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State agree €2m claim in chemical exposure case
Feb 18, 2025
FORMER Air Corps members spoke again this week of their exposure to chemicals at Baldonnel, and the impact it has had on their health. On Monday... Read More
Tallaght
Former GAA Chairman was one of Dublin’s greatest fans
Former chairman of St Anne’s GAA and one of “Dublin’s greatest supporters”, William (Willie) Roche passed away on Saturday, February 8. A fourth generation Dubliner, ... Read More
Calls for Katharine Tynan house to be redeveloped into cultural hub
Developers have “no immediate timeline” for the refurbishment of a historic house despite calls from residents to turn the site into a community hub. Katharine ... Read More
Community service for man who stole €21,000 alcohol order
A business man who stole an order of alcohol valued at over €20,000 has been ordered to do community service in lieu of a prison ... Read More
Clondalkin
Dolcain House is exempted from planning to house international protection applicants
DOLCAIN House in Clondalkin has been declared exempt from planning permission for the purpose of accommodation for international protection applicants. The site of the former ... Read More
‘Somebody trusted him with this money’ man caught with over €85,000 at home
A man who was caught with over €85,000 in cash at his home has been jailed for money laundering, reports Sonya McLean. Stephen Geoghegan (35) ... Read More
Mark’s 50k in memory of Michaela-Clare who died in swimming pool
MARATHON man Mark Conlon completed a 50k championship run over the weekend in memory of his friend’s daughter who tragically passed away in May 2017. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Former manager of Daughters of Charity is jailed for sexually abusing his nephew
A former manager of a Daughters of Charity family centre in Dublin has been jailed for four years for sexually abusing his nephew 30 years ... Read More
Local Faces: Dolores James
BALLYFERMOT is a Dublin suburb full of wonderful people, writes Ken Doyle. The unwarranted bad name it acquired over the years was awful for its ... Read More
Film inspired by women Jimmy grew up with in Ballyfermot
"The inspiration for the story came from the extraordinary women I grew up with in Ballyfermot whose resilience, intelligence and sense of hope despite the ... Read More
Lucan
Domestic abuse related calls to gardai increased last year by 8.3% nationally
DOMESTIC abuse related calls to gardai increased in 2024 – by 8.3 per cent nationally and by over 10 per cent in the Western Dublin ... Read More
Aurora is a warrior more than a princess
A Lucan family praised their “warrior” girl who is going to turn six this month despite doctors saying she wouldn’t survive long after birth. Aurora ... Read More
Developer applies for primary school outline planning permission
RESIDENTIAL developer Quintain Developments has applied for outline permission for the construction of a primary school made up of 32 classrooms in Lucan. The site ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Noonan Rock in Norway
The journey continues for Shamrock Rovers Football Club as they secured yet another famous European victory on Thursday night in Norway. Stephen Bradley's side's brilliant ... Read More
Sport
Jobstown Celtic remain top of Major Division
JOBSTOWN Celtic remain top of the Leinster Senior League Major Division following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ballyoulster United in Jobstown Park on Sunday. The ... Read More
Sport
Templeogue U17s book place in basketball finals
TEMPLEOGUE U17 girls basketball team booked their place in the DLBB Cup final after defeating Meteors 48-31 in the semi-final on Monday. Templeogue got off ... Read More
Sport
The work begins now – says U21 manager Jim Crawford
“The work begins now. “We know our opponents and me and my coaching staff will begin researching the opposition and plotting our way forward in ... Read More
Sport
‘They showed great battling skills and we could have nicked it’
“WE thought we could have maybe snatched something at the end, but probably wouldn’t have deserved to,” said joint Dublin manager Paul Casey after his ... Read More
Business
Additional information sought on Waste-storage plan for Rathcoole
ADDITIONAL information has been supplied to South Dublin County Council in relation to plans for a waste-transfer station facility in Rathcoole. Civil and engineering company ... Read More
Business
Electric vehicle charging station planned for Belgard Retail Park
PLANS for an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at Belgard Retail Park have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Source EV Ireland Ltd are ... Read More
Business
Microsoft fund of €100,000 to help local community projects
MICROSOFT is unveiling a new €100,000 fund to support individuals, community groups, schools and non-profits that want to deliver impactful community projects in South Dublin ... Read More
Business
Growth for Auxilion in Park West with €10m investment
PARK WEST IT company Auxilion has announced a €10 million investment in an ambitious three-year growth strategy. Following the successful rollout of Auxilion’s new service ... Read More
Business
Manna Drone Delivery set to trial flights in Finland
MANNA Drone Delivery is set to start a trial in Finland which will involve the European delivery firm Wolt. According to the company, field tests ... Read More
Go-ahead for new child and family centre in St Cuthbert’s Park
PLANNING permission has been granted by South Dublin County Council for Deansrath Family Health Centre (DFHC) to build a new child and family centre in ... Read More
New Rathcoole school plans appealed to An Bord Pleanála
AN APPEAL has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over plans approved by South Dublin Council after plans were granted for a new school in ... Read More
Guide price of €140k for house going up for auction next week
A HOUSE in DeSelby in Tallaght is going under auction on BIDX1 with a guide price of €140,000 The mid-terrace three-bedroom house requires complete refurbishment ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion out of this world short scones
This is a delicious recipe from one of my favourite Irish Chefs Clodagh Mckenna from her book ‘Home made’. I have made these scones a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Siomha latest single ‘Ritalin’ : Song inspired by her experience living with ADHD
"I WAS coming to the end of yet another day where I'd failed in my plan to completely change my personality." explains Ballinteer singer-songwriter/comedienne Siomha ... Read More
Arts & Culture
IFTA awards nominations: Actors are nominated for the film and drama categories
THE Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) proudly unveils the nominations for the 2025 IFTA Awards, honoring exceptional achievements in film and drama across 29 ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Free-living honeybees
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
David Bowie photo exhibition: To be held in Rathfarnham castle
"IT started off small, taking photographs of dew drops on cobwebs, that sort of thing," explains Denis O'Regan, famed English rock photographer, who will be ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The Origami Monk reminds us of monasteries and paper mills
Supported by our national Per Cent for Art Scheme, Clondalkin’s newest public artwork is the Origami Monk, by artist Ms Ngaire Jackson. It’s at the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Culture, craic and camaraderie in abundance at Áras Chrónáin
Áras Chrónáin on Watery Lane in Clondalkin was once a private residence known as Orchard House. It was bought by the Cusack family in 1955. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Lá an Dreóilín pays homage to the wren, the king of all birds
The Wran, the Wran, the King of all Birds On Stephen’s Day was caught in the furze. Up with the kettle and down with the ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peppers and spice, and all things nice, from the past to the present
Ah, the tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds of Christmas – they’re a special part of the major annual Christian feast celebrating the birth ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 21 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. Now in ... Read More
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Festive nights at The Abberley!
ADVERTORIAL The festive season is just around the corner. It's time to book those festive nights out. Get your dancing shoes ready because we have ... Read More
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Firhouse Christmas Craft Fair returns for its 4th year
ADVERTORIAL The Firhouse Community Craft Fair returns to The Speaker Conolly car park on Saturday, December 7 and 14 for their annual Christmas Craft Fair. ... 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
