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Former Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh Macauley is stepping down from his role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners Ireland, a no...
21/09/2025

Former Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh Macauley is stepping down from his role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners Ireland, a not-for-profit community organisation.

FORMER Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh Macauley is stepping down from his role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners, a not-for-profit community organisation. The eight-time All-Ireland winner, who has worked for Dublin’s Northeast Inner City (NEIC), took over from Sanctuary Runners’ founder Graham Cliffo...

A fundraiser in aid of two young boys with a rare muscle-wasting condition, Conor and Dean, took place this past Sunday,...
21/09/2025

A fundraiser in aid of two young boys with a rare muscle-wasting condition, Conor and Dean, took place this past Sunday, September 7 at LoLo’s Hairdressers in Ballyfermot.

A fundraiser in aid of two young boys with a rare muscle-wasting condition, Conor and Dean, took place this past Sunday, September 7 at LoLo’s Hairdressers in Ballyfermot, reports Áine McEnroe. The two boys, Conor and Dean Thompson, aged ten and eight, are living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy....

Firhouse Men’s Shed received €500 from the Tallaght branch of Fanagan’s Funeral Home supporting community initiatives lo...
21/09/2025

Firhouse Men’s Shed received €500 from the Tallaght branch of Fanagan’s Funeral Home supporting community initiatives locally.

Firhouse Men’s Shed received €500 from the Tallaght branch of Fanagan’s Funeral Home supporting community initiatives locally. “This was the first time we received such a donation from them, it is greatly appreciated and we’ll make great use of it,” said Mick Travers from the Firhouse Me...

The long-legged, dangly Cranefly appears in high numbers generally from the first week of September. Its long, stick-lik...
21/09/2025

The long-legged, dangly Cranefly appears in high numbers generally from the first week of September. Its long, stick-like body, narrow wings, and very long legs make it look quite awkward when it flies.

Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around us and the beautiful biodiversity of the plants and creatures. The long-legged, dangly Cranefly appears in high numbers generally from the first week o...

The Kilnamanagh A.F.C Ladies came up just short last weekend in their cup final against St Pauls Artane losing 2-1 at th...
21/09/2025

The Kilnamanagh A.F.C Ladies came up just short last weekend in their cup final against St Pauls Artane losing 2-1 at the AUL Complex after a closely contested match.

THE Kilnamanagh Ladies came up just short last weekend in their cup final against St Pauls Artane losing 2-1 at the AUL Complex after a closely contested match. “The girls did Kilnamanagh’s women section proud. ‘It was a really strong performance. We showed how far we’ve come as a group. ‘...

“When we saw that Oasis were reuniting, we thought to ourselves, ‘come on and let’s make a band,’ so I asked a few of my...
20/09/2025

“When we saw that Oasis were reuniting, we thought to ourselves, ‘come on and let’s make a band,’ so I asked a few of my mates to join …,” begins Jamie Tobin, lead singer of Shakermakers, Tallaght’s Oasis tribute band.

“WHEN we saw that Oasis were reuniting, we thought to ourselves, ‘come on and let’s make a band,’ so I asked a few of my mates to join …,” begins Jamie Tobin, lead singer of Shakermakers, Tallaght’s Oasis tribute band. He continues, “one thing led to another, and we are flying now, j...

“We are ecstatic to say Steptacular did brilliantly, and we are so proud of what all the students have achieved,” exclai...
20/09/2025

“We are ecstatic to say Steptacular did brilliantly, and we are so proud of what all the students have achieved,” exclaims Nicole McDonald of Steptacular Performing Arts School.

“WE ARE ecstatic to say Steptacular did brilliantly, and we are so proud of what all the students have achieved,” exclaims Nicole McDonald of Steptacular Performing Arts School. South Dublin-based Steptacular Performing Arts School qualified for the Dance World Cup in December 2024, and 52 stude...

St.Francis FC women’s team won the Monty Baker Cup last Saturday at the AUL Complex after picking up a totally dominant ...
20/09/2025

St.Francis FC women’s team won the Monty Baker Cup last Saturday at the AUL Complex after picking up a totally dominant victory against Home Farm.

ST FRANCIS women’s team won the Monty Baker Cup last Saturday at the AUL Complex after picking up a totally dominant victory against Home Farm. Kicking off at a somewhat unusual time at 11am, the game went Francis’s way throughout and they never looked to be overly troubled throughout the game. ...

Former Shamrock Rovers F.C. CEO John Martin has been appointed FAIreland (FAI) Director of Football.
20/09/2025

Former Shamrock Rovers F.C. CEO John Martin has been appointed FAIreland (FAI) Director of Football.

FORMER Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin has been appointed The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as Director of Football. A former League of Ireland player with UCD, Longford Town and Shamrock Rovers, Martin enjoyed a successful post-playing career in financial services before taking over as Chie...

The event brought together almost 100 supporters, who raised over €19,000 in vital funds for An Cosán’s transformative e...
20/09/2025

The event brought together almost 100 supporters, who raised over €19,000 in vital funds for An Cosán’s transformative educational programmes.

An CosÁn held a successful 27th annual Golf Classic, on Friday at the prestigious Powerscourt Golf Club. The event brought together almost 100 supporters, who raised over €19,000 in vital funds for An Cosán’s transformative educational programmes. The day was a vibrant display of community and...

A student from Coláiste Cois Life in Lucan will feature in a new documentary to be aired on TG4 about Ireland’s Educatio...
20/09/2025

A student from Coláiste Cois Life in Lucan will feature in a new documentary to be aired on TG4 about Ireland’s Education & Training Boards (ETBs).

Eachtraí Foghlama le Kayleigh Trappe will be aired on TG4 on Monday, September 29 at 7.30pm

A student from Coláiste Cois Life in Lucan will feature in a new documentary to be aired on TG4 about Ireland’s Education & Training Boards (ETBs).In Eachtraí Foghlama le Kayleigh Trappe (Learning Adventures with Kayleigh Trappe), Kayleigh, the TikTok sensation and Dancing with the Stars finalis...

Planning permission for over 400 apartments on an industrial site on the Longmile Road in Walkinstown has been appealed ...
20/09/2025

Planning permission for over 400 apartments on an industrial site on the Longmile Road in Walkinstown has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Planning permission for over 400 apartments on an industrial site on the Longmile Road in Walkinstown has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Permission was granted by South Dublin County Council for the development, which will see the demolition of existing commercial units 16 to 21A-B in the...

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The Echo newspaper covers Tallaght, Lucan, Ballyfermot and Clondalkin.

The Echo started in Tallaght some 38 years ago and over that time has built a solid reputation for the delivery of quality news that reflects all aspects of life across the communities we serve, with four editions covering Tallaght, Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Lucan published each week.

We are the only paid for, local newspaper in Dublin and we work hard to cover the issues that matter to you, with many of our stories fuelling debate and bringing about change.

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