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Plans for 197 apartments at Greenhills Road site refused
Mar 21, 2025
PROPOSALS for close to 200 apartments at a site on Greenhills Road have been refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála, who considered it would constitute... Read More
Tallaght
Local Faces: Aaron Duke
IN THE pages of our Local Faces feature, it's always very gratifying when we get to shine a spotlight on one of our younger residents, ... Read More
Council worker Ger retires after 51 years
THOMAS Davis GAA club carpark had the look of a mini-makeshift council depot on Monday morning, as workers attended a breakfast to celebrate the retirement ... Read More
Team ‘SOS’ crowned overall winners in Lego League final
LEGO Robots designed and built by 9 teams of young engineers battled it out at this year's First Lego League SUBMERGED tournament in The Maldron ... Read More
Clondalkin
Colour, fun and sport as large crowds attend local parades
LOCAL communities were all out in force to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this week. "It was a day full of sport, colour, music, and fun!" ... Read More
Corfheile na Scoileanna sing out the tunes at annual event
"As their band teacher, I couldn’t be more proud of their dedication and hard work," beams Sinead McCabe, teacher at St Joseph's BNS in Clondalkin. ... Read More
Drugs and Alcohol Force recovery choir recognised
Adult learning groups from Dublin and across the island of Ireland were celebrated at an awards event in Croke Park on Friday, organised by AONTAS, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Three years jail for man who assaulted neighbour in supermarket car park
A man has been jailed for three years for assaulting his neighbour in a supermarket carpark leaving him with a broken nose, a fractured eye ... Read More
Two chinese food businesses are hit with closure orders
TWO CHINESE food businesses in Ballyfermot were hit with closure orders last month for breaches of food safety legislation. Lam’s Chinese takeaway at 286 Ballyfermot ... Read More
Man (50) found with nearly 3,000 images of child sexual abuse material
A Dublin man found to have possession of nearly 3,000 images of child sexual abuse material has been given a suspended sentence, reports Eimear Dodd. ... Read More
Lucan
Calls made for a dedicated bus service in Adamstown
DESPITE plans to extend the C2 bus route in Adamstown, there have been calls for a dedicated bus service in the area. Following confirmation of ... Read More
‘Very serious to defraud or attempt to defraud insurance companies’
A woman involved in a multigenerational insurance claim fraud has been handed a suspended prison sentence, reports Fiona Ferguson. Eileen Lawrence (52), her husband Patrick ... Read More
Creche and montessori pupils run marathon challenge every day
Thirty children left electronic devices behind to run 26 miles instead throughout the month of February. Pupils aged 7 to 12 from the Sunflowers Creche ... Read More
Sport
Active South Dublin launches emerging talent bursary scheme
FOLLOWING South Dublin County Council’s (SDCC) annual budget meeting, SDCC Councillors approved a bursary to support emerging talent in South Dublin County worth in total ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght annual 5k a great success
THE annual Tallaght 5K Road race that was held on St Patricks day was indeed a great success with over 600 competitors, including 13 overseas ... Read More
Sport
Clubs participate in Italian kickboxing World Cup
THIS edition of the Italian Kickboxing World Cup was one of the biggest world cups to date reaching 3,700 registrations from over 40 countries spanning ... Read More
Sport
Daire prepares for European Clio Cup Challenge
DAIRE Flock has started his preparation for the European Clio Cup Challenge by doing two competitive races at Nogaro in France, as it's traditionally used ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s a tough night for the club’ as Templeogue lose out in Super League
Templeogue’s 12 year stay in the Domino’s Men’s Super Basketball League ended on Thursday night at the National Basketball Arena. Mark Keenan’s young side went ... Read More
Business
Logistics firm recogonised with AWS Horizon Award
ATC Logistics has won the 2025 AWS Ireland Horizon Award in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution to employment, international service expansion, and for helping ... Read More
Business
Upgrade refurbishments completed at stadium include modern facilities
UPGRADE works were recently completed at Tallaght Stadium to modernise dressing rooms and facilities for coaches and referees to meet UEFA Category 4 standards. The ... Read More
Business
Workhuman’s next generation of data and AI innovations
IRISH-founded tech firm Workhuman, has announced the launch of Human Intelligence, the company’s next-generation of data and AI innovations. Described as its biggest launch in ... Read More
LEO
Local Enterprise Office celebrates entrepreneurs outstanding success
SOUTH Dublin Local Enterprise Office (LEO) celebrated the outstanding achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of local businesses at the Local Enterprise Awards South Dublin 2025 which ... Read More
Jobs
Jobs and Training – March 13, 2025
Local employment and training opportunities this week include: The Dublin West Education Support Centre is seeking to appoint a Full-time Accounts Amdinistrator to work in ... Read More
Plans for EV charging station at Plaza Park West
PLANS for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Plaza Park West, have been lodged with Dublin City Council. The application was submitted by InstaVolt ... Read More
Developers of Airton House request extension of duration
THE DEVELOPERS at Airton House in Tallaght is requesting an extension of duration of permission for the change of use and conversion of an existing ... Read More
Equnix refused permission for data centre on Nangor Road
EQUNIX Ireland Ltd has been refused permission for its new data centre plans on the Nangor Road in Clondalkin. A planning application for a connection ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Chocolate Full of Lies: Song dedicated to Acko’s daughter
"THIS is quite a special song to me as it is dedicated to my daughter Sita, who passed away last year," explains Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Goose and the Common
ARRAY Collective presents 'The Goose and the Common,' a new exhibition commissioned by Rua Red. Upending the language of protest, surveillance, defence, and displacement, the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: An Sabhaircín, the Primrose
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
Dublin Story Slam: Competitive storytelling night returns to Tallaght
GET ready for another open mic competitive storytelling night of the Dublin Story Slam, where members of the audience are invited to get up and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Colm Gavin on main stage at Clondalkin St Patrick’s Day parade
“IN THE spirit of things, I’ve decided to bring a mighty gang of lilting bowies with me," remarks Clondalkin singer-songwriter Colm Gavin, who has been ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Parade is going from strength to strength 10 years since it returned
Save the day This year, Clondalkin’s St Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Monday 17th March. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the parade’s ... 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
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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
