Category Archives: Local interest

Biodiversity Events in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

A series of nature walks and talks have been organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to celebrate Biodiversity Day (22nd May) and the International Year of Biodiversity. All events are free and open to members of the public. Saturday 15th May: A bat walk in Cabinteely Park – join the Council’s Biodiversity Officer…

19/04/2010

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DLRCoCo & Leinster Rugby to bring rugby to the community

Local interest

DLRCoCo and Leinster Rugby have formed an exciting new partnership to teach rugby skills to girls and boys throughout the County. 12,000 young people aged between 5 and 19 will directly or indirectly benefit from the programme, which targets local clubs and communities throughout Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. This new initiative expands upon an already…

13/04/2010

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Vico Road closed until further notice

Local interest Transport

Vico Road is closed until further notice, due to the collapse of the “bank” onto the road. The Council did not carry out an investigation into the cause of the collapse but took immediate action in the aftermath to make the area safe. Following the carrying out of work to make the area…

10/04/2010

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Pedestrian crossing on N11 at Priory Drive

Local interest Transport

I am aware that a number of residents of Priory find the sequence of the pedestrian lights across the N11/Stillorgan Road at Oatlands to be too short. This is an issue I have been pursuing on an on-going basis with the Transportation Department and I put the following question to the Manager at the…

09/04/2010

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Killiney Hill Road safety measures

Local interest Transport

The Council is proposing to implement road safety measures on Killiney Hill Road at the junction with Military Road and on approach roads. The proposed scheme includes traffic calming measures on Killiney Hill Road on the north side of the junction with Military Road, between the speed alert sign at Villa Marie, and Military…

06/04/2010

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Free ‘Grow Your Own Sunflower’ workshop

Environment Local interest

On Easter Monday (5th April 2010), there will be a free workshop in Cabinteely Park, on how to germinate giant sunflowers. Meet at the main entrance to the park, just off Park Drive at 10am and bring an empty small plant pot. Pot up your own plants and take them away to grow. You…

02/04/2010

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