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Sites for 56,000 homes on council radar
Mar 19, 2026
Sites for over 56,000 housing units across South Dublin are currently on the council’s radar, which includes more than 12,500 units already permitted. The council have... Read More
Tallaght
GAA Club ‘lip sync for their lives’ to raise funds for astro
Up to forty members of a Tallaght GAA club are getting ready to ‘lip-sync for their lives’, to raise funds for a new astroturf pitch. ... Read More
Man (37) jailed for stabbing of Jordan
A man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for the manslaughter of a 20-year-old in Tallaght in July 2024. 37-year-old Patrick Murphy of ... Read More
Tree of Hope brings so many benefits supporting communities
Trees have been planted across the world as part of the Tree of Hope initiative but it all started when the first tree was planted ... Read More
Clondalkin
Concerns remain about permeability and traffic in planning framework
Councillors praised variations that will be made to the Clondalkin Local Planning Framework, but concerns remain about permeability and traffic. Elected members in South Dublin ... Read More
‘We have our own voices’
Young people from Clondalkin and Walkinstown met with the Taoiseach as part of Down Syndrome Ireland's National Advisory Council ahead of World Down Syndrome Day. ... Read More
Extend Coco’s Law to all EU member states
Nicole Fox’s mother has called on the European Union to extend Coco’s Law across all member states to outlaw sending, receiving and sharing explicit images ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Return of RAPID programme will boost communities
The reintroduction of a Government programme could be very beneficial for communities in areas like Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard and Crumlin. The return of the RAPID ... Read More
Injuction brought by owner of car park stopping cars entering
A high court injunction has been sought by the owner of a Ballyfermot car park in an attempt to prevent several people from entering the ... Read More
Cherry Blossoms Festival not to go ahead is ‘a serious blow’
The Cherry Blossoms Community Festival in Cherry Orchard will not go ahead this year in what is “a serious blow to the community.” The Cherry ... Read More
Lucan
Lucan House is buzzing over possible plans for beehives
There’s a real buzz around the Lucan House and Demesne Masterplan and the idea of moving bees in has been flown around. The possible inclusion ... Read More
Father (42) of three children ‘puts his hands up’ after pleading guilty to drug driving
A MAN whose offending was fueled by “serious addiction issues”, is set to enter a treatment centre upon release from prison, a court heard. John ... Read More
Long-awaited pool to be handed over to operator this month
The Lucan pool has been filled and set to be given over to the operator “later this month” as the long saga nears a close ... Read More
Sport
National indoor success for Tallaght athletes
SEVERAL Tallaght athletes were successful at the recent National Indoor U20/U23 and Master Championships that were held in the TUS International Arena in Athlone last ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh edge past Newtown test
KILNAMANAGH AFC’s Major 1D Saturday side defeated Newtown Rangers with a 2-0 score getting them over the line. There would be plenty of action towards ... Read More
Sport
Dubs pushing for a final place
THE Dublin Camogie team picked up a big win against Offaly in their Division 1B game in Abbotstown with a final score of 2-16 to ... Read More
Sport
Faughs pick up their first win in the league
FAUGHS GAA picked up their first win of the AHL Division 1 campaign last weekend after a big win saw them defeat St Brigids by ... Read More
Sport
Big year ahead for Dublin Strikers bowling team
DUBLIN Strikers Special Olympics Bowling team will be holding a fundraiser this Friday in Tallaght Leisureplex ahead of a big 2026 for the club. Christened ... Read More
Business
Career Coach wins SFA Best Emerging Award
TALLAGHT-based recruitment company The Career Coach won Best Emerging New Business at the SFA Awards. Headquartered at Work IQ, the group are also finalists for ... Read More
Business
Uber signs a new deal with drone deliver company Manna
UBER has signed a deal with drone delivery company Manna that will see the US company launch drone deliveries for its Uber Eats customers across ... Read More
Business
Citywest ENX firm is acquired by UK Group
CITYWEST engineering consultancy firm ENX has been acquired by UK based Phenna Group as part of its continued expansion in Ireland. As part of the ... Read More
Business
New chairperson Michael set to steer community-led Liffey Partnership
Ballyfermot-based community-led local development company Liffey Partnership announced a new Chairperson at a recent event. Michael O’Riordan will take the reins of the Liffey Partnership ... 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
Proposals for 98-bed nursing home ‘declared withdrawn’ at Rathcoole
A planning application to restore an 18th-century schoolhouse on Rathcoole’s Main Street as a 98-bed nursing home has been “declared withdrawn” after the owners failed ... Read More
40 new social and affordable homes planned by council
The council are proposing to build almost 30 new social and affordable homes on a site off the Old Knocklyon Road. The proposed social and ... Read More
Parish centre applies for community cafe
A parish centre in Jobstown has applied for planning permission to open a new community café. A planning application has been submitted for alterations to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Irish Apple Tart
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
Masterclass event with Charlotte coming to St Mary’s Rowlagh
"CHARLOTTE came highly recommended from Sing Ireland, which is the organisation we are affiliated with." explains North Clondalkin Community Choir's musical director, Noel Collins. Soprano ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Dancing Daffodils
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
Patient: Soldier an Irishman’s fight for life and love during pandemic
'PATIENT: Soldier' follows Dr Reaper, who steps into the spotlight as both witness and guide through an Irishman’s fight for life and love during the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Fabulous buzz’ at Alice in Pantoland
"IT REALLY was {an eventful week}," beams Eileen Foley, chairperson of the Inchicore Variety Group (IVG), who performed their pantomime 'Alice in Pantoland' in Aras ... 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
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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
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