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SDCC is slammed over use of AI with personal information
Sep 02, 2026
SOUTH Dublin County Council has come under fire from Councillor Daniel Loftus following the publication of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, stating, “the government should properly... Read More
Tallaght
Magic, tie-dying, and face-painting brings a bit of colour to family fun
THE Glenshane Resource Centre hosted its fourth annual Family Fun Day which proved to be a great success with over 150 children turning up for ... Read More
FoodCloud and Guaranteed Irish link-up targets food waste
TALLAGHT-based FoodCloud has entered into a new strategic partnership with Guaranteed Irish that aims to help businesses reduce food waste while supporting over 650 community ... Read More
Empowering Communities volunteers ‘at the heart and soul’ of a first-ever Family Fun Day are a dream team
THE Empowering Communities Bawnlea Resident’s Group welcomed members of the community to its first-ever Family Fun Day on August 10. The Fun Day was a ... Read More
Clondalkin
Clondalkin Heritage Week recalls anglers on the Camac
CLONDALKIN Heritage Week proved to be a roaring success this year, as the Round Tower Heritage Group pulled out all the stops to organise a ... Read More
Bouncy castles, barbecues and 400 ice creams bring joy to the day out
A FANTASTIC day of fun was held at Quarryvale Community and Youth Centre as several organisations came together to ensure locals were treated to a ... Read More
Not-for-profit Re-turn board members earned 16% increase
Board members of the not-for-profit deposit return scheme, Re-turn, based in Clondalkin, earned a 16 per cent increase to their pay last year. The company ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Crack the Code’ programme aims to help dyslexic children
LOCAL mothers, Tara Woods and Kim Bates, joined forces to set up a parent-led after-school literacy programme – Crack the Code – to support children ... Read More
Francis Ledwidge Society chairman’s Award of Excellence
THE Chairman of the Inchicore Francis Ledwidge Society, Liam O’Meara was honoured with the Award of Excellence by the Pakistan Overseas Community Ireland at their ... Read More
Heritage Day is copperfastened by talent and trad
ON AUGUST 15, the Ballyfermot Heritage Group came together to celebrate the 23rd edition of the Ballyfermot Heritage Day, which saw a whole host of ... Read More
Lucan
Liffey Promenade progress delays put down to supply-chain challenges
COUNCILLOR Caroline Brady shared an update on works at the Liffey Promenade which is part of the wider Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme, following a delay ... Read More
Lord Mayor hosts RAMS in Rhythm for Mansion House tea after July duet performance
The Lord Mayor of Dublin invited the RAMS in Rhythm to the Mansion House on Friday, August 21 for afternoon tea after a duet at ... Read More
Youth service in Lucan awarded almost €25k to help develop arts
CROSSCARE Lucan Youth Service has been awarded €24,350 in funding as part of the Arts Council’s programme to develop youth arts in Ireland. The Arts Council’s ... Read More
Sport
Limekiln joy at winning All-Ireland Rounders title
LIMEKILN Rounders Club have been named as the All-Ireland Senior Women's champions after winning the final against Breaffy last weekend to secure their first Senior ... Read More
Sport
Adam set for biggest night of pro career
TALLAGHT native Adam Olaniyan returns to the boxing ring this weekend as he will compete on Katie Taylor’s undercard in Croke Park this Saturday. Olaniyan’s ... Read More
Sport
Rovers show grit in 3–3 Brandywell thriller as Pats slip to Waterford defeat
Shamrock Rovers overcame great adversity to battle for a valuable point at the Brandywell last Sunday afternoon as their match with Derry finished 3-3. Rovers ... Read More
Sport
Rhasidat returns to action this weekend in Italy
Rhasidat Adeleke is set to make her return to competition this weekend as she returns to the Grand Prix in Brescia, Italy on the 30th ... Read More
Sport
Crumlin boxer stands on European podium
KRISTIAN Jubani of Crumlin BC has recently won silver at the U19 European Championships in the 50kg weight class. A member of Crumlin BC since ... Read More
Business
BWG Foods reports strong sales growth amid rising costs
RECORD sales and sinking profits tell the story of the last financial year at Spar and Londis franchise owner BWG Foods of Greenhills Road as ... Read More
Business
Sisk profits rise to €74.2m amid strong performance
CITYWEST-based Sisk has reported a strong financial performance in 2025 after works in Killinarden, across Ireland and overseas, with profits before tax rising by 27.7 ... Read More
Business
Many find pure romance with an AI bot with up to 30 per cent considering chatbot to be ‘other half’
A NEW survey from Citywest-based Pure Telecom found that 13 per cent of adults in Ireland have an ongoing romantic relationship with AI. The annual ... Read More
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Long-Established Rathgar Therapy Practice Launches Low-Cost Counselling Service
Orwellness, a counselling and psychotherapy practice established in Rathgar Village in 2011, has announced the introduction of a new low-cost counselling service following a recent ... Read More
Business
‘Challenging’ first half of 2026 for Cuisine de France owners Aryzta
GRANGE Castle-based Cuisine de France’s owner Aryzta endured a “challenging” first half of 2026 as revenue fell. The Swiss food business company that owns the ... Read More
Concerns raised over Kestrel House plans
THE Planning Authority has expressed concern regarding proposed amendments to plans related to the mixed-use development at the former Kestrel House pub in Walkinstown. The ... Read More
Temporary permission refused for change of use of Knockmitten House from office use to hostel accommodation
PERMISSION has been refused for temporary planning permission for Knockmitten House, a three-storey office building located on Knockmitten Lane in Walkinstown. The request, submitted by ... Read More
Change of use to provide six new apartments at Kiltipper
PLANS have been put forward for the change of use of a vacant restaurant to host six new apartments in Kiltipper. The plans relate to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Grasshoppers
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
Tallaght lecturer publishes children’s book inspired by family bedtime stories
"JOHNNY Hedgehog is a nine-year-old boy with a passion for life," explains TUD Tallaght early childhood care and education lecturer Cherry Jordan. This is in ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tallaght’s Amilia Keating returns to theatre with award-winning Ross & Rachel
THE Civic Theatre and Bitter Like a Lemon proudly present the Irish premiere of James Fritz’s award-winning play Ross & Rachel, directed by Lee Coffey ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Greenhills teacher Chelle making waves in Ireland’s alternative music scene
WHETHER I'm standing in front of a secondary school classroom or delivering adult education, every lesson is, in many ways, a live performance," explains independent ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Dice players’ whatsApp group surges to 160 members as new term begins
"There are about 160 people in the WhatsApp group, and that's not including the new people who are joining this term," explains Dessie Hickey of The ... 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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One big dream, two small tubs, Safco Fine Foods goes nationwide with Aldi and Lidl
ADVERTORIAL IRISH FOOD manufacturer Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto ... Read More
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Homecare Solutions: A New Chapter in Tallaght
Expanding Our Trusted Nurse Led Homecare from Kildare to Dublin Homecare Solutions is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Tallaght, alongside ... Read More
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Safco Fine Foods Basil Pesto is going nationwide in Lidl
ADVERTORIAL Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto will be sold ... Read More
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Not So Christian Brothers Podcast with Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey
An irreverent, hard hitting and often funny conversation between brothers. Full video podcast across Spotify, YouTube and all major platforms. This weekly show is aiming ... Read More
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The Small Space Fitness Trend: How Irish Homes Are Making Room for Strength Training
Picture the corner of a spare room in Tallaght, a box room in Clondalkin, or the end of a sitting room in Lucan. There may ... Read More
