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Residents ‘fuming’ over plans for 611 homes
Mar 03, 2026
Local residents are “fuming” after planning permission was granted for a large-scale development of over 600 homes in Saggart. Evara Developments and Kelland Homes submitted a... Read More
Tallaght
‘Corkie’ had a huge grá for the GAA and his club
A “hugely popular figure” in Dublin GAA, who has been remembered as a “fantastic” neighbour and “a gentleman who was loved by so many”, was ... Read More
Forest project will provide important oasis for wildlife
Up to 600 native Irish trees have been planted on the grounds of Mount Seskin Community College as part of project developing urban woodlands across ... Read More
CCTV installed to deter illegal dumping is vandalised
CCTV cameras that were temporarily installed to deter illegal dumping in a Jobstown estate were vandalised towards the end of their deployment. Council staff installed ... Read More
Clondalkin
Mixed reactions for plans to install public toilets in village
11 locations in Clondalkin have been shortlisted for the chance to host the village’s new public toilet, including the Civic Offices, Brú Chrónáin and Watery ... Read More
Average rainfall in excess of 500% above norm as 300 calls received due to flooding
“The weekly average rainfall in the Dublin area was in excess of 500 per cent of the average norm.” Over 300 calls were made to ... Read More
CCTV and garda work is preventing serious problems
COPPER pipes and drones are among the ways that people attempt to smuggle contraband into Wheatfield Prison. Some people caught attempting this may have been ... Read More
Ballyfermot
New Residential development on Killeen Road receives a new name
A new 13-unit residential development in Cherry Orchard has received a new name from the council as it is preparing to let renters open its ... Read More
Comprehensive plans for Cherry Orchard on the cards
A comprehensive public realm plan for a neighbourhood in Cherry Orchard is to be considered as residents continue to call for improvements. A public realm ... Read More
€440,000 to help fund community festivals
Ballyfermot and Drimnagh are set to benefit from discretionary funding of over €400,000 to go towards community events and public realm improvements throughout the year. ... Read More
Lucan
Allotment site with 29 plots will open in Newcastle later this year
A new allotment site with almost thirty plots will be open to community groups and individuals living in south Dublin this year. According to South ... Read More
Postal disruption has led to missed medical appointments
Postal disruption in recent months has led to missed medical appointments and the delay of important documents. Residents in Lucan have flagged issues like delayed ... Read More
‘Game changer’ to increase DART commuter capacity
Calls continue to be made to increase DART commuter capacity in Lucan and Clondalkin and push for immediate funding for the “game changer” DART+ South ... Read More
Sport
Dublin Leagues basketball finals take centre stage
The DLBB finals are on this week with a number of clubs throughout South West Dublin taking part. Held in Oblate Hall, the weekend will ... Read More
Sport
Rovers players in Irish U19 squad for Swiss friendlies
The Ireland U19s women's team are set to take part in two friendly games against Switzerland next week as part of their preparation for April’s ... Read More
Sport
St Francis keep up the momentum to stay third
There was plenty of action in the Intermediate Divisions in the Leinster Senior League this week. In the Senior Sunday St Francis picked up a ... Read More
Sport
Ireland take on France in Tallaght Stadium in World Cup campaign
The Irish Women’s National team begin their World Cup qualifying campaign as they come up against two of the best teams in the world next ... Read More
Sport
Big wins for Crumlin Utd and Templeogue in league
CRUMLIN United closed to within two points of Montpelier FC in the LSL Division 1 section, with a 4-2 win over Sacred Heart in Pearse ... Read More
Business
Ballymount firm expand into European network
BALLYMOUNT business Healthcare Abroad has announced a new partnership with Vithas Xanit International Hospital in Malaga which the group says expands access for Irish patients ... Read More
Business
Local Enterprise Office South Dublin to spotlight vibrant Entrepreneurial Excellence at 2026 Local Enterprise Awards
ADVERTORIAL Celebrating a decade of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, the annual Local Enterprise Awards South Dublin 2026 will take place at The Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, ... Read More
Business
McGregor issued with formal compliance notice from CCPC
FORMER UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been issued with a formal compliance notice by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), over alleged breaches of ... Read More
Business
LEO week is opportunity to help businesses grow
Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 18 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part ... Read More
Business
Welcome appointment at Gas Networks Ireland
DUBLIN Chamber has welcomed the appointment of David Kelly as Chief Executive of Gas Networks Ireland, congratulating him on his new role and recognising the ... Read More
Consultations to start for 29 new social affordable units mixed-tenure housing
A consultation will be opened in March for a new social and affordable mixed-tenure housing development in Knocklyon located near the M50. The council are ... Read More
Proposal to demolish stone cottages which date back to 1820s
Developers constructing two apartment blocks on a site to the rear of a pub in Rathcoole Village have now applied for permission to demolish two ... Read More
New application lodged to convert cottage into coffee shop and reception
Fresh plans have been submitted for an application to convert a cottage on the Turnpike Road to a coffee shop and reception for padel tennis ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin Drama Group are recruiting for new members
"WE’RE looking for people of all skill levels, talents and interests," explains Michaela Courtney of Clondalkin Drama Group, who are hosting a new members' night. ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘The Sailor’s Dream’ on a mission to discover the Northwest Passage
Sir John Franklin set out in 1845 with the two best ships of the Royal Navy and 129 crew on a mission to discover the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Trustus Senior Care citizens launch EngAGE: Young At Art expo
ANYONE stepping into Rua Red Arts Centre at 11am on Tuesday, February 10, might have thought it was "11pm in a nightclub". Music filled the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Stuffed Chicken Parcels Spicy Peas & Honey Glazed Carrot
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: Three-trick buttercups
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
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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