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‘Disheartening’ for school secretaries and caretakers
Sep 04, 2025
“It’s disheartening and degrading,” said a Balrothery school secretary taking part in the ongoing protest for equal pension rights for school staff. While working day by... Read More
Tallaght
Paul Murphy to join aid flotilla to Gaza
Tallaght TD Paul Murphy will join the latest flotilla seeking to break the aid blockade on Gaza this week. The People Before Profit TD will ... Read More
Magic and balloon modelling on Fun-Day Sunday
The annual Family Fun-Day is back again this September at Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre. As well as an afternoon full of entertainment, the Fun-Day is ... Read More
Brittas Tractor Run with over 60 vehicles a great success
The wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits at the Brittas Tractor Run that came back on Saturday with over 60 vehicles on display. Forty tractors, ... Read More
Clondalkin
Authorities investigate dead birds found in Quarryvale
AN UNUSUAL case of dead birds found in a park is being investigated by authorities. Two weeks ago, TD Mark Ward (SF) was informed by ... Read More
No enthusiasm for kerbs at Bawnogue turn
WATCH: NEW traffic measures on a major Clondalkin road are causing considerable issues for residents, weeks before they are even complete. Work is set to ... Read More
Butchers closes after 51 years serving locals
IT SEEMS a week doesn’t by these days when another local Irish business is forced to close for financial reasons. Since covid, inflation, rising costs, ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Fifty-year legacy of leadership and great innovation
Students and staff at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot Road bid farewell to a familiar face last week. Dr Denis Murray, vice-principal at the ... Read More
Aspring young writer Chloe tops in competition
An aspiring young writer has been named the winner of Ballyfermot Library’s summer writing competition. The competition was held as part of the Summer Stars, ... Read More
Mark to the rescue brings family back into their home
A Ballyfermot family whose house was burnt out in a terrifying incident of mistaken identity, have now been able to return to their restored home. ... Read More
Lucan
Place of worship plans and community centre get green light in Lucan village
PLANNING has been approved for a place of worship and community centre by South Dublin County Council in Lucan Village. Located at Units 39-40, Hills ... Read More
‘We are exploring all options to achieve completion of the pool’
SOUTH Dublin County Council is “exploring all options” to achieve completion of the pool side of the Lucan Leisure Campus building “at the earliest possible ... Read More
Lucan Festival for 2025 launches to much fanfare and great acclaim
The programme of events for the 2025 Lucan Festival has been launched, with more than 30 events and entertainment taking place this year. The Lucan ... Read More
Sport
Shield success for St Anne’s
ANNE’S Senior Ladies clinched the Junior K Shield in a nail-biting final on Wednesday, the match would be an incredibly close affair with ultimately only ... Read More
Sport
Sarsfields are a team to watch out for in c’ship
LUCAN Sarsfields Hurlers have had an excellent start to the championship campaign so far. They came up against Naomh Barrog at O’Toole Park last Saturday ... Read More
Sport
Donore’s Raftery all set for Worlds
THE Irish squad for the World Athletics Championship has been revealed with Donore Harriers athlete Jack Raftery making the cut. The championships are set to ... Read More
Sport
Boden tops in derby
BALLYBODEN St Enda’s managed to do enough to overcome their local rivals St Jude’s on Saturday afternoon. The contest would be won by 12 points ... Read More
Sport
Clondalkin Celtic go goal crazy
THREE games in eight days, 17 goals scored, four conceded and nine points in the bag have Clondalkin Celtic sitting top of the UCFL Division ... Read More
Business
‘District Centre’ contributes to revitalising the Ballyroan area
A new ‘District Centre’ around Marian Road in Ballyroan “provides the services of a traditional village,” said South Dublin County Council. Last month, SDCC completed ... Read More
Business
Search and rescue operations by Coast Guard relocated to Weston
The Irish Coast Guard has moved their Dublin-based search and rescue (SAR) operations to Weston Airport. The move signifies the end of 27 years of ... Read More
LEO
Fashion brand to exhibit at National Ploughing C’ships
A small business from Clondalkin will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly ... Read More
Business
Sisk gets main contract for development of Center Parcs
SISK has been announced as the main contractor for the initial phase of further development at Center Parcs Longford Forest with construction already underway on ... Read More
Business
Record high of €39.99m in pre tax profits for BWG Food
Record high sales saw a 29% increase, or €39.99million in pre-tax profits at wholesalers BWG Food for 2024. Headquartered in Tallaght, BWG Foods UC is ... Read More
Potenial to develop over 170 homes at Cypress Grove House
Over 170 homes might be built at Cypress Grove House, a Templeogue country estate listed as a South Dublin protected structure. Earlier this month, town ... Read More
Substantial retail unit for sale with storage facilities and strong footfall
Ray Cooke Commercial are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to buy a substantial retail unit situated in the heart of Ballyfermot. Unit ... Read More
New housing development in West Dublin to offer affordable homes to first-time buyers
Applications will open in September for 26 affordable homes in a new housing development in west Dublin. Swiftbanks, Mill Road, Saggart is a new collection ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Showcasing singers and local talent at session
"IT’S TO raise awareness of local talent around our local area and also further afield," explains Terenure resident Keith McLoughlin. Keith is a singer-songwriter, music ... Read More
Arts & Culture
International dance and circus company Kundle Cru set for the stage at the Civic
"THERE is much potential for play and discovery that's always inspiring," explains choreographer Matt Szczerek. This August, Kundle Cru, an acclaimed international dance and circus ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Moment Before – grappling with overwhelming guilt and despair
“THE Moment Before is a deeply moving story about a young man grappling with overwhelming guilt and despair,” explains Citywest-based filmmaker Neha Dubey. Neha is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Second edition launch of teen magazine ‘Sonder’
“IT WENT really amazing,” exclaims Tallaght-born Michela Mai, who has created and launched her own teen magazine, ‘Sonder’, at 16. The second edition for spring/summer ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Mining the past for key to the future with fast-paced comedy Synapses
‘SYNAPSES’ is a fast-paced comedy drama coming to the Civic where two young parents try to mine the past for the key to their future. ... 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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Business
Significant milestone for Ace marking its 30th anniversary
A GARDEN party held at the Ace Enterprise Park in Bawnogue to mark its 30th anniversary, brought together over 60 attendees from across the business ... Read More
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Study Reveals Best Place In Dublin For Solar
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Business
OC Law are excited with new rebranding and expansion plans
A MAJOR rebranding took place this week at established Tallaght legal practice Colm O’Cochlain & Co, which became OC Law on June 12. Established in ... Read More
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