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News
Ambitious plans to grow economy by €28 billion
Feb 16, 2026
“The buy-in is already there.” 1,500 new jobs could be created each year for the next decade in South Dublin as part of the council’s ambitious... Read More
Tallaght
Passenger threatens bus driver over fare dispute
Gardaí were called to a bus stop in Tallaght after a driver was threatened by a passenger over a fare dispute. It’s one of a ... Read More
Local Faces: Nuala O’Toole
Nuala O’Toole is one of those unfortunate people who were born on Christmas Day, and last year’s was her 88th in a row to be ... Read More
35 years of baton twirling
The Kilnamanagh Twirlers marked 35 years of baton twirling with a major birthday celebration at the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre on January 24. The club ... Read More
Clondalkin
‘They’re not protecting the survivors of a criminal trial of abuse’
“It’s stopping people from actually coming forward.” A Clondalkin man has called for a ban on using counselling notes as evidence in court after his ... Read More
Food bank makes urgent appeal
A local food bank has made an “urgent” call for more monthly donations from the public as they are “at a real risk” to having ... Read More
Mark’s 50k Valentine’s Day run for close friend Eoghan
“We were always neck and neck with each other.” A local Clondalkin man is raising money for his loved ones by running 50 kilometres on ... Read More
Ballyfermot
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
Community Childcare Service is granted €250 a year lease
Cherry Orchard Community Childcare Service has been granted a €250 a year lease for lands opposite their building at Croftwood Crescent to construct an extension. ... Read More
Research points to a food desert area
“The research points to a food desert area.” A new cross-sector partnership has been launched to fight food poverty in Dublin 10 after research found ... Read More
Lucan
Completion of pool is ‘largely on schedule’ with remedial works needed on filtration system
The completion of Lucan Pool is “largely on schedule”, though remedial work needed for part of the filtration systems may “shift the timeline slightly”. Giving ... Read More
RAMS keep punters happy in Leopardstown
“Ruby Walsh wanted to be with us!” A local men’s singing group kept punters entertained over the Bank Holiday Weekend with performances at the Leopardstown ... Read More
Plans for library and civic building in Adamstown
A planning application has been lodged for a long-awaited library and civic building in Adamstown. The proposed development will include a five-storey civic building accommodating ... Read More
Sport
Rovers and Pat’s games are postponed
Multiple postponements set for the League of Ireland tonight as Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic both find themselves without a game to play. St ... Read More
Sport
Donore athletes impress in Albufeira
DONORE Harriers have had a busy week with the club competing at International tournaments, particularly the European Champion Clubs Cup XC held in Albufeira, Portugal. ... Read More
Sport
Former Dubs boss honoured with Hall of Fame Award
LUCAN Sarsfields recently held an award night where they recognised pivotal members and players throughout the club for 2025. It was a truly momentous occasion ... Read More
Sport
Brave Glenanne slip up to Enniscorthy in the cup
IT WAS a dull and drizzle day when Glenanne Women's 4s took to the pitch in an effort to win on Saturday for their Division 11/12 ... Read More
Sport
Kylemore tops in derby
BALLYFERMOT saw a local rivalry take place recently in the final of the U19 Metro West League as St Setons and Kylemore College took each ... Read More
Business
€100k to support groups and non-profit businesses
THE Microsoft Ireland Community Fund 2026 for south and west Dublin was launched this week with €100,000 to support individuals, community groups, schools and non-profits ... Read More
Business
€3.5m in grants allocated for TU Dublin projects
OVER 3.5 million in grants has been allocated to Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). TUD, an amalgamation of technical universities, which includes TUD Tallaght, will ... Read More
Business
Harmful effect for EU of trade policy uncertainty
WITH the looming threat of additional US tariffs over Greenland and EU discussions on retaliatory actions, Chambers Ireland has said that new analysis underlines and ... Read More
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Focused on People: Supporting Everyday Life in Our Suburbs
LAST October Manna Air Delivery proudly sponsored the South Dublin Chamber Business Awards in the Employee of the Year Award category, won by the fantastic ... Read More
Business
Talent shortages growing with resources stretched
OVER 80 per cent of businesses are struggling to plug skills gaps in critical areas that are impacting productivity and growth, according to new research. ... Read More
Upgrade plans for Butler McGee Park
The council have relaunched a public consultation for upgrades to Butler McGee Park after a consultation process last year listed it as being in the ... Read More
Appeals are lodged against plans for old Chadwicks site
Appeals have been lodged against a major mixed-use residential and commercial development at the former Chadwicks site in Walkinstown that would mean a “dramatic change ... Read More
NCT Centre to be converted into a ‘drive thru centre’ in Ballymount
Planning permission has been granted for an NCT centre in Walkinstown to be converted into a ‘drive-thru’ centre. Oakway Test Centre on the Lower Ballymount ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Data Protection for Business reputation and governance
"IT’S been almost five years since I published my previous book on data protection, and there have been significant developments in the data privacy landscape ... Read More
Arts & Culture
DoubleTAKE enables people living with a disability to meet artists
"With such a busy studio we can get very full of beautiful creations." TCA South Dublin Participatory Arts is delighted to welcome the artists and ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Sharon brings her new show ‘Jukebox Donkey’ to the Civic
SOMETIMES life feels like you’re nothing more than a "jukebox donkey", constantly playing someone else’s tune. Sharon Mannion has been bursting to talk about her ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: Sundried Tomato Sausages and Champ Mash
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: Yellow Lambs’ tails
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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Dressing Tallaght weddings and families across the generations
Fourteen years after leaving The Square, the return of Best Menswear has been marked by familiar faces, shared memories, and stories that span generations. Few ... Read More
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Grow Mental Health launches its BIG LOVE, Virtual Rose Garden
This Valentine’s season, Grow Mental Health is celebrating a different kind of love, Friendship Love - the everyday kindness, care and support that helps people through life’s challenges ... Read More
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Digital Marketing in 2026: Where AI Helps and Where Human Strategy Still Wins
Marketing in 2026 feels faster, and a bit noisier. AI isn’t a side tool anymore. It’s inside the platforms that decide distribution, pricing, reach, and ... Read More
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How Automation Is Helping Irish Food Businesses Scale
Talk to any food producer and you’ll hear the same mix of pride and pressure. Pride, because the product is good. Often very good. Pressure, ... Read More
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Florette Puts a Fresh Spin on National Pizza Day with Its Ultimate Pizza Salad
More than half of UK consumers say their salads need more toppings to feel satisfying, and Florette is answering the call this National Pizza Day ... Read More
