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Department is committed to offering supports to school
May 07, 2025
The Department of Education is committed to “offering all available and appropriate supports” to a Killinarden school that nearly had to close due to underfunding. On... Read More
Tallaght
Concerns scrambler ‘near misses with kids playing on the street’
Over twenty scrambler bikes were seized in Tallaght in four months according to South Dublin County Council, while residents keep reporting their use in public ... Read More
Maintenance contract put in place to upgrade facilities at leisure centre
A maintenance contract was put in place to upgrade facilities in Tallaght Leisure Centre following requests from councillors last year. The need for more accessible ... Read More
Residents’ succeed in campaign for play space in community
Residents were successful in their campaign for a play space in Balrothery as South Dublin County Council will now consider it “in any future playground ... Read More
Clondalkin
Pressure needed for primary school in ‘corner of Clondalkin’with vacant land
Councillors agreed to put pressure on the Department of Education for the establishment of a walkable primary school serving Kilcarbery Grange “as a matter of ... Read More
Refusal of council puts club plans in jeopardy
A football club’s requests for new storage and changing rooms “have fallen on deaf ears,” and had them consider “if it is feasible to continue ... Read More
Over 400 participate in Laurels annual Galway fundraiser cycle
THE Laurels Cycle Crew enjoyed a good weekend for their annual Galway to Clondalkin venture. Over 400 people took part in this year’s initiative, which ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Bittersweet 40th birthday for Chris with his dad gone
IT WILL be a bittersweet 40th birthday for Ballyfermot man Chris Gilmartin this year. Last June, his father James (66) lost his battle with Motor ... Read More
Drimnagh Cardinal plays a key role in the papal election
DRIMNAGH Cardinal Kevin Farrell has played a central role following the death of Pope Francis. In 2019, Pope Francis named Cardinal Farrell as the new ... Read More
Local Faces: Rory McClelland
Rory McClelland cuts quite a dash as he walks around the Ballyfermot suburb he calls home, writes Ken Doyle. On any given day, rain or ... Read More
Lucan
Opening of first permanent modular school
The children, parents and staff of Lucan East ETNS at the opening of their brand-new school, which is Ireland’s first permanent modular school. CPAC Modular, ... Read More
Childcare providers’ closures put big ‘pressure’ on parents
THE closure of multiple childcare providers in Lucan is placing “immense pressure” on existing services and creating massive challenges for parents, according to Cllr Liona ... Read More
Lucan brings darkness into the light for Pieta charity
After the huge success of Lucan’s very first Darkness Into Light walk last year, the Lucan Darkness Into Light Committee are proud to bring it ... Read More
Sport
March Sports Team of the Month: Glenanne Men’s Firsts Hockey Team
GLENANNE men’s firsts hockey team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Neville Davin Cup. The Tallaght side secured the title when they ... Read More
Sport
March Sports Star of the Month is: Ellen Walshe
Two-time Irish Olympian and Paris 2024 Finalist Ellen Walshe smashed the oldest Irish Swimming Record, the long course (50m) 200m Butterfly, at the Leinster Aspiring ... Read More
Sport
St Jude’s edge out Sarsfields in thriller
A second half Lalia Hurley goal proved decisive as St. Jude’s were crowned Dublin Ladies Football Féile Division 2 champions at a sunny Fingallians GAA ... Read More
Sport
Maelruan’s see off Rovers
A SAD day in Bancroft Park when “The Legend” Francis Bilardi played his last game at this level before heading to the Over 35 game, ... Read More
Sport
Rovers looking to bounce back with a trip to Cork
Another big week of action is ahead of us this week in the League of Ireland. With only three points separating the top seven teams ... Read More
Business
The Echo Newspaper price increase
As we continue to navigate through the ever-growing digital landscape of media news and the change in buying habits of traditional newspapers, the local newspaper ... Read More
Business
Echo.ie gives us unlimited space – Print still matters, but online allows us to thrive
In its 45 years of business, The Echo navigated a constantly evolving media sector and soon understood that going online could be a turning point. ... Read More
Business
South County overall expenditure soared by almost €300m in 2024
OVERALL expenditure at South Dublin County Council increased by €284 million in 2024 from the previous year. The increase is down to demands for expenditure ... Read More
Business
Microsoft Ireland Operations get green light for Gateway facility in Newcastle
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd have been approved planning for the development of a Regional Network Gateway (RNG) facility on lands at Castlebaggot, in the townland ... Read More
Business
New chief executive appointed at Hospital
The Board of Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) has announced the appointment of Barbara Keogh Dunne as the new Chief Executive of the Hospital. The appointment ... Read More
Welcome for new infrastructure delivery taskforce
A new taskforce, aimed at speeding up the delivery of infrastructure, was today welcomed by the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, ... Read More
Magnificent Crooksling residence goes on the market for €950,000
A four-bedroom house on a 2.37 acres site in Crooksling, Brittas is on the market at €950,000. The stunning detached residence, known as Arches, is ... Read More
School plan to build new two-storey modular building and demolish pre-fabs
SOUTH Dublin County Council has requested additional information from the Board of Management of St Ronan’s National School new two-storey modular school building. Located at ... Read More
Arts & Culture
French Riveria Trip: Great opportunity for Community Choir
"OVER the next week our members are hard at work preparing for two scheduled performances in the French Italian Riviera," beams Clondalkin Musical Director Noel ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Path that Connects Us: Collaboration with residents from Glenaulin Nursing Home
HAVING worked in Glenaulin Nursing Home for many years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the disconnect that can exist between the elderly and younger generations." This is ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Pierre to build his music
"...It was one of those moments where I thought, ‘wow, there are no rules; we can be and do whatever the frick we want,’" remarks ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Project growing in popularity: Subsounds will launch ep Strands
"THE album launch is one of three annual launches that SubSounds has every year," remarks Martin Moran of the SubSounds Youth Music Collective. SubSounds has ... Read More
Arts & Culture
The Good Crank: Kitty takes us on a rollercoaster journey to find her lost Man
KITTY Clog is an ageing woman who is determined not to go quietly into that good night. With lots of attitude and a motley crew ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Legendary community groups are the pride of Clondalkin
Over the past years, various local community activity groups based in Clondalkin have taken part in our St Patrick’s Day parade. Three such groups are ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: The present re-vitalisation of the Irish language is growing locally
Trending: Irish culture Recently, interest in all things Irish seems to be increasing, both at home and abroad. This includes our native language, history, cultural ... Read More
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Lam’s Deli: Chinese Takeaway
ADVERTORIAL Lam’s Deli: In 1991 we started our Chinese takeaway journey, dedicated to bring authentic flavors and quality food to our community. Over the years we have grown, with ... Read More
Clondalkin
Liffey Valley Easter Emporium in partnership with Butler’s Chocolate Café is Back
The Easter holidays are in sight which means it’s time to shell-ebrate the return of the hugely popular Easter Emporium, bouncing back to Liffey Valley ... Read More
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Students debate social media ban at EU Model Council
Protecting young people online in the EU was the focus of this year’s hotly contested Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools, ... Read More
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Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents Acquire Redmond Property Group: A New Chapter Begins
ADVERTORIAL Herbert & Lansdowne Estate Agents (H&L) are pleased to announce their acquisition of Redmond Property Group/ Liam Redmond Letting in late 2024 marking a ... Read More
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Ross Adams Hair & Beauty celebrates 21 years in Tallaght
A TALLAGHT-based salon which will be celebrating 21 years in business, put their success down to a loyal clientele. Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon ... Read More
