Clio Gen ... Read More
Sport
National title joy for Abbey and Jack
THERE was joy for Sacred Heart boxer Abbey Molloy who secured her fourth National title at the weekend. Competing in the G5 46kg category, Abbey ... 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
Business
Students complete Safe Pass training for construction industry
TRANSITION Year and senior cycle students from Inchicore College of Further Education recently completed their Safe Pass training with the Construction Industry Federation and SOLAS. ... Read More
Business
Coach service could take 180,000 cars off the road
THE new coach service launched from Terenure to Dublin Airport could potentially take 180,000 cars off the road for journeys from the southside of the ... 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
Former Agnelli car showroom and warehouse put on market
THE former Agnelli Motors car showroom on the Greenhills Road has gone on the market, but the price for the facility is only available on ... Read More
Dunnes financial contribution for extension reduced by €217k
AN BORD Pleanála has ruled that “the terms of the Development Contribution Scheme had not been properly applied” when permission was granted for an extension ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Historic Occasion: TCS to perform in ‘Jubilee 2024’
After a "challenging" rehearsal process made easier by the talents and skills of composer Lynsey Callaghan, the 800th anniversary of the arrival of the Dominican ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Rubber from Dandelions?
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
Food with Passion: Smoky Spanish Hotpot
To thank me for hosting a colleague cookery demo sessions on Zoom, i was recently sent Mary Berry’s new cookbook ‘love to cook’ which is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Turning Mammy: Breda Sweeney directs latest show in Tallaght Theatre
THE talented members of Tallaght Theatre Group are delighted to present their latest production, 'Turning Mammy', a "wonderful comedy" with "sadness and disappointment" at its ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Northern Lights: Actor Stephen Jones nominated for IFTA award
Glenview actor and playwright Stephen Jones is proud to have been nominated for the Irish Film & Television Award (IFTA) for 'Best Script—Drama' for his ... 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
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: First patent for typewriter taken out in 1714
ONCE upon a time in the office, this article was first produced on a laptop computer. However, typists, journalists and writers of a certain age ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a non-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
