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News
Demolition works start at Speaker Conolly pub
Nov 12, 2026
WATCH: THE tearing down of The Speaker Conolly is currently underway after works began on Monday to tear down the old structure to make way for... Read More
Tallaght
Plans approved to build two-storey apartment block at the side of pub
PERMISSION has been granted for the construction of a two-storey apartment block, consisting of four apartments, located at the side of The Laurels Public House ... Read More
Unaccompanied learner driver led gardai on high-speed pursuit
AN UNACCOMPANIED learner driver who led gardai on a 15-minute high-speed pursuit in a “moment of madness” has been disqualified from driving for three years ... Read More
Ambitious Priory Rewilding Project aims to deliver educational spaces
THE Priory Rewilding Project was officially launched at St Mary’s Priory with more than 100 people in attendance as the community were urged to help ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘Significant rise in operating costs’ sees Shopmobility services leave Liffey Valley
DISABLED Drivers Association of Ireland has announced the closure of its Shopmobility services in Liffey Valley, having shut its doors on October 31. DDAI provided ... Read More
Women’s Collective ‘privileged’ to feature on Get Lit Podcast
RONANSTOWN Women’s Collective were “privileged” to feature on the most recent episode of MSLETB’s Get Lit Podcast, hosted by MSLETB’s Regional Literacy Officer, Róisín Egan. ... Read More
Criticism and disappointment of councillors supporting the rezoning of Coldcut lands
COUNCILLORS have expressed their disappointment and criticised their fellow South Dublin County Councillors and the Chief Executive for supporting the rezoning of the Coldcut lands. ... Read More
Courts
Grandfather (43) jailed for five and half years for storing over €200,000 worth of heroin
A 43-YEAR-OLD grandfather has been jailed for five and a half years for storing more than €200,000 worth of heroin at his Dublin home, reports ... Read More
‘Horrific noise’ as Irish Rail carry out overnight works
RESIDENTS of Landen Road in Ballyfermot are “in hell” as they are forced to endure “horrific” noise in the early hours as Irish Rail continues ... Read More
50 social homes on former Blackhorse Inn site delayed
THE construction of 50 social homes on the former site of the Blackhorse Inn in Inchicore has been delayed, with the project expected to be ... Read More
Uncategorized
Tidy Towns honours for Lucan and Clondalkin
LUCAN TidyTowns were awarded a gold medal and Clondalkin TidyTowns were honoured with a silver medal as local communities got strong points hauls at this ... Read More
Green light for Lucan GP clinic
SOUTH Dublin County Council has authorised planning permission for the change of use of a former solicitor’s office for the development of a doctor’s surgery ... Read More
One of the most dangerous climbs in the world
DAVID Murphy’s family were “absolutely gobsmacked” after he reached the summit of a notorious 6,812-metre Himalayan mountain in Nepal. David Murphy (28), from Newcastle, who ... Read More
Sport
‘You have to jump at the opportunity’ Dubs boss
NEWCASTLE native and former St Finian’s player Ciara Trant is the new manager of the Dublin LGFA Senior team. Trant is no stranger to the ... Read More
Sport
Collins returns for Ireland’s Nations League Fixtures
IRELAND prepare for upcoming Nations League fixtures with the squad having been announced ahead of the first game against Austria taking place on Saturday November ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s triple promotion joy
ST ANNE’S GAA club is flourishing at the minute as the adult football section continues to thrive with this year seeing three promotions across its ... Read More
Sport
Boden reach Minor ‘A’ Final
THE Ballyboden St Enda’s Minor Hurling Team are set to play in the Minor ‘A’ Championship Final this coming weekend with the game taking place ... Read More
Sport
Three Rock chase top spot
A DOUBLE game weekend saw Three Rock Rovers make a bid for the top spot in the table as they defeated Lisnagarvey at home last ... Read More
Business
Citywest based Fidelity wins top employee experience award
CITYWEST-based Fidelity Investments took home the Employee Experience Award at this year’s FS Awards. Fidelity Investments of Citywest Business Campus were one of the big ... Read More
Business
Adidas lifts profit forecast after record €1bn quarter
ADIDAS, with an Irish base in Clondalkin, expects “higher profitability” for the year after preliminary figures for the third quarter saw the “highest quarterly level ... Read More
Business
LPI targets 250 US jobs
BALDONNELL-headquartered LPI Group announced plans to create 250 new jobs in the United States over the next five years. The announcement of the company with ... Read More
Business
Lisa Lennox appointed Director of HR at TUH
TALLAGHT University Hospital has appointed Lisa Lennox as its new Director of Human Resources following the departure of Sharon Larkin. Lennox comes into the role ... Read More
Business
SAP breaks €10bn revenue barrier in record quarter
SAP, with an Irish base in Citywest, has crossed €10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time as the CEO hailed an “outstanding” three-month ... Read More
13 Warehouse Units Planned for Greenogue
GREENOGUE Industrial Limited has submitted a planning permission application for the expansion of its Greenogue Recycling centre in Rathcoole. The planning application seeks to construct ... Read More
Fresh query over Hellfire Visitor Centre site works
BALLYBODEN Tidy Towns have submitted an application to SDCC to determine whether works undertaken at Hellfire/Montpelier Hill and Massy’s Wood constitute exempted development, res. The ... Read More
9.5 acre with excellent accessibility goes on market with a price of €500k
A SUBSTANTIAL portion of land located on the Rathcoole/Kilteel Road has been placed on the market by real estate agents, Sherry Fitzgerald. The 9.5 acre ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rathcoole author launches Irish phrase book
"IT WAS a great occasion" summarises Rathcoole-based Charlotte Seoighe, who launched her book in the Scout's Den, Kill Village, Kildare on October 3. 'Frása an ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Creative Clondalkin at Áras Chronain in the village
Áras Chrónáin welcomed some of Clondalkin’s greatest artists this past weekend for the third instalment of Creative Clondalkin. This year, judges were blown away by ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Political poster archive comes to Walkinstown
"WE HOPE attendees will enjoy this insight into an aspect of our social history," remarks Aidan Hodson of the Crumlin & Walkinstown History Group. Alan Kinsella ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The unusual Earwig mother
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
Murder, mystery and mayhem at Mill Theatre
"EXPECT the unexpected!" exclaims Rathfarnham's Brian Molloy, director of The Balally Players' latest production. The Balally Players bring mystery, comedy and suspense to the dlr ... 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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Curves Knocklyon waives joining fee in support of Breast Cancer Ireland for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
KNOCKLYON, DUBLIN – 20 October 2026: Curves Knocklyon is proudly supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, inviting local women to take a positive step ... Read More
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