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Let’s talk businessLocal Enterprise Week, 4 – 9 March
LOOK INSIDE
For the latest on housing, arts
and libraries
Win Tickets for the
Mountains to Sea festival
SPRING 2018
INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Water and Drainage: 1850 278 278 [24 hours]
Dangerous Structures & Places: 01 677 8844 [after 5pm + weekends]
Transportation: 01 677 8844 [after 5pm + weekends]
Homeless Persons: 1800 724 724 [after hours services]
CoCo Markets PEOPLE’S PARK Park Road, Dún LaoghaireWHEN: Every Sunday TIME: 11am – 4pm
MARLAY PARK Rathfarnham, Dublin 16WHEN: Every Weekend TIME: Saturday 10am – 4pm | Sunday 11am – 4pm
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. A96 K6C9
PHONE: 01 205 4700 EMAIL: [email protected]
www.dlrcoco.ie
Printed in Ireland on paper that has been sourced sustainably. Please recycle after use.
Designed in Dún Laoghaire town by Clickworks.
Your dlr librariesdlr LEXICONHaigh Terrace, Dún LaoghaireTEL: 01 280 1147 TIME: Mon – Thur 9.30am – 8pm Fri to Sat 9.30am – 5pm | Sun 12noon – 4pm
BLACKROCKBlackrock Town Hall, Main Street TEL: 01 288 8117 TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur 1.15pm – 8pm
CABINTEELY*Old Bray Road, Cabinteely TEL: 01 285 5363 TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri* & Sat* 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur 2pm – 8pm
DALKEYCastle Street, DalkeyTEL: 01 285 5317 TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur 1.15pm – 8pm
DEANSGRANGEClonkeen Drive, Deansgrange TEL: 01 285 0860 TIME: Mon 10am – 5pm | Tue to Thur 10am – 8pm | Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
DUNDRUMUpper Churchtown Road, DundrumTEL: 01 298 5000 TIMES: Mon, Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue to Thur 10am – 8pm
SHANKILL*Library Road, Shankill TEL: 01 282 3081 TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri* & Sat* 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur 2pm – 8pm
STILLORGANSt. Laurence’s Park, Stillorgan TEL: 01 288 9655 TIME: Mon 10am – 5pm | Tue to Thur 10am – 8pm | Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
* Libraries with an asterisk are open either Friday or Saturday – please contact for further details.
- The dlr LexIcon is open on Sundays 12noon – 4pm
- On Bank Holiday weekends, all libraries are closed Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
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Message from An CathaoirleachI’d like to welcome you all to our first 2018 edition of dlr
times. As we move into Spring, many of our thoughts are likely to turn to holidays, or how to make the most of the longer evenings to see all that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has to offer. As Cathaoirleach, one of my main priorities for the year was for dlr County Council to develop a plan for accessible tourism, so that anybody, irrespective of their ability and whether they are a tourist or a resident, can access these services and attractions in our county. There is more information on this initiative inside. I look forward to us all working together to help position Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as a leader in accessible tourism in the years ahead. CLLR. TOM MURPHY
Message from the Chief Executive
Our dlr LEO team has put significant effort into providing a great series of events for Enterprise Week this March. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is a fantastic county in which to live, to visit, and to do business in. We have everything employers want in a region; great quality of life, good infrastructure, highly educated workforce, great research and a growing entrepreneurial culture. This is reflected in our global scale multinationals, our retail, SME, service, social enterprise and start-up communities, who all enjoy the benefits of being located here. Commerce is in the life blood of the area, with dlr County Council supporting this vital part of the economy. The building of physical and regulatory infrastructure makes it attractive for businesses to set up here, providing employment and services. Our LEO team also provides business grants, supports & mentoring to local SMEs, helping them to establish and develop. I’d like to wish everyone in our business community a great year ahead.
PHILOMENA POOLE
Your dlr parksMARLAY PARK Rathfarnham, Dublin 16TIME: Sep 9am to 8pm | Oct 9am to 6pm | Nov – Jan 9am to 5pm Feb – Mar 9am to 6pm | Apr 9am to 9pm | May – Aug 9am to 10pm
SHANGANAGH PARK ShankillTIME: Open Access.
PEOPLE’S PARK Park Road, Dún LaoghaireTIME: Dec – Mar 8am to 4.30pm Apr – May 8am to 7.30pm | Jun – Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct – Nov 8am to 7.30pm
KILLINEY HILL PARK Killiney Hill RoadTIME: Open Access.
CABINTEELY PARK Old Bray Road, CabinteelyTIMES: Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct 8am to 7pm | Nov – Jan 8am to 5pm | Feb 8am to 6pm | Mar 8am to 7pm | Apr 8am to 8pm | May – Aug 8am to 10.30pm
BLACKROCK PARK Rock Road, Blackrock TIME: Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct 8am to 7pm | Nov – Jan 8am to 4.30pm Feb – Mar 8am to 6pm | Apr 8am to 8pm | May – Aug 8am to 9pm
KILBOGGET PARKChurchview Road, Cabinteely TIME: Open Access.
Recycling informationBALLYOGAN RECYCLING Ballyogan Road
TELEPHONE: 01 291 3600 TIME: Mon – Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm Sat 9.30am to 5.30pm | Sun/Bank Hols 10.30am to 5.30pm. CLOSED: Christmas Eve – St. Stephen’s Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday.
EDEN PARK RECYCLING Summerhill Road, Glasthule
TIME: Mon – Thur 8.30am to 4pm Fri – Sat 8.30am to 3.30pm. CLOSED: Sunday, Bank Holidays, Public Holidays.
SHANGANAGH RECYCLING CENTRE Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill
TIME: Mon – Thur 8.30am to 4pm Fri – Sat 8.30am to 3.30pm. CLOSED: Sunday, Bank Holidays, Public Holidays.
lookinside LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2018 ...................... 03
dlr PUBLIC INFORMATION Universal Grants Scheme ............. 04Tourism for All ......................... 04Winners at LAMA Awards ............. 05Fernhill Park and Gardens ............ 05Mountains to Sea dlr
Book Festival Competition ............ 05
dlr NEWS Record number of new homes
planned in dlr ........................ 06
dlr STAFF PROFILE Sam Geoghegan ....................... 06
dlr ARTS & LIBRARY EVENTS Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival .. 07What’s on in dlr LexIcon Gallery ...... 07Humans of Dublin photo expo ........ 07One City One Book .................... 07What’s on in March .................... 07
YOUR dlr COUNCILLORS ....... 08
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Feature
Local Enterprise Week 2018 is a national week of events
co-ordinated by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEO)
across Ireland and takes place from 4 – 9 March.
LEO Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has put considerable effort in
this year to support businesses in a variety of sectors and of a
variety of scales from start-ups, retail and corporate. A host of
experts will be on hand to offer quality workshops designed to impact and add value to
businesses in the region – with help and advice on finding
channel partners, GDPR, pricing, starting your business,
social enterprise and much, much more!
Get Yourself ConnectedAs part of LEO dlr’s Enterprise Week, Dublin’s business community is being offered the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and connected at a unique ‘Peer to Pier’ networking event in Dún Laoghaire on Friday, 9 March. LEO dlr wants hundreds of entrepreneurs and business people to take part in the 2.5km walk along Dún Laoghaire’s iconic East Pier to share, socialise and make things happen. This novel concept has been created to give entrepreneurs and business people the chance to access the advice of various experts, as well as forge relationships, promote their companies and make partnerships that will last into the future.
LEO dlr is looking for startup entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs, corporates, executive coaches, mentors, state agencies, accelerators and incubators to take part. With coffee and ice cream available on the pier coupled with a chance to unwind afterwards at the Royal St George Yacht Club, it’s the perfect opportunity to get connected.
Executive Coaching and MindfulnessPreceding the Peer to Pier Networking Walk is a morning workshop on the importance and relevance of executive coaching and mindfulness. This is quickly gaining recognition as an important business tool across the world. Experts will outline details on the latest science, techniques and insights which can lead to better work environments, and helping to improve outcomes across all business areas.
GDPR and how it affects your company dataThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force this year on 25 May. This legislation will be a game changer in terms of how organisations must manage and process data, not least because of the scope of GDPR, but also the sizeable fines it will introduce. GDPR requires companies, public bodies and other organisations to proactively ensure their privacy.
Local Enterprise Week is one of the best opportunities for entrepreneurs to take stock of their business, learn from experts and identify ways to move their company forward. A whole host of other events, many of them free, are on offer as part of Local Enterprise Week dlr. So if you are a young entrepreneur or you are already seasoned in business, the week offers you new learning and networking opportunities not to be missed.
See enterpriseweekdlr.ie for more information on events.
Calling allentrepreneurs!
MICHAEL CHESTER
Owen Laverty (LEO dlr), John Moore (Clickworks), Sharon Scally (Sandyford BID), Caroline Gleeson (Bid Recruit),
Gabby Mallon (dlr Chamber), Ann Marie Phelan (Media Cube IADT), Philomena Poole (CEO dlr), An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom Murphy,
Brian Kaiser (Vela Games) and Deirdre O’Neill (Enterprise Ireland).
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Public Information
Tourism for AllMany tourists have some kind of access need, and if a business or a destination does not cater for these, the upshot is that they will go elsewhere.
dlr is one of the first Local Authorities in Ireland to set its sights on growing the accessible tourism market this year and beyond. The core aim is to make the county and its attractions accessible for tourists of all ages and abilities.
This project is being driven by An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Tom Murphy who has said “Good access in facilities, products, and services is not only of benefit to visitors but it’s also necessary for all our citizens. We need to bring everyone into this discussion, our public bodies, private businesses, tourism service providers, institutions, associations, community groups and the general public in developing Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as a destination for all”.
In implementing this project, Director of Service Mary T Daly highlighted the need for an organisational approach to this topic. She has facilitated an inter departmental programme of accessible tourism training in dlr. The Council is also in the process of completing a pilot accessibility audit of the main tourist access points in the area.
On 26 April, dlr will host a tourism conference which will bring together local, national and international organisations who will use real case studies to highlight how accessibility and inclusion as quality factors in tourism can have a positive economic impact.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as a county has a lot to offer with our wonderful natural assets of the mountains and the sea. We need to have a conversation about how we can improve our offering as a tourist destination, with a focus on delivering tourism for all.
Council approves €529k in Grants Scheme for 2018dlr operates a Universal Grants Scheme designed to support community based initiatives that promote community development, equality and social inclusion. The scheme is to provide financial assistance to individuals, groups and organisations engaged in projects, events or developments at local or county level within the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
A total of €529,305 in grant funding was agreed at a recent County Council meeting. This money will fund 334 projects across community projects and events, environment, business promotion, heritage, arts and sports.
The diversity of these grants helps support local community groups in running community events, summer projects and community development initiatives. The funding is also available to help business groups with running promotional events and initiatives that drive footfall and support economic growth. Events, heritage and festivals grants are available for key events and festivals throughout the county.
Since 2014, the Council has awarded over €2.5m in grants. This assistance supports a broad range of activity and successful applicants are required to acknowledge the Council’s support for assistance received.
Grants are available twice a year, with the next round in April. Grant scheme information meetings will take place across the county and will be advertised in advance in local newspapers, dlrcoco.ie, social media platforms and the Public Participation Network.
BLACKROCK
STILLORGAN
DUNDRUM
GLENCULLEN-SANDYFORD
KILLINEY-SHANKILL
DÚN LAOGHAIREN11
M50
M11
M11
BLACKROCK
35projects funded
€33,738
GLENCULLEN52
projects funded
€76,789
KILLINEYSHANKILL
49projects funded
€56,828
STILLORGAN
34projects funded
€31,747
DÚNLAOGHAIRE
99projects funded
€248,268
COUNTYWIDE
7projects funded
TOTALAMOUNT:€529,305
DUNDRUM57
projects funded
€53,276
dlr Grant Allocation Q1, 2018
Shaping a Better Future For Our County and All Our Communties
ARTS
FESTIVALS
Heritage
SPORTS
SUSTAINABLECOMMUNITIES
AgeFriendly
Summer Projects
Estate Improvements
Business
CommunityEvents
€28,656
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Public Information
Competition
Winners at LAMA AwardsAt the recent All Ireland Community and Council Awards, Tennis for All (Shankill Tennis Club), won the Best Community Sports Team Club and Ballyogan Summer Festival won the silver award in Best Arts/Culture initiative.
Both initiatives have received grant funding from dlr and we are delighted to see two great community services win awards this year. The LAMA awards pay tribute to communities and Local Authorities who work together to improve the quality of life for all citizens. Tennis for All provides access to a world class sports facility for all members of the community at a low cost. It was the first club in Ireland to pilot a Blind Tennis Tournament and is currently developing an in-patients programme for St John of God’s Hospital in Stillorgan. The Ballyogan Summer Festival is a week-long diverse multicultural event bringing communities together through shared history, culture, arts and music. It caters for all ages, genders and backgrounds.
Buaiteoirí ag Gradam LAMAAg Gradaim Phobail agus Comhairlí na hÉireann, a bhí ar siúl le gairid, bhuaigh Tennis for All (Club Leadóige Sheanchille) an gradam don Fhoireann Spóirt Phobail is Fearr agus bhuaigh Féile Shamhraidh Bhaile Uí Ógáin gradam airgid don Tionscnamh Ealaíon/Cultúir is Fearr.
Bhain an dá tionscnamh leas as cistiú deontais ó dlr agus tá lúcháir orainn gur bronnadh gradam ar dhá sheirbhís phobail iontacha i mbliana. Tugann Gradaim Chumann Chomhaltaí na nÚdarás Áitiúil (LAMA) aitheantas d’Údaráis Áitiúla a oibríonn as lámha a chéile d’fhonn cáilíocht na beatha a fheabhsú do gach uile shaoránach. Tugann Tennis for All rochtain ar áis spóirt den chéad scoth do gach duine den phobal ar chostas íseal. Bhí sé ar an gcéad chlub in Éirinn le comórtas leadóige a eagrú do na daill agus tá clár á fhorbairt acu faoi láthair d’othair chónaitheacha in ospidéal Eoin Dé i Stigh Lorgan. Ócáid ilchultúrtha éagsúil is ea Féile Shamhraidh Bhaile Uí Ógáin, a mhaireann aon seachtain amháin agus a thugann pobail le chéile trí stair, cultúr, ealaíona agus ceol coiteann. Bíonn sí dírithe ar dhaoine ó gach cúlra, idir óg agus aosta, fhir agus mhná.
Fernhill Park and Gardens an exercise in sustainability
Fernhill Park and Gardens in Stepaside, a former substantial family residence on 34 hectares, is currently being restored and will be developed into a high quality sustainable regional public park. The site sits on an elevated position that overlooks Dublin Bay. It will provide facilities for active recreation, play, paths with multiple seating/resting areas, a community garden, woodland walks, gardens, ponds and wetlands, meadows, park tearooms, a new sports building, roads and car parking. This exciting new development will conserve the original gardens, woodlands and landscape heritage features with its centrepiece being the protected structure of Fernhill House itself.
A sustainability strategy for Fernhill is in place setting out the Council’s plan to generate power from within the Park’s own renewable resources through a combination of wind, solar and hydro.
Fernhill Park will be a unique public amenity, not only for the residents of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and surrounding regions, but will be a prime visitor attraction for visitors to the area.
The Park is currently open to pedestrians on a limited basis on Sundays from 9am until 3pm, with an official opening later in 2018.
Liam O’Donohoe (Shankill Tennis), Therese Langan (dlr), Rita Leonard (Shankill Tennis), Mags Murray (LAMA), Maureen Coburn and Cllr. Pat Hand (dlr).
Therese Langan (dlr), Cllr. Chris Curran (dlr), Maureen Treacy, Dick Larkin (Ballyogan Festival) and Cllr. Pat Hand (dlr).
Mountains to Sea dlr Book FestivalWe are delighted to offer a chance to win tickets to the renowned Mountains to Sea festival. We have 5 pairs of tickets to be won for either A Way with Words with Joseph O’Connor, Philip King and Scullion or John Banville in conversation with Maureen Kennelly, or a family ticket to Atinuke: You’re Amazing Anna Hibiscus!
To be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is sign up to receive dlr times by email. Log on to dlrcoco.ie/mountainstoseacompetition and enter your details by Thursday, 15 March 2018, saying which event you would like. The lucky winners will be notified on Friday, 16 March 2018.
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Sam Geoghegandlr ADMINISTRATOR & ENTERPRISE
WEEK COORDINATOR Sam joined dlr in 2017 and works in the Local Enterprise Office. Previously, Sam worked
for Rubikon Management Consultants for four years after leaving UCD where he studied Economics and Politics. He was Education Vice-President of UCD Students’ Union and served for one year on the Governing Authority of the university.
What I do? My day to day role is extremely varied, it includes
organising training courses and workshops that support
businesses who are seeking to sell their products and services
online through the Trading Online Voucher scheme, and managing
the county competition of the national Ireland’s Best Young
Entrepreneur competition.
I am also the Enterprise Week Coordinator and am very excited
about the week we have in store. You will find details about this
year’s events on page 3.
Typical work day? The one thing that I love about working in the
Local Enterprise Office is that no two days are ever the same.
I could be split between my office based administrative duties
and engaging with clients one day while the next would see me
out of the office at the many workshops, courses, events and
competitions that we run.
Through Enterprise Ireland, I have developed relationships with
Local Enterprise Office colleagues throughout the country. This
network allows us all to provide a better service and support.
Most difficult part of the job? I would have to say that the level of
client engagement is extremely encouraging and indicates that the
dlr economy is thriving. This increase in activity is very welcoming
and it keeps us challenged to continue to improve the level of
service and support we offer!
Most rewarding part of the job? Without doubt the most rewarding
part of the job is business support through mentoring, training
and financial grants and in turn seeing the evidence that this
support provides increases to turnover and employment. On
4 March, Conor O’Loughlin will represent dlr in the National Final
of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur. Conor is CEO of Glofox, a
fitness software company that are based in Sandyford who employ
over 40 people in Sandyford and New York. From all at the Local
Enterprise Office, we wish Conor the very best of luck in the final!
dlr staff profile
With the provision of social and affordable housing being the Council’s main priority, the Housing Department is facilitating the provision of suitable, cost effective, quality accommodation and housing support for people in need of housing in the area.
At a special meeting of dlr County Council in February, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy TD, briefed local councillors about the five pillars of Rebuilding Ireland, which illustrates the challenges that lie ahead for all local authorities. Minister Murphy stressed that the new focus in local authorities is building more homes. The aim country-wide is the delivery of 50,000 homes. It is the first time in the history of the State that €6 billion has been specifically allocated for a dedicated housing programme.
dlr’s housing delivery target over the next four years will be 1,687 social housing homes. This target excludes the Rental Accommodation Scheme and Housing Assistance Payment Scheme. It also omits re-let figures which average 150 allocations per year. dlr’s housing delivery programme in this period is ambitious, yet the Council is confident that it can deliver these numbers of dwellings for those who require it in our area. The homes will be provided through construction, Part Vs and Acquisitions. dlr already exceeded targets set for the three year period up to end 2017 by 37%, with the delivery of 933 dwellings.
The Council is currently active on eight social housing sites across the county, ranging from 2 to 50 homes. Two of the larger sites, Rosemount Court in Dundrum and Fitzgerald Park, Mountown, Dún Laoghaire, will deliver 44 and 50 new dwellings respectively. Both of these developments will be handed over to tenants before the end of the year.
dlr will be moving onto larger sites to help address some of the affordability issues in the county, namely St Laurence’s Park in Stillorgan and Shanganagh Castle in Shankill. In addition, the anticipation is that 700 units can be secured for social housing in Cherrywood, dependant on the availability of funding and full planning permission and development of residential zoned lands in this SDZ. The first wave of social housing in this area is expected from 2020.
News
Artist’s impression of Rosemount Court, Dundrum
dlr to deliver record number of new homes in four year plan
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Arts & Library Events
Double Vision, an exhibition of work by sisters Diana Copperwhite and Shirley Copperwhite will continue until 25 March. Diana is a painter and Shirley a surface designer, and this exhibition includes a variety of their colourful creations.
7 April sees the opening of an exhibition of work by women artists from the AIB Art Collection. A variety of pieces from this incredible collection has been selected by a group from the Women4Women Network in conjunction with artist Claire Halpin.
There will be lots to enjoy while the exhibitions are on, from workshops, tours, talks and dementia friendly tours. Head to dlrcoco.ie/arts for more.
The Gallery is located at the back of level 3 (Haigh Terrace entrance) and is programmed by dlr Arts Office.
Mountains to Sea dlr Book FestivalMountains to Sea dlr Book Festival is back from 21 to 25 March 2018 with a unique mix of readings, discussion, music and chat. The event will explore themes and ideas through the words of some of our finest writers. As always, we will cater to our younger readers with a range of readings and draw-alongs for schools and families.
Our inaugural A Way with Words sees the award winning author Joseph O’Connor reading and responding to Mountains to Sea Festival themes for 2018. He will be joined by Philip King and the legendary Scullion.
In Cities and Stories, novelists and poets share their insights into the places and journeys that have shaped them and their writing with novelists John Banville, Jennifer Johnston, James Kelman, Ali Smith and Alice McDermott all featuring. Gail Honeyman will join us with her sensational Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and American Laureate Robert Pinsky will chat to Olivia O’Leary about his take on the state of his beloved US and the importance of poetry in our lives.
Present Tense, our non-fiction strand, opens with International Women’s Day on 11 March. Vincent Browne will host award winning foreign correspondent Maggie O’Kane for a discussion about her life and work on the frontline. Topical issues will be covered including democracy, the housing crisis and history with international human rights activist and author Dr Angela Davis also participating.
In our family and schools programme, Scientist Barry Fitzgerald will be exploring the world of superheroes, environmentalist Nicola Davies will take us under the sea and Sophy Henn is going to introduce the very young to a world of colour and courage. Atinuke takes us to Nigeria and into the wonderful world of Anna Hibiscus and the always intriguing Dave Rudden will pay a return visit with his brand new book hot off the presses. Marie Louise Fitzpatrick and Michael Emberly then lead everyone in a family draw-along on Sunday morning.
For bookings www.mountainstosea.ie, (01) 231 2929 or in person at the Pavilion Theatre. If you would like to receive the Mountains to Sea e-bulletin, all you have to do is email [email protected]
One City One BookThis year’s Dublin: One City, One Book is the Sinéad Gleeson edited The Long Gaze Back. This collection of thirty stories, which spans four centuries from writers past and present, is a celebratory portrait of contemporary literature in Ireland. It’s been described as a ‘piercingly beautiful mosaic of a lively literary landscape’. One City, One Book encourages everyone to read a book during the month of April and it includes a month-long series of talks and events, a number of which will be held in dlr LexIcon. It’s free in and you don’t need to book. There will also be live readings for adults from The Long Gaze Back in dlr LexIcon. So take a break from shopping, or a time-out from work and enjoy having
some of these wonderful stories read aloud by Michelle Read, an advocate of reading aloud for adults. See dublinonecityonebook.ie for further details.
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Humans of Dublin is one of dlr LexIcon’s most popular exhibitions, attracting hundreds of visitors to date.
Peter Varga walked the streets of Dublin interviewing and photographing those he met along the way. What he uncovered were powerful stories hidden in plain sight as we rush about, often too busy to notice. In the 60 photos on display, there are tales of inspiration and joy, heartbreak and loss. All human life is present in this remarkable portrait of a diverse and vibrant city. A native of Budapest, Peter has lived in Dublin for over ten years, with his award-winning book Humans of Dublin published in 2016.
Dr Angela Davis
What’s on in MarchCelebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge (1-17 March) in dlr libraries where a number of events have been organised, including a family focused Irish language event in dlr LexIcon on Saturday, 10 March. Ná déan dearmad, tá ciorcal comhrá i dlr LexIcon agus Leabharlann Stigh Lorgan gach Dé Máirt agus Dé Céadaoin agus Club Leabhar i Leabharlann Dheilginse. 2018 is Bliain na Gaeilge, and Libraries will be celebrating this with ongoing events as Gaeilge. Irish is for everyone – Bain Triail Aisti – Surprise Yourself!
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libraries.dlrcoco.ie for information and to sign up to get fortnightly updates on libraries news and events delivered straight to your inbox, or follow dlr Libraries on social media.
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DÚN LAOGHAIRE
GLENCULLEN-SANDYFORD
BLACKROCK
DUNDRUM
STILLORGAN
KILLINEY-SHANKILL
your dlr Councillors represent youBLACKROCK
CLLR. MARIE BAKER fg 38 Avondale Lawn, BlackrockMOBILE: 086 818 6704EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. ANNE COLGAN ind 30 Ashlawn, Ballinteer RoadMOBILE: 087 245 4202EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. KATE FEENEY ff AN LEAS CHATHAOIRLEACHLia Fáil, Wynberg Park, BlackrockMOBILE: 086 461 1627EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. MARY HANAFIN ff c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 085 120 2121EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. DEIRDRE KINGSTON lab c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 234 0409EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. BARRY WARD fg c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 085 157 8000EMAIL: [email protected]
DUNDRUM CLLR. SHAY
BRENNAN ff 31 Finsbury Park, Churchtown MOBILE: 086 829 0570EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. KAREN FURLONG gp 54 Mount Carmel Road, GoatstownMOBILE: 087 357 4993EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. PAT HAND fg 25 Chestnut Grove, BallinteerMOBILE: 086 607 8181EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. BRIAN MURPHY ind c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 161 2137EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. SORCHA NIC CORMAIC sf 54 Goatstown Close, GoatstownMOBILE: 086 461 1637EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. SEAMAS O’NEILL ind 69 Bird Avenue, ClonskeaghMOBILE: 086 461 1640EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. GRACE TALLON lab 5 Sweetmount Avenue, DundrumMOBILE: 086 249 2837EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. EMMA BLAIN fg c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 715 2786EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. CHRIS CURRAN sf 11 Levmoss Avenue, The Gallops, LeopardstownMOBILE: 086 104 3396EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. KEVIN DALY ind c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 461 1081EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. LETTIE McCARTHY lab 23 Kilgobbin Heights, StepasideMobile: 086 818 6718EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. LYNSEY McGOVERN fg 49 Ranelagh Road, RanelaghMOBILE: 086 461 1634EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. TOM MURPHY ff
AN CATHAOIRLEACH Tree Tops, Barnacullia, SandyfordMOBILE: 086 781 4515EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. PETER O’BRIEN lab 23 Clonard Lawn, Sandyford RoadMOBILE: 086 461 1638EMAIL: [email protected]
STILLORGAN
CLLR. LIAM DOCKERY ff 10 Knocksinna Park, FoxrockMOBILE: 086 461 1624EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. DEIRDRE DONNELLY ind c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 461 1625EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. JOHN KENNEDY fg c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 772 0794EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. BARRY SAUL fg 3 Mather Road North, Mount MerrionMOBILE: 086 781 4517EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. DÓNAL SMITH ff c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 193 6483EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. ALEX WHITE labour c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 220 8533EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. JOHN BAILEY fg Kilmore, Killiney Road, KillineyMOBILE: 086 832 4523EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. CORMAC DEVLIN ff St. Michael’s, 117 Glenageary Ave, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 818 6814EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. MARY FAYNE fg Coolmaine, Sandycove Road, SandycoveMOBILE: 086 461 1626EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. MELISA HALPIN pbp c/o 91 Lwr George’s St., Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 380 5793EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. MICHAEL MERRIGAN ind 11 Desmond Avenue, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 875 6026EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. DAVE O’KEEFFE pbp c/o 91 Lwr George’s St., Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 087 120 4129EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. OSSIAN SMYTH gp 1 Woodlawn Park, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 461 1628EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. PATRICIA STEWART fg 7 Stable Lane, Crofton Terrace, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 829 1002EMAIL: [email protected]
GLENCULLEN-SANDYFORD
DÚN LAOGHAIRE
CLLR. JENNIFER CUFFE ff c/o dlr County Hall, Dún LaoghaireMOBILE: 086 460 8498EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. JIM GILDEA fg Fairymount, Bray Road, ShankillMOBILE: 086 813 1456EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. HUGH LEWIS pbp 179 Ashlawn Park, BallybrackMOBILE: 086 781 4523EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. SHANE O’BRIEN sf 135 Coolevin, BallybrackMOBILE: 086 461 1639EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. DENIS O’CALLAGHAN lab 49 Rathsallagh Park, ShankillMOBILE: 086 278 5609EMAIL: [email protected]
CLLR. CARRIE SMYTH lab Inislachan, Seafield Road, KillineyMOBILE: 086 383 5051EMAIL: [email protected]
KILLINEY-SHANKILL
