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News
Former Citywest Hotel owners ‘strongly disagree’ with council decision
Mar 12, 2026
The former owners of Citywest Hotel are appealing against a council decision that re-grading works on a playing pitch on the former hotel golf course is... Read More
Tallaght
Man found unresponsive in a large pool of blood
The cause of death of a young man found unresponsive in a large pool of blood near a Luas stop in Dublin around 18 months ... Read More
Library sets a challenge to read 24 books over 12 months
Hundreds of people are expected to sign up for Tallaght Library’s yearlong book challenge that was launched on Saturday. Kicking off into its third year, ... Read More
Last Dominican sister leaves Tallaght parish
It was a bittersweet afternoon on Saturday for the St Dominic’s community as they bid farewell to the last of the Dominican sisters to serve ... Read More
Clondalkin
Over 400 hundred attend annual brain tumour walk
Brain Tumour Ireland’s annual 5K fun Run/Walk in Corkagh Park, on Sunday, was a huge success, with over 400 participants gathering to show their support ... Read More
Parade organisers make a call out for more volunteers
St Patrick’s Day parade organisers in Clondalkin have called for more volunteers to sign up and join before the big day, as interest is “down ... Read More
20 apartments on market €5.75m
A new investment opportunity worth almost €6m has arose in Clondalkin as an apartment complex has been brought to the market. The fully occupied Chaplains ... Read More
Ballyfermot
School debate highlights the need to stamp out racism
THE final of a secondary school debate highlighting the need to stamp out racism was held at Kylemore College in Ballyfermot on Tuesday. The final ... Read More
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
Lucan
Local Faces: Liam Cullen
THE Lucan St Patrick's Day Parade is just about upon us, and this year's Grand Master of the parade is a man who's devoted the ... Read More
Grand Marshal Liam has attended every parade in Lucan since 1991
A familiar face at the Lucan St Patrick’s Day parade will be honoured as the Grand Marshal at this year’s instalment. Liam Cullen of the ... Read More
Concerns at lack of amenities in complementing future housing
A call for more council-owned community spaces in Lucan has been made as it deals with continued development and a “clear imbalance” with other parts ... Read More
Sport
Big wins at FAI Junior Cup
TALLAGHT United booked their place in round two of the FAI Junior Cup after they made the short trip to Templeogue United and clocked up ... Read More
Sport
Peas and Rovers kick off new season
THE Women’s League of Ireland campaign kicks off this weekend with the opening round of fixtures to be played this Saturday. Shamrock Rovers come into ... Read More
Sport
Inchicore pick up a big win over Mochtas
THE Leinster Senior League saw plenty of action over the weekend. In the Senior Sunday Division Inchicore Athletic picked up a huge 4-0 victory over ... Read More
Sport
Dooley impresses on debut in new mini at Mondello
AFTER a long winter break, the spring has seen the return of the Irish Rallycross Championship with rounds five and six of the series taking ... Read More
Sport
Adam to make pro boxing debut
Adam Olaniyan makes his pro debut on Saturday as he competes in the 3Arena on the undercard of Anthony Cacace vs Jazza Dickens. The 20-year-old ... Read More
Business
Lidl invests €11 million in workforce payrises
LIDL Ireland has announced an €11m investment in pay increases for its workforce in the Republic of Ireland. Lidl Ireland’s head office is on Main ... Read More
Business
CRH report growth with revenues rising to €31.8bn
BUILDING material giant CRH reported continued growth last year with total revenues rising by 5 per cent to €31.8 billion in 2025. The company, whose ... Read More
Business
Pfizer launch apprenticeship programme in Grange Castle
Pfizer has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme at its Grange Castle site, offering aspiring apprentices a unique pathway to enter a rewarding career in science, ... 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
Information sought from Dolcain House owners to retain fencing
The council is seeking additional information from the owners of Dolcain House over their application to retain fencing around the site. A planning application was ... 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
Arts & Culture
Colm to headline stage during St Patrick’s Day Festival in Clondalkin
"THE passing of time never bothered me before, but lately I have this very indelible sense of how precious time is, and an event back ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Holy Family students ‘Take A Chance’ with super production
"WHAT a night—and, in fact, what three unforgettable nights—for everyone involved in 'Take A Chance', the ABBA show staged by the students of Holy Family ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: St. Patrick’s Day Loin of Bacon with Spring Cabbage and Chocolate Guinness Cake
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
Nature on our doorsteps: The Irish Shamrock
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
Creative expressions exhibition at Ballyfermot Library
“WE HAD probably about 10 residents from the nursing home,” explains Michelle of Maryfield Nursing Home, regarding the launch of their latest exhibition in Ballyfermot Library. ... 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
