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Council received almost 3,000 customer service submissions
Jul 28, 2026
THE SDCC Road Maintenance Section received almost 3,000 customer service submissions from elected members and members of the public regarding defect reports and service requests. Most... Read More
Tallaght
St Mark’s pupils showcase STEM and AI Projects in Microsoft HQ
STUDENTS at St Mark’s Senior National School in Springfield were among 500 young people who showcased their innovative STEM and AI projects at Microsoft’s headquarters. ... Read More
Injuries at quarry were ‘incompatible with life’
AN INQUEST heard that a 30-year-old man who was struck by a shovel loader at a quarry in Rathcoole in 2021 suffered injuries that were ... Read More
Three council housing developments under construction in Tallaght area
THERE are currently three council housing developments in the Tallaght area currently under construction, St Aonghus Green, in Tymon North, Rossfield in Jobstown and the ... Read More
Clondalkin
Noise and black smoke coming from data centre
RESIDENTS have voiced their frustration and concern regarding the constant “highly intrusive noise” emitted from a data centre in Clondalkin Industrial Estate at Crag Terrace/Crag ... Read More
No vacant accommodation at the Clondalkin Primary Care Centre
ACCORDING to the HSE, there is currently no significant vacant clinical accommodation in the Primary Care Centre in Clondalkin. SDCC Mayor Councillor Francis Timmons raised ... Read More
‘I’m going to kill you’ drug addict tells woman (70)
A CHRONIC drug addict has been jailed for nine and a half years for two violent car hijackings during which he threatened to kill a ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Cherry Orchard Park to be transformed in €9m community investment
THE Cherry Orchard Park Renewal project has entered the next phase of development and is now open to submissions from members of the public. Those ... Read More
Upgrades to Labre Park to begin shortly
ENERGY upgrades to bring the BER rating of Labre Park in Ballyfermot up to B2 could get underway before the end of the year. The ... Read More
Newly created Youth Council will help create a ‘stronger, more inclusive youth service’ in Cherry Orchard locality
AN EXCITING new chapter has begun at Cherry Orchard Youth Service following the launch of its very first Youth Council. A group of enthusiastic, passionate ... Read More
Lucan
Protest group urges public to voice opinions on rezoning again
FOLLOWING an agreed vote by councillors against the proposed rezoning of the historic lands at St Edmundsbury, plans have entered into the next stage, involving ... Read More
Push for ‘Smart Town’ pilot scheme to develop Lucan as leading destination
LUCAN VILLAGE is “well positioned” for a smarter future following a proposal to explore a Smart Town pilot initiative to further develop it into a ... Read More
New agreement reached in relation to existing 25-year lease
A NEW lease has been agreed between South Dublin Football League Limited and Dublin and District Schoolboys/Girls League Limited (DDSL) regarding the Ballyowen Park Clubhouse ... Read More
Sport
Rhasidat qualifies for European Championships
Tallaght sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke has successfully qualified for the 200m at the European Championships following a victory in the National Championships held in Morton Stadium, ... Read More
Sport
Panthers delight at winning Division One
A FINAL team display of dominance led by MVP, quarterback, Ray Burke, sealed the Panthers as Division One champions, propelling them back to the Premier ... Read More
Sport
Boxing Wall and Tormey ready for the national c’ships
BOTH Jayden Wall and Keelan Tormey of Sacred Heart Boxing Club are putting the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the National Under-17 Boxing ... Read More
Sport
‘It’s brilliant to be honest’ says EWFL boss Connolly
AS COVERED last week in The Echo, the EWFL representative team recently won the Angela Hearst Cup as they beat the side from the Waterford district ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown women are top of division
THE Jobstown Celtic women’s team look to be in an extremely good position as the EWFL Division 4 league begins to reach the final stages. ... Read More
Business
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025
Data centres accounted for nearly one quarter of electricity consumed in Ireland in 2025, with Tallaght and Clondalkin high on the list for residential usage, ... Read More
Business
10,000 Google AI Professional Certificates for BOI customers
Bank of Ireland and Google have announced a new partnership to provide up to 10,000 Google AI Professional Certificate scholarships to Bank of Ireland’s SME ... Read More
Business
First full-scale American operation launch by Manna
Manna has announced the launch of its first full-scale metropolitan American operation, weeks after pulling out of Ireland. The Irish drone delivery company has announced ... Read More
Business
Paddy Ward is new Ceo for Toyota Financial Services
Fox-and-Geese-based Toyota Financial Services Ireland DAC has announced Paddy Ward as their new CEO following the retirement of his predecessor. The new managing director takes ... Read More
Business
President’s Recognition for One to Watch Donna McGee
A Kncoklyon artist and entrepreneur was recognised with the President's Recognition One to Watch Award at the Network Ireland Dublin Business Awards for her work. ... Read More
Knocklyon development granted second extension
The duration of planning permission for the development of 11 three-storey homes at a site in Knocklyon has been extended for a second time until ... Read More
Industrial unit approved in Citywest
THE construction of a new industrial building in Citywest has been given the green light by the planning authority. A new industrial building will be ... Read More
Former Bank of Ireland site housing scheme refused
A 38-home development at Bruce House, where a Bank of Ireland branch was located for many years, has been refused following an appeal made to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Exploring the stories that shaped Crumlin and Walkinstown
The third annual Crumlin and Walkinstown History Festival was "very well attended", according to chairperson Aidan Hodson, and took place on Saturday, June 27, at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Solar panel wings
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
Laughing all the way to Vicar Street
"I FEEL much freer and much more able to just be myself and have a laugh," explains Tallaght comedian Al Porter. "I'm never afraid of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Adventure athlete Becky Gilmour is using creativity and movement to change lives
"I ABSOLUTELY love any form of creativity and expression, whether through movement, art or music, and sharing that joy with others," explains Becky Gilmour. Last ... Read More
Tallaght
El is Lead Editor on Channel 4 documentary
"WHEN I was in Primary School at St Mark’s, I devoured books," explains Tallaght's El Brady. El has been working in film and television for ... 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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The Power of Positive Masculinity in Sport and Life (Free event)
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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
