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Teenager died from drug overdose outside 3Arena
Dec 05, 2024
A teenage girl who collapsed outside a concert at the 3Arena in Dublin on St Patrick’s Day this year died from a drug overdose, an inquest... Read More
Tallaght
Sum of €5,300 raised in pitch-and-putt game for Mary O’Toole Memorial Cup
A cheque of €5,300 was handed out to Féileacáin charity following the 14th annual Mary O’Toole Memorial Cup. Mary O’Toole, from Crumlin, was very active ... Read More
Concern over scramblers in Dodder Valley Park
Dodder Valley Park is “a safe environment for members of the public” according to South Dublin County Council who responded to concerns over scramblers in ... Read More
The Square post office move now postponed until February
The Post office in The Square may not move into new premises until February 2025. Earlier this year, Tallaght post office announced they would move ... Read More
Clondalkin
Alpine Heights project may need temporary access road
Major construction projects shouldn’t come “without a traffic management plan,” said Clondalkin councillor William Carey (SF) addressing the ongoing works outside of Alpine Heights. According ... Read More
Cost of €7 for a swim in 25m Clondalkin pool is queried
The cost of €7 for a swim in Clondalkin’s 25m pool will remain unvaried, in spite of social exclusion concerns raised by a councillor. Clondalkin ... Read More
Clondalkin Talkin’ Toastmasters set the standards for speeches
Clondalkin Talkin’ – the official Toastmasters club of Dublin 22, is a non-profit community club, specialising in the development of public speaking, and communication skills. ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Frustration social housing plans are ‘grinding to a halt’
THE next scheduled meeting for the Sons of Divine Providence (SDP) social housing project in Ballyfermot, is set to take place in March. With the ... Read More
Man with cocaine worth €33k was part of crime in which a man died
A man caught carrying over €33,000 of cocaine was also involved in a series of burglaries, a court has heard, reports Eimear Dodd. Keith McCormick ... Read More
Creating a space for respect
D10 Autism Friendly Town initiative was officially launched last Thursday evening in Ballyfermot Civic Centre, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the local ... Read More
Lucan
Families in election day protest over lack of secondary school
Concerned locals in Newcastle have organised a march on November 29 to protest over the lack of a secondary school in the area, reports Ken ... Read More
‘Unimaginable’ to leave tenants without heating during this time of year
A TENANT without heating since moving into the property in March, has been unable to get someone out from the council to fix the gas ... Read More
Discover the birds in your back garden!
LUCAN Tidy Towns encourages people to participate in this year’s Irish Garden Bird survey, which commenced this week on November 25 and runs until February ... Read More
Sport
Golden boy Adam attracting big attention with pro-offers
ADAM Olaniyan has enjoyed a whirlwind few weeks since becoming World Superheavyweight Champion in Montenegro. The Jobstown boxer was known on a national scale prior ... Read More
Sport
Gold for Daire
Daire Andrew Pender was part of the Irish team who competed at the WMO Muay Thai European Championships in Limassol, Cyprus. Pender, a Tallaght native ... Read More
Sport
Rovers star Sorcha picks up U17 Player of the Year
SHAMROCK Rovers academy player Sorcha Melia was named 2024 EA Sports WU17 LOI Academy Player of the Year at the 2024 SSE Airtricity Women's awards. ... Read More
Sport
Tower’s raise over €11k at Monastery Marathon
Round Towers Clondalkin GAA club raised over €11,000 following their Core Monastery Marathon on Saturday. The event saw eight volunteers run a full marathon of ... Read More
Sport
Firhouse launch women’s section
FIRHOUSE Carmel FC recently launched a women’s adult football team as they look to enter a side into the Dublin footballing pyramid. The side was ... Read More
Business
Britvic delivers impressive revenue hike with profits of over €150m
DRINKS company Britvic has enjoyed an “outstanding” year after reporting a profit after tax of £125.8m (€150m) for the 12 months to the end of ... Read More
Business
Inspiration and innovation at the forefront for ‘Girl Tech’
AWS Dublin was at the heart of inspiration and innovation as it welcomed 90 young women from Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Clonshaugh and Drogheda for Girls Tech ... Read More
Business
TDH scheme wins energy savings award
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has announced the winners of the 2024 SEAI Energy Awards. There were 113 submissions, which collectively reduced energy ... Read More
Business
Twenty years a-growing for Hot House Hair & Beauty salon
A SALON is celebrating its 20-year anniversary – a remarkable endurance for a small local business which is located in the heart of Clondalkin village. ... Read More
Business
‘A Little Idea’ company scoops ‘Best Jewellery Brand’ award
TALLAGHT creator Ali Lowndes recently won Best Jewellery Brand in the Irish Made Awards 2024. “I have a young family and run the business independently. ... Read More
Over 760 in Cost Rental lottery for Clúid homes in Airton Plaza
More than 760 applications passed the first eligibility criteria and have been entered into the lottery for the Clúid Housing 230 new Cost Rental homes ... Read More
Top award for the age-friendly development at Brady’s Court
THE AGE-FRIENDLY housing development at Brady’s Court, Old Bawn in Tallaght was recognised in the 2024 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards winning in ... Read More
Rent rises in Dublin since last year now at twice the rate of inflation
Market rents rose by an average of 1.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, marking ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Tickles and The Beanstalk
TICKLES might not always have the brightest ideas, but with his Ma Dottie by his side, they can conquer anything. BUT! They’re facing a big ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Choir with a difference: Great year for ‘No Commitments Choir’
"WHAT a year 2024 has been," beams Kate McGowan of the No Commitments Choir. Apart from their regular sessions, they have had a really successful ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with Passion: White Chocolate & Amaretti Bundt Cake Perfect Christmas Dessert
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us! For me, this is the biggest family gathering of the year and one I like ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: Unusual structures on oak leaves
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into nature on our doorsteps ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Educaring from the Heart: Dr Deirdre McGillicuddy launches new book
"WELLBEING in education is so important, particularly for our children and young people,", replies Knocklyon resident Dr Deirdre McGillicuddy when asked about what inspired her ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Is Clondalkin’s Round Tower from Medieval or Middle Ages?
What does “Medieval” or “Middle Ages” mean where Ireland is concerned? So far, experts say that Clondalkin’s Round Tower is Medieval, together with the layout ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Why exercising your voting rights is so important in this day and age
SO, IT’S finally formally announced – we will have a general election on November 29, 2024 to elect our representatives to the 34th Dáil. Apologies ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Because of Veronica’s death government established CAB
Word spread fast on 26.6.1996. Most still know where they were when they first heard it. Folks in shops, in white-faced shock heard and said ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Albert Perris: The Memoirs of Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson was born in Aungier Street, Dublin in 1940. His father had worked in near-by Jacobs Biscuits since he was 13 years of age. ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Did you know that we are in the Michaelmas part of the year
Did you know that we are in Michaelmas? It’s the name of one of the main parts of the year, still used by some older ... Read More
Sponsored Content
Tallaween ‘virtual theme park’ comes to Tallaght
WATCH: THIS Saturday, October 19 from 5.30pm, the electrifying Tallaween Festival begins. This is a cutting-edge, multi-media spectacle featuring an augmented reality mobile game, a thrilling video projection with a laser light show and ... Read More
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Palmerstown Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at all Ireland Credit Union awards
ADVERTORIAL Palmerstown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming ‘All Ireland Credit Union Awards.’ This ... Read More
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MiDentalCare is ready to ‘look after everyone in the community’
ADVERTORIAL A recently established dental clinic in Milltown Centre is open to new patients and ready to “look after everyone in the community.” Coming from ... Read More
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Second World Matchmaking Festival
ADVERTORIAL Castlebar in County Mayo is getting ready for an invasion of revellers and fun seekers from all over the world when it hosts the ... Read More
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JP Poker Card Club making waves
JP Poker Card Club continues to make waves in the Irish live poker scene with the announcement of their partnership with WPT Global to bring ... Read More
