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News
IPAS plans ceased at Belgard Road site
May 23, 2025
The former ABB building in Belgard Square, Tallaght, is no longer being considered as an IPAS facility, the site owner said. In a correspondence sent to... Read More
Tallaght
Celebration of life and second chances
The Irish Transplant Football Team played teachers from Kingswood Community College to raise awareness on organ donation among second year students this week. “The teachers ... Read More
Social club has time for everyone to share advice
A Kilnamanagh social club for people with Alzheimer’s and their carers raised about €1,200 for Alzheimer’s Society Ireland (ASI) at their annual tea day on ... Read More
‘This is to let people know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel’
A group of people in recovery from addiction cycled about 80km from Clondalkin to Tallaght through the northside for this year’s ‘Connecting Communities Recovery Cycle.’ ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Peter Redmond
The star of this week's Faces of the Community feature is Clondalkin Toastmaster extrordinaire Peter Redmond, writes Ken Doyle. Peter has just won the 'Humourous ... Read More
Father accused of taking part in two fingers ‘amputated’ attack gets bail
A father of three accused of taking part in an attack where a man was chased into a house and had two fingers "amputated" in ... Read More
eSports Community Club brings young people together
Ireland’s first ‘eSports Community Club’ was launched in Clondalkin as an “innovative” way to bring young people together. eSports, explained SDCC Community Development Officer Lawrence ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Pure gentleman’ John was great ambassador for the area
Tributes continue to be paid to a “pure gentleman” and “great ambassador for Ballyfermot” who was laid to rest this week. John Sweeney from Ballyfermot ... Read More
Former football manager jailed for role in €2.7m heroin imports
A former football manager and League of Ireland player has been jailed for 13.5 years in relation to his “high” level role in a €2.769 ... Read More
Volunteers who shine a light in community are recognised
A WIDE range of volunteers who make a difference were among the recipients at the Cherry Orchard Community Awards. Among the accolades were individuals but ... Read More
Lucan
Major step forward for public transport in Lucan and Clondalkin
The procurement process for the DART+ South West project, which will deliver a modern, electrified rail service between the city centre and Hazelhatch has been ... Read More
Prestigious bursary award for soprano Aimee
A young opera singer from Lucan has been awarded a prestigious bursary for emerging operatic talent. Soprano Aimee Kearney is one of two new recipients ... Read More
Offer ‘empathy not pity’ when dealing with all IBD sufferers
A woman who opened up about life with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) invited everyone to “be curious in a respectful way”. When she was 15, ... Read More
Sport
Rovers move up to fourth in the league
YOU expect that extra bite to a Dublin Derby — and Saturday afternoon didn’t disappoint reports Christine Allen from Dalymount Park. Deep within the bowels ... Read More
Sport
‘I just don’t see myself wearing a skort again’
WHEN Niamh Gannon togged out with her teammates in shorts for that now fateful Leinster camogie semi-final against Kilkenny, she never expected the reaction. “We ... Read More
Sport
Locals honoured at basketball awards
THE Basketball Ireland Annual Awards took place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday. There was a number of clubs and players ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Rugby honour players
The annual Tallaght Rugby Club awards were held in the Harvest Room in the Old Mill on Saturday. First up were the women’s team and ... Read More
Sport
Two good wins for Blackburn in Formula Vee C’ship
FOR rounds four and five of the Selco.ie Formula Vee championship, drivers made their way north of the border once again but this time to ... Read More
Business
Window company still being investigated by liquidators
A DUBLIN 12 company which ceased trading last year is still being investigated by liquidators on whether the firm engaged in fraudulent trading up to ... Read More
Business
Entertainment service venture for children plans for expansion
FACE painting at events led one young entrepreneur to start her own venture, which has added on aspects of fun activities including balloons and juggling, ... Read More
Business
Naked Bakes set to compete in final of National Enterprise Awards
A food manufacturing company from Tallaght are set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise ... Read More
Business
Extra State funding sees room for new Family Resource Centre
POTENTIAL exists for a new Family Resource Centre (FRC) to be introduced in the county following the announcement of additional funding by government. Currently there ... Read More
Business
Bring on the sunshine!
TAKEDA Ireland are seeking planning permission for solar carports at their Grange Castle Business Park facility. The Japanese pharmaceutical company are seeking the installation of ... Read More
Appeal against Silver Granite pub plans are rejected by ABP
AN APPEAL against plans for a five-storey mixed-use development at the site of the Silver Granite pub in Palmerstown has been rejected by An Bord ... Read More
Guide price of €12m for retail park
A retail park in South Dubin has gone on the market with a guide price of almost €12 million. Clarendon Properties are offering Nutgrove Retail ... Read More
Three houses planned for grounds of Ball Alley House
THREE new houses planned on the grounds of the Ball Alley House have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. Plans for the 0.177 ha site ... Read More
Arts & Culture
A Song For Veda: Acko Atkinson will release his fifth single
"MY daughter Veda was having a bad day," states Tallaght-born singer-songwriter Acko Atkinson. This is regarding his fifth of twelve singles he is planning to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Pea & Pancetta Risotto
This vibrant pea and pancetta risotto is a celebration of summer on a plate—fresh, green, and bursting with flavour. Sweet garden peas bring a pop ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Up in The Clouds: Chilled-out adventure for children with complex needs
"IT’S a really chilled-out show which is different every time, as we respond to our audience of 3 and their individual and unique personalities!" describes ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rollercoaster of fun and laughs
"IT was a rollercoaster of fun, laughs, food, and drink!" chuckles Ruth Grogan of North Clondalkin Community Choir. This is in regard to the choir's ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The annual parade of Umbellifer plants
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: 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
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
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Take Action for a Greener South Dublin County This May! – Dublin Climate Action Week
Mark your calendars! South Dublin County Council is thrilled to be a key partner in Dublin Climate Action Week, taking place from May 12th to ... Read More
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
