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News
‘Their job is to hide it, ours is to find it’
Feb 23, 2026
IT’S 7am on Monday morning at Ballyfermot Garda Station. A briefing is being delivered to a room full of gardai ahead of an operation targeting the... Read More
Tallaght
Plans to repair ‘Welcome to Tallaght’ stone on bypass
WATCH: The council has got in contact with a contractor to begin the repair process for the damaged ‘Welcome to Tallaght’ Ogham stone at the ... Read More
Local Faces: Sharon Devlin
This week, we’re delighted to feature Tallaght native Sharon Devlin, Director of Tallaght Community Arts - who is an artist, an educator and a dynamo ... Read More
Credit Union art winners express themselves through creativity
Winners of the Kilnamanagh & Tallaght West Credit Union art competition were presented with certificates marking their win at regional level at an event this ... Read More
Clondalkin
Door smashed and till taken as gardai investigate break-in at new Ruff Cafe
The council’s new café in Corkagh Park in Clondalkin was broken into in the early hours of Monday morning, only three months after it was ... Read More
Lily preparing for third World C’ship title in a row
“He was giving her some encouragement about the whole thing.” A young Irish dancer from Clondalkin fresh off performing with Michael Flatley is now preparing ... Read More
Artist Paul returns to his roots with a special St Brigid’s cross plaque
“I’d love to have it here.” Clondalkin-born, US-based artist Paul Nixon returned home recently with a gift for his hometown and has another one up ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Man told gardai he smoked joint
A DRIVER who told gardai he smoked a joint after being informed he would be drug tested following a road stop, received a two-year disqualification ... Read More
Communal space extension approved for sports complex
Planning permission has been granted for a second storey extension to house a new communal space at Ballyfermot Sports Complex. Owners of the sports centre ... Read More
Kids have a great time at the Credit Union Schools Quiz
The first round of the Credit Union Schools Quiz 2026 at the Ballyfermot Sports Complex on Friday saw four local schools progress to the county ... Read More
Lucan
Griffeen Valley Park funding boost of €74k for five public amenity projects
Almost €500,000 is set to be put into the area of Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin through public realm works. €482,000 is set to be ... Read More
Man who attempted to break into parked car is fined €750
A MAN who attempted to break into a parked car in Lucan was fined €750 at Blanchardstown District Court. Shane Comerford (34), with an address ... Read More
Council plan to develop traveller accommodation
The council have launched a public consultation for their plans to demolish an existing Traveller accommodation site in Lucan and construct a new one on ... Read More
Sport
Shamrock Rovers return to Tallaght for Dundalk game
Shamrock Rovers face a quick turnaround this evening as they play their second Airtricity League game in four days against Dundalk in Tallaght Stadium with ... Read More
Sport
Sacred Heart boxers secure medals in Dublin Finals
IT HAS been busy opening to 2026 for Sacred Heart Boxing Club. The Killinarden club recently saw multiple fighters in the finals of the Dublin Boxing ... Read More
Sport
Daniel awarded GAA international award
THE GAA President’s awards took place at the end of January with Drimnagh man Daniel Burke being awarded the International Award for his work with ... Read More
Sport
Dubs not convincing in bottom clash
DUBLIN picked up their first win of the National League campaign after a victory against Monaghan in Croke Park last Saturday evening by four points ... Read More
Sport
County camogie team hold Clare in thriller
THE Dublin Camogie team started their Centra National League Division 1B campaign with a thrilling game against Clare on Saturday afternoon which ended in a ... Read More
Business
Bank unveils €26 million investment in branches
BRANCH upgrades are set to take place at AIB Clondalkin, and ESB premises in The Square shopping centre, Tallaght and ESB in Crumlin. The plans ... Read More
Business
Rhasidat drops to third place on marketable list
TALLAGHT Olympian Rhasidat Adeleke has dropped to third place of Ireland's most marketable sports star. In 2025, the Tallaght Athletics Club star was replaced as ... Read More
Business
Galco Steel acquired by Danish galvanizing firm
BALLYMOUNT company Galco Steel has been acquired by Danish galvanizing and paint group DOT. Galco, which has revenues of more than €45m, is Ireland’s largest ... Read More
Business
The Address honoured to pick up gold awards
THE Address Collective picked up accolades at the recent Gold Medal Hotel Awards The family-owned Irish hotel group, which counts The Kingswood Hotel in Citywest ... Read More
Business
Crucial firms can deal with cybersecurity threats
MORE than half of employees believe Ireland will suffer a catastrophic cybersecurity incident this year. According to research by Dublin 12 IT specialists Landmark Technologies, ... Read More
Nursing Home granted a change of use to original planning permission
A nursing home in Templeogue have been granted to change a condition of their original planning permission to allow them to care for “a wider ... Read More
Nutgrove Shopping Centre on market for €30m
A major retail centre in Rathfarnham is set to hit the market with a €30million price tag. Developed in 1984, Nutgrove Shopping Centre is home ... Read More
Citywest office facility on the market
A prestigious headquarters, logistics and office facility located in Citywest is now on the market for sale or for lease. 34 Magna Avenue, Magna Business ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Rave reviews for Sharon’s show
"IT’S basically the ramblings of a madwoman, with songs," exclaims comedian, actress, and writer Sharon Mannion, whose 'Jukebox Donkey' show is coming to the Civic ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion perfect homemade Lasagne
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
Nature on our doorsteps: Crocuses, welcoming in the springtime
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
Niamh’s special intimate show remembering Eva Cassidy
THINK of a beautiful tapestry with many vibrant colours. This is the best way one can describe the stunning voice of Niamh Strong. Join Niamh ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Endurance’ – 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days
SEAN Conway set out to achieve something no one else on the planet had ever managed: ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest and most. 105 ... 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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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
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