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News
Residents say TDs votes ‘sends a clear message on their priorities’
Mar 10, 2026
A Saggart residents’ group has criticised Dublin Mid-West TDs for voting against a measure that would have increased community engagement around new IPAS centres. An amendment... Read More
Tallaght
Two historic cottages ‘rot in broad daylight’
There are calls for urgent repairs to the roofs of two historic cottages in Tallaght, before they “rot in broad daylight”. The pair of semi-detached, ... Read More
‘Being punished for bad planning’ over parking issues
Residents in Citywest with nowhere to park are “being punished for bad planning”, according to councillors. Parking infrastructure continues to be an issue across the ... Read More
Musical session to honour Des Carty on his 30th anniversary
Café Aon Scéal hosted a lunchtime musical session to honour one of Tallaght’s most influential musicians on the 30th anniversary of his passing last week. ... Read More
Clondalkin
Former TD Gino makes surprise return to politics
Former TD Gino Kenny will make a surprise return to electoral politics in April when he undertakes the “privilege” of representing Clondalkin as a councillor ... Read More
‘A proper sign’ should be installed to warn of Camac overflow
Signs may be installed near the River Camac in Corkagh Park to avoid any more confusion about how the overflow mechanism works after the recent ... Read More
Decarbonising zone plan testing a range of adaptation actions
The council’s Climate Action Team is now finalising an Implementation Plan to establish Clondalkin as it’s decarbonising zone to cut countywide emissions in half. A ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Convicted of exposing himself to customer
A PHONE store employee was convicted of exposing himself to a female customer at a retail store in Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Rathfarnham, reports Maurice Garvey. ... Read More
Planning sought to develop townhouses at former Builder Suppliers Yard site
Planning permission has been sought for eight new three-storey, three-bedroom terraced townhouses at the former Builder Suppliers Yard site in Inchicore. A planning application has ... Read More
New Residential development on Killeen Road receives a new name
A new 13-unit residential development in Cherry Orchard has received a new name from the council as it is preparing to let renters open its ... Read More
Lucan
All-weather pitches ‘desperately needed’
More all-weather pitches in Lucan are “so desperately needed” to deal with the demand from clubs due to poor weather and the limited options available. ... Read More
Tenancy warnings issued due to anti-social behaviour incidents
Several families in Balgaddy were requested to attend investigation meetings and issued with tenancy warnings as work to decrease anti-social behaviour continues. A number of ... Read More
Caught with mobile and balloon in hand while driving
A MAN caught with a mobile phone in one hand and a balloon in the other while driving, was fined and disqualified from the road ... Read More
Sport
Good wins for LSL teams
LEINSTER Senior League action took place over the past weekend with a number of teams competing as we get towards the business end of the ... Read More
Sport
Martial Arts Open success
TALLAGHT Martial Arts hosted the Tallaght International Open 2026 at the Sport Ireland Sports Campus in what was the biggest kickboxing competition in Ireland since ... Read More
Sport
Lucan United appoint John Doyle as new CEO
JOHN Doyle has been appointed CEO of Lucan United ahead of what is set to be an extremely busy year for the club. The club ... Read More
Sport
Ljay’s have 18 members in action at Tallaght Open
LJAY’S Martial Arts Kilnamanagh recently competed at the Tallaght Open which took place in Sports Ireland Campus last weekend. The club had 18 fighters competing ... Read More
Sport
Lions roar in finals
OBLATES BC won the Intermediate Cup after a strong victory against KUBS in the final last weekend at Oblate Hall. The home side took the ... Read More
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
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Business
Sports medicine clinic picks up €1k for ‘Best Shopfront’
DBC Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine, a chartered physiotherapy and sports medicine clinic located at Ashleaf Shopping Centre, has been awarded “Best Shopfront” for 2025, receiving ... Read More
Business
Áine sees her brand make appearance at Superbowl
MOST brands pay millions to appear at the Superbowl, but Lucan entrepreneur Áine Kennedy managed to secure a place for free after sending one of ... Read More
Business
Thomp2 Socks wins See Your Business Pitchside
Thomp2 Socks was named as one of the winners of the Six Nations Vodafone See Your Business Pitchside competition. Worth over €25,000 in advertising value, ... Read More
Business
Drinks company C&C name new chief financial officer
DRINKS group C&C recently announced the appointment of Adam Phillips to the board as the company's new chief financial officer and executive director. Headquartered at ... Read More
Vacant retail building has guide price of €775,000
A SUBSTANCIAL vacant retail building at Tallaght Cross will go under the hammer with a guide price of €775,000. The building was known as the ... Read More
Brennan’s Bakeries to build three-storey office block
PERMISSION has been granted to Brennan Bakeries for the demolition of the existing centrally located single storey industrial unit and ancillary offices housing the operations ... Read More
Developer lodges appeal after 176 dwellings refused
AN APPEAL has been lodged by a developer against South Dublin County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for 176 dwellings. Developer Romeville Developments Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Kingswood students ‘absolutely love’ songs in Dancing Queen
"THIS is our fourth musical here in KCC, and each year we try to choose something that will really excite the students," explains the musical ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Free talk on 300 years in Crumlin
"IT GIVES an opportunity to have a look into a part of the history of the area which may be forgotten about," explains Aidan Hodson of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sharing inspiring stories on International Women’s Day
JOIN Rebecca Kelly for a special live podcast event in celebration of International Women’s Day, where we bring together incredible women from across Ireland to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Delicious Triple Choc Chip Muffins
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Civic Panto to host Tickles and Dottie are Freezin’
'TICKLES and Dottie are Freezin’ is a laugh-out-loud panto adventure inspired by The Snow Queen / Frozen. When a magical winter spell plunges the village ... 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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Dressing Tallaght weddings and families across the generations
Fourteen years after leaving The Square, the return of Best Menswear has been marked by familiar faces, shared memories, and stories that span generations. Few ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
This Valentine’s season, Grow Mental Health is celebrating a different kind of love, Friendship Love - the everyday kindness, care and support that helps people through life’s challenges ... Read More
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Digital Marketing in 2026: Where AI Helps and Where Human Strategy Still Wins
Marketing in 2026 feels faster, and a bit noisier. AI isn’t a side tool anymore. It’s inside the platforms that decide distribution, pricing, reach, and ... Read More
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Focused on People: Supporting Everyday Life in Our Suburbs
LAST October Manna Air Delivery proudly sponsored the South Dublin Chamber Business Awards in the Employee of the Year Award category, won by the fantastic ... Read More
