Area Manager’s Report
South Central Area Committee
Wednesday 21st October 2015
HALLOWEEN
Public Domain Unit have engaged additional labouring crews and vehicles to facilitate
removal of bonfire material in the days leading up to and including Halloween. These
resources will be in addition to the services provided through Housing, Parks, Waste
Services and Development Department. The additional resources provided through Public
Domain Unit will concentrate and prioritise on removal of bonfire material:  Outside the remit of the Parks, Housing, Waste Services and Development
Departments.
 Material that pose a risk to safety and well being of the public.
 Material that pose a risk to critical public infrastructure.
 Material that may become a focal point for major public order issues.
Reports of locations of stored bonfire material can be made by telephone to:  Customer Services at Tel. O1 222 2222 or 1800 251500 during normal office hours
 Tel. 1850 365121 for out of hours service
 E-mail reports can be made to [email protected]
CITY NEIGHBOURHOOD AWARDS
CATEGORY
ACHIEVEMENT
1/150 Dwellings
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
151/300 Dwellings
1st Place
Over 300 Dwellings
1st Place
Flat/Apartment Complex
1st Place
2nd Place
Senior Citizens Complex
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Garden
1st Place
2nd Place
Joint 3rd
Joint 3rd
Open Green Space
1st Place
Community Environment Initiative
2nd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
Urban Village
Allotment/Community Garden
3rd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
1st Place
NAME OF GROUP
St Laurence Grove Environmental
Group
Pauline Doran
New Row/Maidens Row
Railway Estate
Walkinstown Residents Association
Echlin Street Apartment Complex
Seven Oaks Apartment Complex
Willie Birmingham Place
Memorial Court
Bulfin Court
Rialto Men’s Social & Gardening
Group
Flanagan's Field
Pauline Doran
Geraldine Scully
St Laurence Grove Environmental
Group
Rialto Men’s Social & Gardening
Group
Flanagan’s Field
High Road & Kilmainham Lane
Grand Canal Clean Up & Biodiversity
Group
Chapelizod Village
Inchicore Village
Crumlin Village
Springvale Allotments
Joint 2nd Place
Joint 2nd Place
Individual Contribution
Best New Entry
Endeavour Award
Business Enterprise Initiative
Joint 3rd Place
Joint 3rd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
1st Place
Willie Birmingham Place
Flanagan's Field
The Bungalow, Cherry Orchard
Family Recourse Centre
NCAD Community Garden
Ron Browne
Pauline Doran
Willie Birmingham Place
Kearns Place
Drumfinn Avenue Clean Streets
Dolphin Park Senior Citizens Complex
Drimnagh Castle Restoration Project
WALK
The South Central Area had 5 overall winners in the Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards
2015:  WALK, (Walkinstown Green Social Enterprise Ltd.) overall winner in the Business
Section
 Rialto Men’s Gardening & Social Club overall winner for Best Garden
 Flanagan’s Fields Community Garden overall winner for the Community
Environment Initiative
 Willie Birmingham’s Garden Residents Association overall winner of the Best
New Entry
 Willie Birmingham’s Garden Residents Association overall winner of the Senior
Citizen Complex
SPORTS CAPITAL
The following projects in the South Central Area were awarded funding under the 2015
Sports Capital Programme which was announced on 8th October. It should be noted that a
number of the proposals require substantial additional funding before any works can
commence.
Location
Bluebell
Brickfields Park
California Hills
Dolphin Road
Galtymore Park
Liffey Valley Park
Proposal
All weather pitch
All weather pitch
Pitch improvements
Outdoor gym
Goal mouth improvements
Sprint track, high jump area
and outdoor gym
Markievicz Park
Pavilion upgrade, pitch
improvements
Walkinstown Green
Outdoor gym
Total South Central Area allocation: €621,578
Amount allocated
€150,000
€150,000
€12,723
€34,973
€6,470
€86,120
€150,000
€31,292
1916 COMMEMORATION GRANTS SCHEME
The following groups and projects were awarded funding under the 1916 Commemoration
Grants Scheme: -
Group name
Title of Project
CBS James' Street Secondary
School
Remembering Our Past
St Michael's Church 1916 Rising
Commemoration Committee
Chapelizod Heritage Society
Commemorative calender of events to be held In
St Michaels church 29 March-10 April
Recollections by the Chapelizod Community to
the events of the 1916 Easter Rising
Tour the Rising
Exhibition and Opening to the public of Michael
Mallin's Family Home
100 Years of Life
Francis Ledwidge - Poet of the Rising
4th Battalion/South Dublin Union 1916 Historical
Bus Tour
Bulfin Court Centre
The Kilmainham and Inchicore
Heritage Group
Ballyfermot Youth Service
Inchicore Ledwidge Society
4th Battalion 1916 Centenary
Committee
4th Battalion 1916 Centenary
Committee
Newcourt Committee, Nabco
St. Patrick's National School
Amount
awarded
400
600
600
400
1,000
1,000
400
400
St John Bosco Youth Centre
1916 reinactment Larkfield to Dolphins Barn
Irish Volunteers & Executions of Leaders
Newcourt's commemoration of 1916
1916 Commemoration - St. Patrick's NS
Chapelizod
The Mendo 1916 - Research & Digital
Publication with an Exhibition
Tour of locations used in the 1916 - GPO,
Collins Barracks, Kilmainham Gaol, RCSI,
Arbour Hill Cemetery
Leaders of the Past - Leaders of the Future
St Joseph’s Youth Club
1916 Our History
400
Fountain Resource Group
St. Louise's Primary School
Scoil Treasa Naofa
St. Agnes Community Centre for
Music and the Arts
Mary Queen of Angels 1 & 2
Parents Committee
Francis St. CBS
St. Brigid’s Primary School
St. Audoen's NS
Lorcan O' Toole Daycentre
Warrenmount Community
Education & Development Centre
The Rising in Dublin 8
The Story of the Easter Rising 1916
1916 in the Liberties
Parlour Parish Hall - Step back to 1916 with
music, poetry and prose
1916 Rebellion Walking Tour & follow up project
600
400
400
400
1916 in the Liberties
1916 in the Liberties
1916 in the Liberties
Easter Rising 1916-2016 Celebration Day
Remembering the People of the Liberties area of
Dublin 8 and their roles in the Easter Rising of
1916
The Poetry of the Rising
Re-enactment of 1920 All-Ireland Football match
between Dublin and Tipperary
Children in the Rising
Emerald Square: Muster Roll
400
400
400
400
600
The Mendicity Heritage Group
St. Gabriel’s Primary School
Kilmainham Arts Club
Good Counsel GAA & Camogie
Club
Our Lady of the Wayside NS
35th Dublin Donore Avenue
Scout Group
Common Ground and Family
Resource Centre, Inchicore
Group name
Basin Lane Residents Group
A proposed music and cultural evening event
Title of Project
Interactive History of South Dublin Union
1,000
400
400
600
400
1,000
400
400
1,000
400
400
600
Amount
awarded
400
Links Committee & HSCL St.
James' Primary School
Craobh Inse Cór Connradh na
Gaeilge
Lady Lane Residents Association
Crumlin Walkinstown Community
Forum - 1916 Commemoration
Sub-group
1916 in Art
400
Daoine as Inse Cór a bhí pairteach son éirí
amach
Celebrating the women of the rising
Easter Rising 1916: Sound and Visions
600
91st Oblate Scout Group
Back of the Pipes Residence
Association
South Dublin Union 1916
Commemoration Group
Rialto - Kilmainham 1916
Commemoration Group
Caritas College
Cumann Gaolta 1916 Marrowbone Lane/South Dublin
Union Garrisons
Know your history
Dublin 8 Commerates 1916
400
400
South Dublin Union 1916 Commemoration
Group
1916 - The South Dublin Union
400
Ceannt Fort Residents
Association
Kilmainham Inchicore Musical
Society
Gurteen Youth Club
SICCDA - Liberties Festival
Ballyfermot Theatre Workshop &
Second levels Schools
St James P.S
Total: -
1916 Reenactment - Living History
Comóradh Ár Sinsir 1916-2016, South Dublin
Union and Marrowbone Lane Garrisons
Remembered, A Relatives and Local
Community Commemoration
Photo Exhibition, Ceannt Fort, the people and
the memories
The Good Old Days - musical revue of musical
theatre in the 1900s
Remember 1916
The Liberties - A people Rising
Lost Voices - the Women and Children of the
1916 Rising
Blood upon the Rose
400
400
1,000
400
2,700
600
400
400
1,500
3,000
400
€30,000
PLAYGROUND – PEARSE PARK
The design of the new playground has been agreed. A preferred contractor has been
selected and work is due to commence late November/December weather permitting.
NEW PUBLIC PARK, CORK STREET
It is proposed to locate a 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park on the site of the demolished
Chamber Court and Weavers Court on Cork Street. The design team held 2 workshops with
local residents on 29th April and 24th June with over 100 people attending. Following
agreement at the September Area Committee meeting a Part 8 planning application for the
project was advertised on 18th September. A copy of the plan is available for inspection in
the Planning Department in the Civic Office for 6 weeks from that date.
NEWMARKET
Work has commenced to prepare a Public Realm Improvement Plan for Newmarket and its
environs that will describe, support and guide the implementations of improvements to
enhance the use and attractiveness of the area. A productive public workshop was held in
Teelings Distillery on 17th August whilst it is expected that the plan will be finalized later this
year.
KILMAINHAM MILL
A design company is developing a conceptual interpretive proposal for Kilmainham Mill,
Kilmainham Lane which will complement the existing tourist attractions in the area. The plan
is expected to be completed in October/November.
CITY WALLS, COOK STREET
A contractor has been selected for the supply and fit of 11 floodlights at Cook Street to
illuminate the old city wall. Following a favourable demonstration it is expected that the
installation works will take place in November.
ST. AUDEON’S PARK, HIGH STREET
St. Audeon’s Park is included in the Liberties Greening Strategy. As part of the proposed
improvements to High Street design works have commenced to redevelop the park and to
create a more open and publicly accessible area by removing railings and selective trees.
DUBLINE
Wayfinding signage has recently been installed whilst information panels will be placed at
strategic points along the Dubline route in October.
DOLPHINS BARN
Works to erect a boundary wall between the site of the now demolished City Council
acquired buildings on the eastern side of Dolphin Barn and the rear limits of the houses at
St. James Terrace are nearing completion. It is planned to create a pop-up linear park in the
area between the new boundary wall and the public footpath prior to its possible future
development.
ST. MICHAEL’S HILL/CHRISTCHURCH
Approval has been obtained to install an automatic signaled pedestrian crossing at the top of
St. Michael’s Hill/Winetavern Street between Christchurch Place and High Street. The
provision of coach parking facilities outside Dublinia is part of the same project. The crossing
design has been completed whilst work is continuing in relation to the design of the new
coach bay. It is expected that installation works will commence in February/March 2016.
This is a very busy crossing on a main tourist route and the provision of pedestrian lights will
greatly aid road safety at this location.
OSCAR PARK
It is planned to install seating as part of the central feature in Oscar Square, Dublin 8. This
work is due to take place later this year.
RE-ROOFING PROGRAMME
A programme to re-new the roofs in Thomas Court Bawn and Marrowbone Lane Flats was
recently completed. Works to the roof lights, chimneys and tank houses were included.
Works to carry out similar works to the roof in Meath Place commenced on 10th August and
are scheduled to be completed at the end of this month. It is expected that remedial work to
the roofs will be carried out later this year/early next year at the following locations:
SUMMER STREET SOUTH
Braithwaite Street (x2) (to commence end October/beginning November)
Pimlico Terrace
BASIN STREET FLATS
Works to convert an additional 4 bedsits into 2 x 1 bedroomed flats are scheduled to
commence in November following the completed conversion earlier this year of 4 bedsits in
the same complex. It is also planned to upgrade the surface of the playground in Basin
Street in the near future.
OLIVER BOND HOUSE
Works to develop 6 bin corals in Oliver Bond House has commenced. This will create an
enclosed area for the bins at a distance from the entrances to the complex which should
reduce illegal dumping and possible damage to vehicles.
COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME 2016
The Community Grant Scheme is now open for 2016 applications. The closing for receipt of
such applications is 30th of October 2015 at 5.00pm. Applications can be made through the
local Area Office, local Libraries or log on to wwwdublincity.ie/community grant scheme.
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL AREA
Crumlin Area Office
 Film night
The Council has been working with a small committee in Mourne Road Hall to
establish a Film Club for the area. The first film was held early in September and
was a great success. The next film -'' Some Like It Hot'' will be showing on Saturday
7th November in Our Lady’s Hall, Mourne Road, Drimnagh, from 7.30pm. Admission
€5.

Health Fair
Crumlin/Walkinstown Community Forum in conjunction with DCC are holding a
Health Fair on 29th October, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in St. Agnes Parish Centre,
Crumlin Village, Dublin 12. There will be a wide variety of stalls on the day from
herbalists, pharmacists, osteopaths, right through to denture repair and much more.
Free tea/coffee served on the day. For further information please contact Liam
O’Connor Ph: 2225517

Young at Heart Dance
This years Young at Heart Dance, for Senior Citizens, will take place on Thursday
22nd October at 8 p.m. in the Transport Club, Clogher Road, Crumlin. Music by the
Garda Band. The Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh is due to attend.
Ballyfermot Area Office
 Cois Ceim
Due to its high popularity Cois Ceim dance classes for the over 55’s have
recommenced in the Ballyfermot Sports & Fitness Centre. The classes take place
every Tuesday from 12.00 to 1.15 p.m and cost €3 per class. Places are available
and further information can be received by contacting Helen Burke at 086-8150968.

Sewing Classes
Sewing classes are re-commencing at the Ballyfermot Civic Centre on 21st October.
The classes are every Wednesday from 6.30 p.m to 8.00 p.m. and the course is eight
weeks. The cost is €24 and places are still available. Please contact Mary
Noonan/Helen Burke for further information.

Cherry Orchard Restorative Practices Forum
The Cherry Orchard Restorative Practices Forum continues to meet with a view to
engaging Cherry Orchard community and service providers in active communications
with a view to building strong relationships, addressing the problems in the area and
working together to provide solutions where all have a share of the responsibility.

Play Park
Play Park meetings re Le Fanu Skate Park and BMX track continue to take place.
The Play, Playfulness and Community tour of Ballyfermot took place on the 17th
October and a site visit for community took place on the 15th October. A bus tour is
also being organised to visit other play parks. The Irish Architecture Foundation in
collaboration with The Matheson Foundation and Dublin City Council have launched
a competition to design a play and skate space for ‘The Lawns’ in Le Fanu Park,
Dublin 10. Registration closes on the 23 October.
South West Inner City
 Garden View Court
The Community Development Section are working with the residents of a Senior
Citizen Complex in Garden View Court, Francis Street to transform the front space
from a desolate, barren area to a visually pleasant garden with planted flowers and
spring bulbs.

Kilmainham Arts Festival 2015
This year’s Kilmainham Arts Festival runs from Thursday the 12th to Monday 16th of
November. The Festival is organised by the Kilmainham Arts Club and is in its fifth
year. It covers a wide range of events that includes: an Original Song Contest, a
performance by Zrazy, Children's storytelling in the Ichhicore Library, workshops in
drama, voice, samba drumming and poetry, a short film event in association with
Fingal Film Festival, and an exploration in traditional Irish music through photography
and chat. We hope there is something here that is of interest to all.