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Tag: news
Appeal against refusal to allow floodlights that ‘would’ disrupt nocturnal wildlife
Lucan Sarsfields have lodged a planning appeal against the council’s refusal to allow floodlights as part of their new all-weather playing pitch. ...
Council shortlisted for nine chamber awards
Chambers Ireland announced the shortlist for the 2025 Excellence in Local Government Awards, held annually to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work ...
Centre catering for intellectual disability patients overcomes challenges on concerns
An inspection of a disability centre in south Dublin found vast improvements on serious concerns raised during a previous inspection. The inspection ...
DNG Group to sponsor All-Ireland Mother and Daughter Foursomes golf tournament
Castle Golf Club in Rathfarnham have announced leading Irish real estate agent DNG Group as the new official corporate sponsor of its ...
Planning application rejected
A planning application by Cairn Homes for almost 300 new homes in south Dublin has been rejected by An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP). ...
Dublin GAA legend Jim Gavin emerges as a possible contender for presidency
DUBLIN GAA legendary figure Jim Gavin has emerged as a contender for the Irish presidency. While Heather Humphreys (13/8) and Catherine Connolly ...
This weeks front pages – August 28, 2025
The Echo Newspaper is on shop shelves across Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Ballyfermot and surrounding areas today. Pick up your copy or subscribe ...
New garda recruits sworn in for deployment around the state
UP TO 154 gardai were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána this week. Deployments from the new recruits will include ...
Privacy and dignity not fully protected in international centre
An International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in Clondalkin had varying levels of compliance following an inspection. The Towers IPAS centre in ...
Funding injection will enhance sports and well-being in county
Over €115,000 has been allocated to Active South Dublin who look after the enhancement of sports and well-being programmes in the county. ...