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60 households express interest in council’s Rightsizing scheme
Nov 11, 2025
Up to 60 households from the Tallaght area have expressed interest in the council’s Rightsizing Scheme. Downsizing or rightsizing is where older people or other households... Read More
Tallaght
Alison named the Family Carer of the Year winner
A Saggart woman has been named the Dublin Lidl Family Carer of the Year 2025 for her care of her two autistic daughters. Alison McManus ... Read More
New ‘Welcome to Tallaght’ signage design gets underway
Design and installation of new “Welcome to Tallaght” signage is set to get underway next year. The council are seeking to commission a strategy for ... Read More
Over four years jail for man who had €680k worth of illegal drugs
A man has been jailed for four years and five months after gardai found over €680,000 worth of illegal drugs in a storage unit, reports ... Read More
Clondalkin
Closure of busy junction is only a ‘recommendation’
Transport Infrastructure Ireland stated that their idea to close the Boot Road junction that would affect around 2000 homes was only a “recommendation.” The proposal ... Read More
‘Joe Williams Bridge’ signage honours the late historian
SIGNAGE has gone up to mark the Blue Bridge linking the N7 and Monastery Road as the ‘Joe Williams Bridge’ in honour of the late ... Read More
Heritage sites will undergo works to make them available for public use
Two known heritage sites in Clondalkin will undergo new works to make them available for public use. Fairview Oil Mills and St Cuthbert’s Church will ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Amendments proposed for more apartments at DLS site
DWYER Nolan Developments Ltd seeks planning permission to modify a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) via a planning application for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) ... Read More
Councillor apologises for sharing image of spoiled ballot paper
DUBLIN South Central councillor Philip Sutcliffe (Ind) apologised for sharing an image of a spoiled ballot paper containing slurs. Mr Sutcliffe said the photo was ... Read More
Leadership and learning recipients inspiring stories
A LOCAL leadership and learning celebration event took place this week in Ballyfermot. On Wednesday, October 22, the Cherry Orchard Implementation Board and Liffey Partnership ... Read More
Lucan
Virtual dementia tour helps people understand condition
A nationwide campaign landed in Lucan as the Virtual Dementia Tour made its final stop in the area. The virtual dementia tour is run by ... Read More
Change to wasterwater infrastructure will have major benefits for county
Uisce Éireann will help increase the development of wastewater infrastructure by working with the private sector, said a Lucan Fine Gael Councillor. Cllr Caroline Brady ... Read More
HSE plan to relocate CAMHS to new Primary Care Centre
THE HSE plan to relocate the CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) Lucan team to the new Adamstown Primary Care Centre. TD Mark Ward ... Read More
Sport
Double delight for Rovers
Shamrock Rovers defeated Cork City 2-0 in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon to complete a domestic double for the first time since 1987. The ... Read More
Sport
Impressive draw from Rovers in Athens
Shamrock Rovers earned themselves an impressive 1-1 draw last night in Athens to score their first points of the European campaign. Ahead of Thursday’s game ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s Kilmacud to take junior title
ST ANNE’S Junior 6 side pulled off a hugely impressive comeback over the weekend as they managed to overcome Kilmacud Crokes in the championship final after ... Read More
Sport
St Finian’s U16 ladies joy at winning league
ST FINIAN’S Newcastle emerged victorious in the Division 7 U16 Ladies Football Championship final which was held on Sunday afternoon where they took on Ballymun ... Read More
Sport
Big win for St Jude’s U16s ladies in c’ship showdown
ST JUDE’S U16 ladies side won their Division 3 championship final after a comprehensive victory against Na Fianna last Sunday in Tymon Park. While Na ... Read More
Business
IT apprenticeship programme aims to equip staff with skills to protect councils
IRELAND’S first tailored IT apprenticeship programme for county and city councils has been rolled out with Dublin City Council among the participating local authorities in ... Read More
Business
Almost €5m granted in Power Up grant scheme
Almost €5 million was provided to local businesses in South Dublin under a new grant introduced by the Government last year. 1,208 small and medium ... Read More
Business
Site for food production hub has been identified in county
A site for a new food production hub in South Dublin has been identified, and a design is set to be drafted in the coming ... Read More
Business
Following in family footsteps with opening of flower shop
A new flower shop has opened in Rathcoole with a rich history to go along with the beautiful smells. Florist Marie Kenny opened Kenny’s Flowers ... Read More
Business
Businesses encouraged to register for all-island government expo
Businesses and SMEs across Dublin Mid West are encouraged to register for the all-island Government Supply Expo 2025, taking place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, ... Read More
Housing association loses appeal against conditions
A housing association has lost an appeal they lodged against planning conditions on a residential development in Crumlin. Cabhrú Housing Association were awarded permission in ... Read More
€750,000 guide price for one acre site in Bohernabreena
A one acre “prime development” site zoned for residential use near the Dublin Mountains is now on the market with a guide price of €750,000. ... Read More
Asking price of €525k for unit in Newlands Cross Retail Centre
Quantum Property Consultants bring to the market “an excellent opportunity” to acquire Unit 2, Newlands Cross Retail Centre, reports Ellen Gough. With an asking price ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Soprano Celine Byrne was unique experience
"THE evening of our Masterclass with the world-famous Soprano Celine Byrne had finally come!" beams Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir. She continues by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Jacob Saga is a fantasy fiction series
"ABOUT nine-years-ago, I was in a very bad mood... " begins Crumlin-born author Eamon Blake, who has lived in Kingswood for the last 44 years. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Murder by the throat’ talk to be held in St Maelruan’s Parish Hall
"Murder by the throat" comes from a speech by Lloyd George, explains Dr Edward J Bourke, who will be delivering a talk about spies in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Bright red plant galls
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
Food with passion: Christmas Dinner Tray-bake
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
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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Business
National Learning Network unveils inclusive education and training campus in Dublin
National Learning Network (NLN), part of the Rehab Group, has officially opened a new campus, College East at the former Caritas College site in Ballyfermot, ... Read More
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‘Walk and talk’ invites people to 5km forest loop of Hellfire Club
A group that works with people bereaved by suicide are holding a ‘walk and talk’ event at the Hellfire Club this Saturday. HUGG (Support After ... Read More
