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South Dublin Council spent €56m in first quarter of year
Apr 21, 2026
The Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council has stated that the local authority spent “about €56 million” on capital in the first three months of the year... Read More
Tallaght
Community centre damaged in fire not expected to open soon
Killinarden Community Centre in Tallaght is not expected to reopen in the immediate future after damage from a fire at the start of March. The ... Read More
76-year-old chef allegedly called his partner a ‘bitch’ after incident at home
A CHEF called his partner a “bitch” and said “all Irish women are bitches” a court heard. The 76-year-old man, who cannot be named, appeared ... Read More
New site for Tallaght Heritage Centre
An alternate location is expected to be put forward for the Tallaght Heritage Centre and The Echo understands this new site will be located by ... Read More
Clondalkin
Gino gets welcome from councillors
FORMER TD Gino Kenny was welcomed back to the chamber at South Dublin County Council’s April meeting this week. Kenny (PBP) was the first person ... Read More
Work to start up at St Cuthbert’s with intimidation problem sorted
WORKS are expected to resume at St Cuthbert’s Park in Clondalkin, following “significant intimidation” of contractors which has led to delays for over five months. ... Read More
Local Faces: Andy Cullen
WE Irish are a nation of animal lovers and this week we’re delighted to feature a man who has dedicated his whole life to their ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Concerns raised about plans to bring in early childcare services
The Minister for Education and Youth has been asked to clarify if there are plans to bring in more early childcare spaces in Ballyfermot after ... Read More
Convicted murderer, already serving life, gets three years
A convicted murderer, who is serving a life sentence for shooting his brother-in-law, has been given a three-year jail term for endangering a garda he ... Read More
Baking cakes brings in over €1,200 for Irish Cancer Society
TWO girls who attend the FamiliBase service in Cherry Orchard organised a bake sale in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and raised over €1,200. ... Read More
Lucan
Abandoned canal boats give rise to concern
A letter has been sent to Waterways Ireland concerning boats located along the newly opened 12th Lock section of the Grand Canal Greenway that “appear ... Read More
Over €90k given for repair of St Finian’s School
St Finian’s School in Peamount Hospital has been awarded €90,108 under the repair and protection of landmark buildings under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026. ... Read More
GAA club hopeful pitch may be playable by late summer
An update has been given on the GAA pitch at Griffeen Valley Park as data on the playability of Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin pitches ... Read More
Sport
Kilnamanagh march into semis of Noel Ryan Cup
KILNAMANAGH AFC have reached the semi-finals of the Noel Ryan Cup following an impressive 3-1 win away from home to St Francis last week. Both ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght United progress in cup
TALLAGHT UNITED’S great season continues on after, they saw off Kilnamanagh AFC in the FAI Junior Cup last Saturday on a 2-0 scoreline, reports John ... Read More
Sport
Knocklyon U11s shine in the Blackpool Cup
KNOCKLYON recently had two U11s sides travel to England over the Easter break to compete in the longstanding Blackpool Cup. Over 200 teams competed in ... Read More
Sport
Anne’s feile joy
ST ANNE’S saw success in the Division 10 and 14 LGFA Feile finals held last weekend in Abbotstown. The Division 10 display was extremely impressive ... Read More
Sport
Dubs take on Wicklow
THE Dublin Footballers mark their first game of the Leinster Championship this coming weekend as they take on Wicklow away from home. There are a ... Read More
Business
It adds up for teachers with ExamRevision initiative
A TEACHING and learning platform rolled out in 2023 by three former local teachers, has been so effective for students and educators, that it is ... Read More
Business
Boating groups should be included in plans for tourism along the Liffey
BOATING organisations should be included in plans to further possibilities for tourism in the River Liffey, according to Cllr Alan Hayes (Ind). At the recent ... Read More
Business
Signage to enhance visibility of €16m innovation centre
PLANS for signage to enhance the visibility of the €16m innovation centre Work IQ in Tallaght, have been lodged with South Dublin County Council. When ... Read More
Business
AbbVie receive ‘The Green Lifesciences Award’
Global biopharmaceutical leader, AbbVie, which has offices in Citywest amd employs approximately 2,900 people across six locations in Ireland, has been presented with the ‘The ... Read More
Business
Phenna Group makes rapid start to 2026
BROWNSBARN engineering consultancy firm ENX has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered Phenna Group. After making 25 M&A deals in 2025, Phenna Group has made a rapid ... Read More
Live music refused at Black Lion pub pavilion
PERMISSION have been refused for the controlled use of amplified sound, including live music, within the existing pavilion structure at the Black Lion Public House. ... Read More
Liffey Valley Retail Park set to be sold for €60 million
LIFFEY Valley retail park is in line to be sold for €60m. Preparation for the sale is being organised by the Eircom Superannuation Fund, the ... Read More
Additional info sought for plans for two-storey apartment block at side of The Laurels
ADDITIONAL information has been sought for plans to construct a two-storey apartment block at the side of The Laurels Public House in Perrystown. Applicant Tommy ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Theatre Group to perform ‘Our Few and Evil Days’
"'OUR Few and Evil Days' by Mark O'Rowe premiered at the Abbey Theatre in 2014," explains director Carmel Cullen. Rathfarnham Theatre Group is thrilled to ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Pleasure and Pain’ – Simon retelling the story of survival
'TOUCHING the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Roast Tomato Tart with Balsamic, Mozzarella & Basil
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
Debut solo single ‘Getaway’ remix released by BERKO
"BEING in a band with my childhood friends made it something really special; we experienced a lot together: highs, lows, ups, downs, black eyes and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Flowering far from the sea
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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