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Author: Echo Staff
This weeks front pages – April 30, 2026
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 ...
‘Thrill-seeker’ driver given two years jail after high-speed chases
A “thrill-seeking” disqualified driver who led gardaí on two separate high-speed chases within four months has been jailed for two years, reports ...
Three padel courts get green light at Ballymount Cottages
PLANNING has been approved for the construction of three enclosed padel courts within two single-storey structures to the rear of existing cottage ...
McHale making progress as Kimatsu UK distributors
With their first three months as UK distributors of Komatsu completed, Rathcoole-based McHale Plant Sales reports a ‘very positive’ market introduction on ...
Visually impaired woman thought man was taxi driver
A man made an “idiotic decision” to pick up a visually impaired woman in his car who believed he was a taxi ...
Bollards deemed to be ‘cost prohibitive’ for parking problem
THE installation of bollards to prevent parking at Riversdale Green would be too “cost prohibitive” according to South Dublin County Council. Councillor ...
Devastating impact of early-onset dementia on families
A powerful first-hand account of young-onset dementia – delivered directly to Oireachtas members at a briefing hosted by the All Party Oireachtas ...
No plans to upgrade Monastery Road / Red Cow cycle way route
THERE are no proposals under the funded Cycle South Dublin programme to develop a new dedicated cycleway from Monastery Road to the ...
Data developer CyrusOne seeking extension to planning
DATA centre developer and operator CyrusOne has applied to South Dublin County Council for an extension to a permitted planning application. CyrusOne ...