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Tech distributor opens new HQ as part of expansion

1 week ago | echo.ie | Maurice Garvey

SPECIALIST tech distributor Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has opened a new HQ in South County Business Park. The firm, which was previously known as DataSolutions, still operates its Nangor Road Business Park premises, as it continues to grow. The new HQ is part of a wider plan by the group to expand into Europe with plans to build a presence in the Asia-Pacific market in the future. The move follows on from a strong first quarter for Climb Global Solutions.
GAA club lodge plans for upgrades to pitch

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

A GAA club has lodged planning permission for upgrades to their pitch and stands. St Mary’s GFC in Saggart have applied for permission to replace their outdoor pitch with a “synthetic grass 3G all-weather pitch to a maximum size of 139m x 87m”. 3G pitches are third generation artificial grass pitches designed to meet the needs of different sports by closely replicating the playing characteristics of natural turf.
Commercial rates collection exceed a record €145 million

1 week ago | echo.ie | Maurice Garvey

COMMERCIAL rates collection exceeded a record €145 million according to South Dublin County Council’s 2024 Annual Report. Published as part of the chief executive’s report for May, the local authorities 2024 Annual Report “reflects a year of achievement, innovation, and community engagement, marking 30 years of service” since the establishment of SDCC in 1994.
Concerns raised over apartment block height and sustainability at Bruce House

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

Major concerns have been raised over the height and suitability of a planned apartment building in Tallaght Village. Plans were lodged earlier this year for 38 apartments on the Main Road in Tallaght Village at the site known as Bruce House, where a Bank of Ireland branch was located for many years.
24 operational data centres in the county

1 week ago | echo.ie | Maurice Garvey

THERE are currently 24 operational data centres in the county, according to South Dublin County Council. Concerns have been raised by numerous local representatives regarding data centres and their growing energy consumption and environmental impact. Data centres currently consume one fifth of Ireland’s electricity and are projected to use one-third in the next few years.
Restaurant must ‘be respectful and enhance the context’

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

A proposed planning application to convert part of a former stables into a restaurant must “be respectful and enhance the context” of the historic building. Specialized Bicycle Components Ire. Ltd, who operate the Specialized Bicycle bike shop in Citywest Business Campus, have applied for planning permission to convert a portion of the building they occupy into a restaurant.
Help urgently needed to change young Caiden’s life

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

RTÉ’s DIYSOS team are coming to Tallaght and need your help to change a young boy’s life. Baz and the The Big Build Ireland team will be in Killinarden, Tallaght, from Tuesday, July 29, to Thursday, August 7, to rally the troops to help local boy, Cayden O’Connor, who is in need of an adapted home. Nine-year-old Cayden was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis which affects his hands and feet.
Clean up events result in collection of 1,700 bags of litter and rubbish

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

A community clean-up initiative has helped to remove thousands of bags of litter and rubbish from the South Dublin Uplands since last November. Pure Mile encourages communities and groups to adopt a mile (or miles) of road and work with Pure organising litter picks and clean ups. These clean-up events have resulted in the collection of over 1,700 bags of litter, rubbish, and dumping, from the Wicklow and Dublin upland environment, all by thousands of Pure Mile Volunteers.
Calls for council to buy Corkagh Mill House selling at €2.75m

1 week ago | echo.ie | Ellen Gough

A motion has been brought by a South Dublin councillor asking the council to “look at the purchase” of an estate on the market for almost €3million. Corkagh Mill House and Farm, which borders Corkagh Park in Clondalkin, is being advertised for sale by private treaty by DNG for €2,750,000.
Cash injection of €18.9 million from Weston Airport owners

1 week ago | echo.ie | Maurice Garvey

THE operating company of Weston Airport continues to invest in the site following a recent cash injection of nearly €19m. In 2024, Weston Aviation Academy Ltd secured planning permission from South Dublin County Council for upgrades including a search and rescue hangar, airside infrastructure and all associated site development works.