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Man charged over murder of Joesph McEvoy
Jul 08, 2025
A man has appeared in court this Tuesday afternoon charged with the murder of a 34-year-old father who was fatally stabbed on Monday morning. Christopher Kelly,... Read More
Tallaght
Youth club raise over €100 by selling handmade keychains
A youth club raised over €100 selling handmade keychains to support a newly formed food donation group in Tallaght. Every Monday between 7pm and 8pm, ... Read More
Mini-businesses give €600 to LauraLynn Foundation
Sixth-class students donated €600 to the LauraLynn Foundation following the creation of two successful ‘mini-businesses’ for their school project. Over the academic year, the class ... Read More
‘Aesthetic action’ needed for Killinarden centre
“This wouldn’t happen in Rathfarnham or Templeogue,” said a councillor speaking about a residential and commercial area in Killinarden that has been neglected by its ... Read More
Clondalkin
Concerns raised about access to Corkagh Park for wheelchair users
Modifications to a “vehicle control” of kissing gate on an entrance to Corkagh Park, to make it more accessible for wheelchair users, could also make ... Read More
Local Faces: Colette MacMahon
When the summer ends and the children are getting ready to go back to school, one legendary figure of Clondalkin education will be missing, writes ... Read More
Virtual reality tour of round tower to be explored by council
The option of a virtual reality tour of the Clondalkin Round Tower at Brú Chronáin is set to be explored, to allow visitors see the ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Bike bunkers’ to be installed across city
An operator is set to be appointed to deliver up to 300 ‘bike bunkers’ across Dublin city. Dublin City Council aim to “deliver approximately 300 ... Read More
Siblings shine with silver and bronze in international contests
Three sibling gymnasts from local clubs made Dublin and Ireland proud at international competitions in the past months. James (17) and Matthew (14) Hickey who ... Read More
GAA club to host Palestine players on tour of Ireland
A local GAA club is set to host players from GAA Palestine as they embark on a tour of Ireland. Good Counsel Liffey Gaels which ... Read More
Lucan
Pool project hits further delays with issues of safety
A number of “minor” health and safety issues that were identified last week during the construction of the Lucan Pool project has added further delays. ... Read More
Major upgrades in Lucan include redevelopment of Village Green
WATCH: Part of the major upgrades in Lucan village are due to be completed in the coming months. A senior council official has said that ... Read More
Lucan GAA plans for full size all-weather pitch
LUCAN Sarsfields GAA Club have submitted a planning application to redevelop and implement a full size all weather pitch. 'The club is always increasing in ... Read More
Sport
Diabetes does not stop people having active lives
SET TO take place early in July is the DiaEURO 2025 Championship, a futsal tournament played by diabetics across the continent. Ireland is one of ... Read More
Sport
New playing fields at Firhouse are badly needed
THE pitches being developed by Ballyboden St Enda’s at the Carmelites in Firhouse are almost finished with the first stage of construction. Boden acquired the ... Read More
Sport
Cricket Club celebrates it’s 10th anniversary
CLONDALKIN Cricket Club is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Starting in 2015, the club first began playing in Tymon Park barely managing to put ... Read More
Sport
Peamount girls march on in cup
THE first round of the Women's FAI Cup took place over the weekend. Shamrock Rovers, Peamount United and non-league Terenure Rangers all found themselves in ... Read More
Sport
Seven-up for ROC in Challenge decider
THE CURTAIN finally came down on the 2024/25 UCFL season after the delayed Challenge Cup Final was played in Home farm last Wednesday night, reports ... Read More
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
ADVERTORIAL Ohk energy, Ireland’s largest and most trusted solar installer, analysed how much electricity Dublin residents can expect to produce from solar. As part of ... Read More
Business
St Patrick’s Day Festival Tallaght 2026: Expression of Interest: Non-Executive Board Members
Expression of Interest: Non-Executive Board Members – St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Tallaght South Dublin County Council invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals to join ... Read More
Business
Two hundred and fifty Pfizer staff take part in annual cycle
UP TO 250 staff at Pfizer took part in their annual cycle to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society – a 280km trek starting ... Read More
Business
Making it easier for SMEs and micro-enterprises to engage
AN OPEN forum Public Procurement Consultation took place at ACE Enterprise Park, Clondalkin, on Friday, June 20 – providing valuable insights for businesses. It formed ... Read More
Business
Belgard Retail Park to be bought for €120m
American investor Realty Income Reit is set to purchase the Belgard Retail Park in Tallaght and two more retail sites for a transaction in the ... Read More
Green light for three new pipelines at Grange Castle
Gas Networks Ireland was granted permission to construct three new gas pipelines in Grange Castle Business Park, at the Microsoft Data Centre and the Greener ... Read More
Cost rental landmark achievement
THE first local authority funded standalone cost-rental development in Ireland was launched by South Dublin County Council. The project, named Innovation Square and comprising 133 ... Read More
Plans for 98-bed residential nursing home at Glebe House
PLANS have been lodged for a 98-bed residential nursing home at The Glebe House on Main Street in Rathcoole. Applicants WL Woodlawn Building Services Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Áras gardens alive with summer concert
This past weekend, the gardens of Áras Chrónáin in Clondalkin Village were alive with sunshine, music, and a strong sense of community as Clondalkin Youth ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Summer Local: Dublin Summer 2025 Parks & Trails Challenge kicks off
The four Dublin Local Authorities are pleased to announce the launch of the Summer 2025 Parks & Trails Challenge under the Active Cities Dublin initiative. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
St Joseph’s Pipe Band plays to packed Croker
This was important not just for the band but for the profile of Irish pipe bands in general,” said Tim Farrelly, director of Clondalkin’s St ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Tumbling over roadside verges
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
Shortfilm ’Father Brennan Is Having a Breakdown’
LUKE Faulkner is a Templeogue-born filmmaker, photographer and musician. Luke studied photography at IADT, Dun Laoghaire, winning the 2018 Inspirational Arts Award with his experimental ... 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
Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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Staying independent and supported: The growing role of home care in Ireland
ADVERTORIAL Home care is not just about helping with physical tasks, it's about building trusting relationships, preventing loneliness, and creating a support network that respects ... Read More
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United by Cooperative Spirit: Tallaght & District and Firhouse Credit Unions Merge
Tallaght and District Credit Union and Firhouse Credit Union have completed a Transfer of Engagements that will see Firhouse officially become part of the Tallaght ... Read More
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South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme Supports 35 + FREE Events for Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 7 June 2025
South Dublin County Council’s Creative Ireland programme is proud to support up to 40 free creative events for children and young people as part of ... Read More
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More
