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News
Predictions of chaos over roundabout
May 17, 2024
HUNDREDS turned out to protest “total chaos” they believe will unfold should proposed BusConnects changes transform Ballyfermot. Plans by the National Transport Agency (NTA) for radical... Read More
Tallaght
Dance-a-thon ‘thank you’ to help raise €5k for sensory pod
A SIXTH-class pupil is dancing his way to a fundraising feat of €5,000 to help buy a sensory pod for his Tallaght school. Living in ... Read More
GrowAllot winners receive ‘keys’ to new allotments
TEN lucky locals recently won allotment spaces in the Bohernabreena Allotments, in an initiative led by Firhouse businesswoman Feebee Foran. Feebee, who has her own ... Read More
Special moment as aunty and niece connected 5,000km apart
WHILE the Dublin-NYC ‘portal’ has been hitting headlines for the wrong reasons this week, for one Tallaght woman the art installation created a very special ... Read More
Clondalkin
Local Faces: Gavin Kelly
IF YOU ever hear and see the magnificent sight of a phalanx of huge motorbikes roaring around the Clondalkin area, you might wonder who those ... Read More
Pupils sense of pride and achievement with exhibition
St Joseph’s Boys National School, Clondalkin held a very successful art exhibition last week. A steady stream of visitors came to the exhibition, including RTÉ ... Read More
Bee lodge posts erected in eight locations in village
Clondalkin Tidy Towns (CTT) are carrying out a bee-related biodiversity project in the village. The group have been placing eight “solitary bee lodge posts” in ... Read More
Ballyfermot
‘Legendary’ Henry was much-loved in community
TRIBUTES pour in to mark a tragic time for a Ballyfermot family, who lost a father and son within weeks of each other. Community activist ... Read More
Appeal upheld over decision to grant apartments at Leitrim Lodge
AN APPEAL was not upheld by An Bord Pleanala over a decision by Dublin City Council to grant permission for apartments in Chapelizod. Plans by ... Read More
Change Clothes Crumlin launches the Swap Tool Kit
SUSTAINABLE initiative Change Clothes Crumlin has launched the ‘Swap Kit’, a suite of swap equipment that can be borrowed to host a swap shop event ... Read More
Lucan
Newcastle teenager dies in tragic Grand Canal accident
A TEENAGER from Newcastle died in a tragic accident in the Grand Canal in Kildare on May 11. Max O’Connor got into difficulty in the ... Read More
Lucan House grounds ‘are very special’
LUCAN House and its grounds contains 18th century structures that are still intact today, but the history of the site goes back way further, possibly ... Read More
School extension project has crawled ‘at a snail’s pace’
FIRST earmarked for an extension over 15 years ago, a Lucan school has seen the project “crawl at a snail’s pace” which has left the ... Read More
Sport
Match of the Week: Rovers U13s claim National Cup title
THERE were wild celebrations for Shamrock Rovers U13s on Saturday after they claimed the National Cup title at Wayside Celtic’s pitch on Saturday. The Hoops ... Read More
Sport
Colaiste Pobail Fola complete historic double
HAVING already secured the FAI Schools Dublin Region Girls Under 15 Division Two League Title with a fantastic 3-1 victory last month, the Colaiste Pobail ... Read More
Sport
ROC’s unbeaten run comes to an end
ROC Celtic’s long unbeaten run came to a halt when they travelled to Malahide United last Friday night, and were knocked out of the UCFL ... Read More
Sport
Joy for Peamount U12s
THERE was joy for Peamount United’s U12 girls’ team on Saturday after they secured the National Cup title. The Newcastle side made sure of the ... Read More
Sport
Return of players key to Dubs success
AFTER they convincingly secured the Leinster LGFA Senior Championship title for an 11th time in succession, Dublin manager Mick Bohan acknowledged the return of some ... Read More
Business
Smurfit Kappa urge shareholders to be patient following acquisition
PACKAGING giant Smurfit Kappa urged shareholders to be patient following the recent acquisition of US packaging rival WestRock. At the company AGM this week, chairman ... Read More
Business
Dalata group report lower levels of demand in Ireland
DALATA, who operate all the Clayton and Maldron hotels in Ireland, has reported lower levels of demand in Ireland so far this year. In a ... Read More
Business
Former Davy research chief to join building material firm CRH
FORMER Davy research chief Barry Dixon, is leaving the stockbroking firm to join building materials giant CRH, a company he covered for years as an ... Read More
Business
Amazon fulfillment centre delivers 600 play therapy kits
AMAZON’S fulfilment centre in Baldonnell delivered 600 children’s play therapy kits to Children’s Health Foundation for the patients and staff at children’s hospitals in Crumlin, ... Read More
Business
Happy 44th Birthday to The Echo Newspaper
As The Echo reaches its 44th birthday we would like to thank our community and local businesses for your continued support and loyal commitment throughout ... Read More
Rentention permission is granted for seasonal events at Luggwoods
RETENTION permission has been granted for the continued use of land and farm sheds at Kelly Farm and Luggwoods Forest in Saggart for seasonal events. ... Read More
Search and rescue hanger plans for Weston Airport
SIGNIFICANT further information has been submitted in relation to a planning application for a search and rescue (SAR) hangar at Weston Airport in Lucan. The ... Read More
Plans for development of 52 apartments in Rathfarnham
PLANNING permission is being sought for the development of two apartment blocks on Woodside Drive in Rathfarnham. The proposal by Anthony Byrne consists of the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Mini spiced Moroccan orange cakes
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. I’ve been making this cake for almost 13 years ... Read More
Arts & Culture
‘Philo’ comes to The Civic: Play tells a hilarious tale of the lives of two women
Peter Sheridan’s latest play is a poignant and hilarious tale of the lives of two women from very different backgrounds. 'Philo' is dyed in the ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Night Belongs To Us: Free artist showcase event took place in Arás Chrónáin
Free artist showcase events "open for young performers" for 14–18 year olds took place from April 19–30 throughout Clondalkin, Lucan, and Tallaght. The first event ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Ivy-leaved Toadflax, adapted to life on a wall
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
JP Food: Lemon drizzle cake
From Tallaght, John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. This evokes the warmest of memories of being gathered ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Heritage Council has a wide and complex list of duties
This year’s recent Annual Joe Williams Lecture concerned the Heritage Council (HC). The talk was presented by the HC’s spokesperson, Dr Eoin Ó Donnchadha, and ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: River Camac can’t cope with what may be ahead
CLIMATE change is causing more frequent and larger floods, affecting Ireland’s rivers, low-lying areas and coastal regions. In recent years particularly, higher tides combined with ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Councillors’ powers are limited and still remain so
AMONGST other matters requiring our votes, there’s a Local Election to our County Council (SDCC) on June 7. Voters are the backbone of our democracy ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Tully’s Castle built to protect against unwelcome incursions
LEAVE Clondalkin’s Main Street behind and walk up Monastery Road. Opposite Castle Park roadway there’s a square tower - Tully’s Castle. It’s named after a ... Read More
Echo Rewind
History with Monica McGill: Residents caring about our built heritage are dismayed
“WHAT we have here is failure to communicate.” - a famous line from the 1967 American film “Cool Hand Luke”. Actor Martin Strother played the ... Read More
Sponsored Content
EZ Living Furniture’s biggest sale of the year ends Monday
Ireland’s largest furniture retailer - EZ Living Furniture is urging customers to act fast as its biggest sale of the year is set to end ... Read More
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Google grants programme open to Clondalkin and Tallaght communities
ARE you a not-for-profit in South Dublin driving change in your community? If so, you could secure up to €50,000 to amplify your impact through ... Read More
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Countdown is on for The Square’s ‘Tallaght’s Got Talent’
ANTICIPATION is building for the live show finale of “Tallaght’s Got Talent”, to be held in The Square, on Saturday April 20, between 1pm and ... Read More
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A Journey to Tranquility: Exploring the Healing Charms of Ciechocinek Uzdrowisko
In the heart of Poland, nestled amid the lush landscapes of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, lies a town steeped in healing traditions and natural splendor. Welcome ... Read More
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Design your perfect wedding day at Greville Arms Hotel
GREVILLE Arms Hotel is hosting a Wedding showcase this weekend, with a 10 per cent discount on offer for all bookings on the day. Located ... Read More
