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North Central Community Engagement—thanks!
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Dublin City Council would like to thank the
many civic minded citizens in the North
Central Area who participated in the “Blue
Bag Scheme”.
We wish to acknowledge that this year we
underestimated the very high level of citizen
engagement in the area in this regard. Due
to high volumes of illegal dumping during
the Halloween period also (which unfortunately happens in tandem with the
leaf fall season), we were unable at that time to honour the terms of the
scheme as expeditiously as we would have liked. We apologise unreservedly
for this & will endeavour to rectify the situation for next year’s collection.
We highly value citizen engagement in the area & wish to thank the public,
both for their patience & their continued
participation in making North Central a place
to be proud of.
Some of the residents of Gorsefield
Court Senior Citizens Complex in
conjunction with BRG Residents
Association who did great work in
clearing the leaves in Gorsefield
Court.
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Update on Darndale Park—Gateway Scheme...
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The Gateway Scheme started in Darndale Park just over two years ago & to
date has been a tremendous success. The scheme involves employing local
people to work on local community projects & has had a wonderful reaction
from local people. Currently there are 5 out of 10 employees remaining &
whilst we were very sorry to lose 5 staff members, we are delighted to report
that through their experiences on the Gateway Project, they have now gone
onto to full time employment & we wish them all the very best.
Through local input & a lot of hard work, we have managed to eliminate
significant antisocial problems there. We are still working on the horse & bike
issues. A section of fencing has now been installed to accommodate a long
awaited pitch for local football teams. The dressing rooms are also being
upgraded. According to locals, the park has never looked so good!
For further information contact :
Madeleine Ebbs Senior Community Officer– 086 91502286
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Update on Darndale Park—Park Run…..
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Saturday mornings in Darndale Park will never be the same again! Health
enthusiasts of all shapes, sizes & levels of fitness can be seen flaking around
the park at 9.30a.m. With trojan work having been done in the park by
Gateway & council staff, it’s operation transformation all the way!
Whether you are a walker, a runner or a parent pushing your child’s pram, the
5k course will suit you! Perhaps you are a little shy & in need of a little
encouragement? You’ll get it in spades from our volunteers! For photos of
the park run, click here.
Our sincere thanks to our volunteers by the way, the park run just wouldn't
happen without you. We are always looking for more people to get involved
& help. For further details contact: Madeleine Ebbs, Senior Community
Officer : 0868150286 or Jason Brady Sports Officer: 087 7593432
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Mens’ Sheds Update—Visit to Richmond Barracks….
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To celebrate International Men’s Day, Dublin City Council was delighted to
invite Mens’ Sheds Groups from the area to a visit & tour of Richmond
Barracks. By all accounts, they said it was one of the best days out they’ve
had! For further details of the day, click here.
For further information on Mens’ Sheds Groups in the area contact:
Hugh Flanagan Community Officer on 086 8150292
Maurice Ward of St. Benedicts Photographic Group at Richmond Barracks
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Photography Exhibition—Michael Edwards Photography
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Dublin City Council Community Development Section was once again
delighted to sponsor Michael Edwards Photography with the 2017 Exhibition
entitled “Our Town”.
The exhibition took place in Donaghmede Shopping Centre & received record
numbers of visitors enjoying the works of amateur photographers from near
& far.
The final night of the display & awards presentation was on Thursday 16th
November.
Very well done to overall winner who was Dermot O’Flaherty from Swords
Viewfinder with his photo title, Grafton Street.
For further information contact:
Hugh Flanagan Community Officer on 086 8150292
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Volunteering anyone? BRG needs you !
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No-one likes to even think of it, let alone act upon it,
but making a will is an essential part of making our
wishes clear to those we leave behind.
Procrastination can leave those you love not only bereft but with a mine field
of problems to sort out after you have passed away. Our colleagues in
Community Law & Mediation Northside would like to invite you to a free talk
on the “Importance of Making a Will”, on Tuesday 5th December,
CLM Northside Civic Centre at 11.00am .
Booking is essential. To book your place please call 01-8477804.
Where there’s a will…..
We have amazing citizen engagement in North Central & are delighted to
place this advert for BRG Residents’ Association.
Brookwood, Rosemount, Gracefield, Artane Residents' Association was founded in
May 2016. The objective of the association is to
protect & improve conditions & amenities in the area
for the benefit of the members & their families. A
group of Residents meet at 10 am on Mondays by the
shops on Rosemount Avenue to pick up litter from the
surrounding areas.
We also meet on Wednesdays
evenings 6:30 pm (summer only)
for light garden maintenance at
the green patch by the Resource Centre. Come along if you
have some time to spare & would like to put it to good use.
For further details contact: Rolf Mueller 0876261861
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Thank you goes a very long way…..
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It’s always nice to receive a thank you letter & our Assistant Area Manager
Ms. Elaine Mulvenny was delighted to receive correspondence from two very
worthwhile groups in the area to whom she recently gave assistance. They are
Clontarf Business Association & the custodians of Drumcondra Graveyard. On
behalf of Dublin City Council, Elaine gave her support to the Christmas Tree
lighting event in Clontarf and to the conservation of the gravestone of the
renowned architect James Gandon.
Dear Elaine,
On behalf of the Clontarf Business Association, I
would like to extend a huge thank you for your
support and enthusiasm for our event held to light
the Christmas Tree. This event would not have been
possible without the support of DCC and An Garda.
I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and
every best wish for 2018. Kind regards,
Karen Burrows on behalf of Clontarf Business Association
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Thank you goes a very looong way…..continued
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Architect James Gandon did much to
beautify the city through his legendary
building designs which include “the
Custom House, the Four Courts & the
old House of Lords (now Bank of
Ireland on College Green).
James is buried in Drumcondra Churchyard. His grave is of major historical
interest & attracts many visitors including several walking tours co-sponsored
by Dublin City Council & led by local historian Brian Freeman. The Council
was delighted to play its part in the conservation of James Gandon’s tomb
stone.
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Thank you goes a very looooong way still…..continued !
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Our Area Manager Mr. David Dinnigan was also delighted to receive this
lovely email from Jimmy Bowler (Fairview Business Association) who was
clearly “bowled over” by this year’s Halloween “Spooktacular” in Bram Stoker
Park, Marino. For pictures of our Halloween events, click here.
Dear Dave,
Another year almost over & I would like
to express our gratitude for your continued support to
us here in Fairview/Marino. This year's Spooktacular
was a huge success with nearly 2500 people attending
the event. On the night the joy & appreciation shown
by the community was amazing as one of the stewards
remarked “it was like everyone had popped
a happy pill”. The colour, the atmosphere & the
lighting by QLX lighting was truly was spectacular.
This event could not have happened without Senior
Community Officer Madeleine Ebbs. Her hard work &
creative flair from start to finish was just superb. It is a
pleasure to work with someone like Madeleine with
her “can-do” attitude, which is so uplifting. Long may
we have public servants like Madeleine. I would like
once again to thank you all in Dublin City Council for
all your help & support in 2017 & to wish you all a
happy & peaceful Christmas & a prosperous 2018.
Yours sincerely
Jimmy Bowler—Brams Cafe
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Christmas in North Central- Area Libraries “Twas the night before
Christmas & all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse” -Clement Clarke Moore
1882
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Give your child the gift that will last a life time this Christmas. Bring them to
their local Dublin City Council library & inspire them with the magical wonder
of books & reading. For further information -click here.
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Christmas in North Central Seniors Christmas Dinner Dance
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A lovely & very popular event in the area, this year’s Seniors Christmas Dinner
Dance promises to be a knockout and all tickets are sold out already! With
music by M&N & the wonderful Homefarm Men’s Choir it is sure to delight
everyone this festive season. The event takes place in Parnell’s GAA club on
Wednesday 13th December from 2 –6pm.
For further details, contact Ms. Madeleine Ebbs, Senior Community Officer on
086 8150286. And you never know, the main man himself might even put in
an appearance…..
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Christmas in North Central The Santa Dash Bull Island
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1000 Santa Clauses of all shapes and sizes running along the beach at Bull
Island—Really? Yes I kid you not and what a sight to behold it will be! The
annual Santa Dash for “kids” of all ages takes place on Sunday 3rd December
from 2-4pm. For entry fee and details of how to register click here so get your
runners and your Santa suit on!
Via Bull Island
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Christmas in North Central the Goal Mile St. Anne’s Park
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Hosted by Raheny Shamrocks, in St. Anne’s Park, this Christmas morning race
started in 1973 and is still running (pardon the pun!). For the past twenty
years, the charity Goal has been the recipient of donations from the race.
Runners are asked to assemble @ 11.00 a.m. on Christmas morning 25th
December, at the Sybil Hill Entrance to St. Anne’s Park and will then run the
length of the main avenue. Entry fee is a donation to Goal and it is
anticipated that 700-800 runners will take part this year.
What better way to work up an appetite for your turkey & ham? And you’re
doing something nice for others, so go on….run for your dinner!
For further information contact: [email protected].
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Christmas in North Central - St. Anne’s Park Market
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Guess who will be filling his sack with loads of fresh carrots straight from the
Red Stables market so a certain reindeer will be big and strong enough to help
him deliver all those gifts to the boys and girls???
This year’s regular Saturday weekly market will be enhanced by some
additional “Christmassy” arts and craft stalls. There will be Christmas centre
pieces, hand made cards, hand made jewellery, felted decorations, scarves and
wraps, local photography, ceramics, decoupage, personalised items, as well as
organic meat, fruit and veg for all the December entertaining. There will also
be an extensive range of desserts, seasonal treats, baked goods and grocery
items to appeal to everyone's taste. The market is open each Saturday
including December 23rd from 10AM - 4PM.
Ooh thanks Santa !
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Christmas in North Central Meet Santa at the Red Stables
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Poor Rudolph...Santa is having such fun at Olive’s room meeting all the
children and their Mums and Dads that he has quite forgotten about him!
Just as well he stocked up on loads of carrots for him from the Red Stables
Market though!
Santa had such a good time here last year that he couldn't wait
to come back for more. His visit is in aid of Aoibheann’s pink
tie children’s cancer charity. Booking is essential—for further
details, click here.
Where has
everyone gone?
Santa where
are you????
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Christmas in North Central -Age Friendly Raheny
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Don’t miss it!
Don’t miss the Christmas Get
Together for Age Friendly
Raheny, which will feature
members of the Garda Band
and music from Brian Hoey.
This event takes place in
Cara Hall, Raheny on
Wednesday 13th December
from 10.30 am to 12.
For further details contact
telephone 2228842
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Christmas Recycling Arrangements
You know the feeling, the big build up to Christmas
& then it’s over in the blink of an eye. Then you’re
back at work trying not to think of that mountain of
Christmas wrapping building up in the corner of the
kitchen not to mention what to do with the
Christmas tree that is now needleless and has just
died in the living room!
Worry not, for Dublin City Council recycling centres
are on hand to help, (though we would like to
remind you to make it a “Green” Christmas this year
& to “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” where possible!)
For further information on our opening times, click here.
