Author: Ellen Gough

‘Multiple large potholes’ including one  the size of a van making road very unsafe

‘Multiple large potholes’ including one the size of a van making road very unsafe

News

Council road engineers “couldn’t have anticipated” the rate at which the surface of a diversion route for the Hazelhatch Road has deteriorated. ...

Appeal lodged by owners of landmark house over council’s decision

Appeal lodged by owners of landmark house over council’s decision

Property

Owners of a landmark house in Rathfarnham have lodged an appeal after the council ruled their plans to convert it into a ...

Restaurant proposals lodged for former post office and beauty salon in The Square

Restaurant proposals lodged for former post office and beauty salon in The Square

Property

A planning application has been lodged to merge a former post office and beauty salon at The Square in Tallaght into a ...

2,000 complaints and 240 fines issued over illegal dumping

2,000 complaints and 240 fines issued over illegal dumping

News

A total of 2,000 complaints about illegal dumping and littering were received and investigated by the council in 2025. Over 240 fines ...

Concern over site entrance to traveller accommodation

Concern over site entrance to traveller accommodation

Lucan

Concerns have been raised by local representatives and residents over the proposed site entrance for a new Traveller accommodation site in Lucan. ...

Derelict houses go on market following compulsory acquisition

Derelict houses go on market following compulsory acquisition

News

Four derelict properties in a Tallaght estate are coming on the market to be sold specifically to first time buyers or those ...

Number of solar bins to be doubled

Number of solar bins to be doubled

News

The council plans to double the number of solar bins across South Dublin over the next two years. Over 100 solar compactor ...

Football club granted planning for coffee shop at its new clubhouse

Football club granted planning for coffee shop at its new clubhouse

Business

Kilnamanagh AFC have been granted planning permission to add more community features to their new clubhouse, including a coffee shop. Work is ...

TUD win appeal not to pay €12,000 contribution for bike storage unit

TUD win appeal not to pay €12,000 contribution for bike storage unit

Property

A condition requiring TUD Tallaght to pay a €12,000 contribution to construct a bike storage unit on campus has been overturned by ...

Tesco asked to address concerns for plans at Cuckoo’s Nest

Tesco asked to address concerns for plans at Cuckoo’s Nest

Tallaght

TESCO Ireland are awaiting a decision from South Dublin County Council for alterations to approved planning permission at The Cuckoo’s Nest on ...