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News
Five years for man who said he would ‘slit children’s throats’
Jan 30, 2025
A man who attempted to “extort two innocent people” by threatening to slit children’s throats, burn down one of their family homes and kill them has... Read More
Tallaght
Dancing with the Stars Olympian Jack Woolley steps it up as The Joker with an inspired tango
Tallaght-born Taekwondo Olympian Jack Woolley turned into The Joker for Dancing with the Stars’ fourth episode aired on RTÉ on Sunday, January 26. The ten ... Read More
€250k upgrade to park opened
THE official opening of the €250,000 upgrade to Greentrees Park took place this week and will transform the public space. Greentrees Park encompasses two green ... Read More
Heating scheme picks up Energy Globe Award
THE Tallaght District Heating Scheme received the Energy Globe Award 2024 for Ireland, announced South Dublin County Council. The award recognised the scheme’s “significant contribution ... Read More
Clondalkin
UPDATED: Clondalkin community set to showcase diversity and inclusion
UPDATED 30 Jan 2025: Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) has clarified that Clondalkin St Patrick’s Day parade has not been renamed. “Clondalkin community events is the ... Read More
Suspension of works due to anti-social behaviour at park
GARDAI are investigating anti-social behaviour which led to the suspension of contractor works at a Clondalkin park before Christmas. The nature of the anti-social behaviour ... Read More
Council anxious €4m visitor centre reopens as quickly as possible
SOUTH Dublin County Council are anxious to secure a new management licence holder for Round Tower Visitor Centre Brú Chrónáin. However, concerns were raised with ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Civic Centre sensory room will cater for neurodivergent adults and children
A NEW sensory room opened in Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre this week. Funded by Dublin City Council, the sensory room will be available to book ... Read More
Homes ‘very seriously’ at risk close to River Camac
HUNDREDS of homes could potentially be at risk from damage following the partial collapse of a house into the River Camac in Inchicore. The incident ... Read More
Prison for ‘henchman in an attempt to extort two innocent people’ out of €20k
A man, who was “a henchman in an attempt to extort two innocent people” out of €20,000, has been jailed for two-and-a-half years, reports Sonya ... Read More
Lucan
Team close to €500,000 target in world’s toughest row
A Lucan father and his team came third in the World’s Toughest Row competition as they honour the memory of a 13-year-old girl who passed ... Read More
Man dies in house fire
GARDAI continue to investigate a fire in Lucan Village which led to the death of a man. The man, in his 40s and originally from ... Read More
Residents encouraged to support memorial plans for over 60 men
A CAMPAIGN to create a memorial for over 60 men with a connection to Lucan who lost their lives through conflict, military, or police service ... Read More
Sport
Leaders Loreto return to action after winter break
The EY Hockey League Division 1 is set to resume this Saturday, February 1, following the winter break with a crucial number of weeks ahead ... Read More
Sport
Medals galore for TMA
On Sunday, Tallaght Martial Arts (TMA) kicked off the competitive year in style, hosting the highly anticipated TMA New Year Open at the Tallaght Sports ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Coláiste Éanna U16s
THE resolve of Coláiste Éanna was certainly tested to the limit as they edged a nailbiting 64-63 victory over a dogged Castleisland Community College in ... Read More
Sport
Huge boost for Rovers with signing of Welsh player
Shamrock Rovers have boosted their squad with the signing of Welsh International, Adam Matthews ahead of the 2025 season. Adam began his career at Cardiff ... Read More
Sport
Massive medal haul for BMA
The first official KBI (Kickboxing Ireland) affiliated tournament of the year kicked off on Sunday in the Tallaght Sports Complex, Tallaght. The Tallaght Martial Arts ... Read More
Business
Woodies and Chadwicks had strong year
WOODIES DIY, Home and Business, enjoyed a strong end to the year with average revenue up 6.4 per cent helped by growth in both transaction ... Read More
Business
New global head appointed by Uniphar Group in Citywest HQ
UNIPHAR Group has announced the appointment of Isaac Batley as Global Head of Medical and Scientific Communications. With its global HQ in Citywest Business Park, ... Read More
Business
Danish retailer to open new head office in Park West
DANISH home furniture and sleeping retailer JYSK will open a new head office in Park West and add five new stores across Ireland. The expansion ... Read More
Business
Smurfit improve sustainability operations with paper pallet wrap
PACKAGING giant Smurfit Westrock has improved their sustainability operations with an innovative new paper pallet wrap. The Irish-headquartered company, whose Ballymount premises is their packaging ... Read More
Business
SME’s encouraged to sign up for free Amazon training programme in Baldonnell
SMALL and medium businesses are invited to attend a free training day in Baldonnell for the Amazon Innovation Accelerator programme. It will be hosted at ... Read More
Council to take possession of 162 social housing units
SOUTH Dublin County Council took handover of 162 homes in newly built social-housing developments at Balgaddy, Lucan and Nangor, Clondalkin. Sixty-nine one, two and three-bedroom ... Read More
Plans lodged for 97 dwellings close to N7 by-pass in Lucan
PLANNING has been lodged for a residential development of 97 dwellings made up of houses, apartments and duplexes in Lucan. Located north of the N4 ... Read More
Additional information required for the demolition of the Speaker Conolly
ADDITIONAL information has been requested in relation to the demolition of the Speaker Conolly Public House and the development of 55 residential units and commercial ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Award is stepping stone for Dafhyd: Killinarden actor receives South Dublin incubation award
CREATIVE Ireland South Dublin put out an open call for the Incubation Award for an Artist in South Dublin. The recipient has been award winning ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Exciting season at The Civic: Local artist Emmet Kirwan kicks the season off
"As the curtain rises on 2025, we're thrilled to welcome you to another vibrant and exciting season at The Civic Theatre," states Donald Shields, Artistic ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Banana bread loaf cake
This loaf cake, while called bread, is really a cake and is perfect served for brunch or as a post-supper treat for dessert with a ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our Doorsteps: Saving the Ash trees
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
Finding out more about yourself at Wellbeing Reset
WHEN making new year resolutions, it’s important to “choose from a place of ‘what’s important for you’,” said Tallaght-based mental health advocate James Lumumba. Mr ... 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... 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
