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News
Concerns over 118 social housing plans
Nov 26, 2024
PLANS for 118 social homes under the Private Public Partnership (PPP) scheme are scheduled to be built in the Clonburris SDZ, despite reservations by a number... Read More
Tallaght
Bike lane poses possible pitfalls for pedestrians and pub-goers
“If somebody’s killed, it’s not my fault, because I warned you,” said a Templeogue councillor as she raised the issue of a dangerous bike lane ... Read More
Over 3,000 calls for help made on domestic violence helpline
More than 3,000 calls for support were made to a South Dublin domestic violence helpline in 2023. “2023 was the year with the worst record ... Read More
Garda ‘fully believed that I was going to be killed for doing my job’
A garda has told a court that when he was staring directly at “two black barrels of a shotgun” the only thought in his head ... Read More
Clondalkin
Locals voice concerns to potential politicians on provision for young
“Infrastructure, services for young people, and vapes” were among the main issues raised at a pre-election event organised by Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force. ... Read More
Drive-by gun attack linked to ongoing feud in the area
A DRIVE-BY gun attack in which a number of shots were fired at a vehicle in Clondalkin on Sunday (November 17, 2024) is being linked ... Read More
Local Faces: Tina Dempsey
This week, Ken Doyle talks to community activist Tina Dempsey from Deansrath in Clondalkin Clondalkin’s Tina Dempsey is a woman of action. When she sees ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Vincent de Paul expect 250,000 calls for help before Christmas
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) launched its Annual Appeal on Tuesday as it expects calls for help will exceed last year’s record ... Read More
Over €10m to fix fire defects in homes confirmed for residents
GOOD news for long-suffering residents at The Crescent Building in Park West, who received confirmation of an early Christmas present in the form of €10.8m ... Read More
Twenty years on, Marie doesn’t allow COPD to take over her life
“I DIDN’T allow COPD to take over my life,” said Marie Ritchie, nearly 20 years on from her diagnosis. Born and bred in Ballyfermot, Marie ... Read More
Lucan
Permanent TSB in Lucan village on the market for €1,275,000
THE Permanent TSB Branch property on Main Street in Lucan village is on the market for €1,275,000. The property features a modern two-storey, purpose-built retail ... Read More
Family Resource Centres may hold the key to cohesive and inclusive communities in Dublin
Representatives from Family Resource Centres (FRCs) in Dublin attended the Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) national conference at the Hodson Bay Hotel. Patricia McCann ... Read More
Mural gives people creative alternative
Ronanstown Youth Service in collaboration with South Dublin County Council, South Dublin County Partnership and North Clondalkin Community Development Programme have engaged a group of ... Read More
Sport
Rovers edged out by HJK Helsinki in friendly
With the rest of League of Ireland clubs in their off-season slumber, Shamrock Rovers continued preparations for their final UEFA Conference League fixtures in a ... Read More
Sport
Three is the magic number for Rovers U17s coach Keith
THREE. The number of conversations both myself and Women's Under 17s Shamrock Rovers Head Coach Keith Coffey will have had in 2024 - this being ... Read More
Sport
Blackforge progress in Junior Cup
BLACKFORGE FC set up a meeting with Portlaoise AFC in the LFA Junior Cup, after they accounted for Templeogue United in Walkinstown Park on a ... Read More
Sport
Lucan advance at expense of Kilnamanagh in Cahill Cup
A PLACE in the quarter final of the LSL Charlie Cahill Cup was on offer to the winner in Westmanstown last Friday night and the ... Read More
Sport
Lucan U16 hurlers turn on the style to lift championship crown
LUCAN Sarsfields celebrated an unprecedented under 16 A Hurling Championship title after a five point victory over Raheny in Lucan on Saturday. 1-03 from David ... Read More
Business
Equinix data-centre builder and operator profits halve
PRE-tax profits at the Irish arm of data-centre builder and operator Equinix more than halved last year to €7.8 million. Equinix (Ireland) Ltd operates data centres in ... Read More
Business
WorkIQ and TU Dublin join forces to create unique link
WORKIQ, the new home of start ups and growing enterprises in South Dublin and part of the new Innovation Quarter Tallaght, has partnered with Technological ... Read More
Business
Citywest Leisure celebrates 25 years with upgrade of facilities
CITYWEST Leisure Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, a period of significant growth for both the business and the community it caters for. ... Read More
Business
Keynote speaker at Chamber Christmas lunch is Bressie
MUSICIAN and mental health advocate Niall Breslin is the keynote speaker at this year’s South Dublin Chamber Christmas lunch. The Chamber Christmas lunch takes place ... Read More
Business
Radisson at Dublin Airport bought by Dalata Hotel Group
DALATA Hotel Group, which operates all the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands, announced the purchase of the Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport in a deal worth ... Read More
Top award for the age-friendly development at Brady’s Court
THE AGE-FRIENDLY housing development at Brady’s Court, Old Bawn in Tallaght was recognised in the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards winning in ... Read More
Rent rises in Dublin since last year now at twice the rate of inflation
Market rents rose by an average of 1.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, marking ... Read More
Plans for aparthotel to include 22 rooms at Boomers Pub
ADDITIONAL information has been received by South Dublin County Council from the developers of Boomers Pub in the Dutch Village in Clondalkin. Applicant Honeybridge Ltd ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Virtual theme park over 3,000 attend Tallaween
MULTI-media Halloween spectacle Tallaween exceeded expectations according to South Dublin County Council as 3,000 attended between October 19 and October 31. Taking place between Tallaght ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: My nanny Farrell’s Christmas pudding
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking It’s only over the past few years that I ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Borders and boundaries: Rua Red open series to support emerging artists
EACH year Rua Red holds an annual open-call exhibition of fine and applied arts. Work is invited from artists in any discipline and at all ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Planning ahead for springtime pollinators
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Civic Panto: Tickles and the Beanstalk
TICKLES might not always have the brightest ideas, but with his Ma Dottie by his side, they can conquer anything. BUT! They’re facing a big ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The darker side of Ireland’s heritage has now come to light
WHEN examining the range of elements of our heritage and customs, people might consider old buildings like Clondalkin’s Round Tower or customs going back a ... Read More
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Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
