Author: Echo Staff

Man indecently assaulted teenage girl 35 years ago

Man indecently assaulted teenage girl 35 years ago

Clondalkin

A man who indecently assaulted a teenage girl over 35 years ago has been jailed for two years, reports Eimear Dodd. Patrick ...

St Mary’s GAA 3G all-weather pitch approved

St Mary’s GAA 3G all-weather pitch approved

Property

ST MARY’S GAA Club have been approved planning for a synthetic grass 3G all-weather pitch at their grounds at Pairc Mhuire in ...

Sexton lines out for Debra charity at lunch and auction that raises €65k

Sexton lines out for Debra charity at lunch and auction that raises €65k

Tallaght

Rugby legend Johnny Sexton lined out with pal Claudia Scanlon at a fundraising lunch where more than €65,000 was raised for epidermolysis ...

Local Faces: Anne May

Local Faces: Anne May

Ballyfermot

REGULAR readers to this feature will be familiar with my fondness for Ballyfermot, writes Ken Doyle. Having grown up down the road ...

‘It’s been a really positive experience so far’ on course

‘It’s been a really positive experience so far’ on course

Business

Gas Networks Ireland launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, with applications now open. The company is seeking new apprentices to join its programme ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee visits Priory Market

Joint Oireachtas Committee visits Priory Market

Business

As part of its engagement on social and community enterprise, members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community ...

Nature on our doorsteps: A springtime partnership

Nature on our doorsteps: A springtime partnership

Arts & Culture

Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the ...

Jobs and Training – May 7, 2026

Jobs and Training – May 7, 2026

Jobs

Local employment and training opportunities this week include:

Planning approved for community café service at pastoral centre

Planning approved for community café service at pastoral centre

Property

PLANNING has been approved for a community café service at St Thomas the Apostle Pastoral Centre on Fortunestown Road. Applicant St Laurence ...

This weeks front pages – May 07, 2026

This weeks front pages – May 07, 2026

Latest

The Echo is out today! You’ll find the latest edition on shelves across Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Ballyfermot and neighbouring areas. Support local journalism by picking ...