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Croke Park Community Meeting & Recycling

GaelTeic — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:18:07 +0000

Community Meetings

Next Meeeting: Date: January 16th, 8pm-10pm

Location: Ash Suite, Cusack Stand, via St Josephs Avenue

These meetings are held on a regular basis. You can see the minutes of the last meeting (October 2011) here.

Click here for more information about Croke Park Community meetings.

Croke Park Community - Waste Recycling Service

3rd-19th Jan 2012

Where? Croke Park, Cusack Stand (via St. Joseph’s Ave)

What do we recycle?

Christmas trees
WEEE domestic recycling (e.g. fairy lights / batteries)
Cardboard

DROP-OFF TIMES:

Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm

Sat/Sun 10am - 4pm

Fairview at DCC’s North Central Area Committee 2011

GaelTeic — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:59:38 +0000

The Fairview area was discussed at Dublin City Council’s North Central Area Committee in December 2011. The following are reports provided by local councillors about that meeting.

Report provided by Cllr. Gerry Breen:

We had a good presentation from Jimmy Bowler of Brams Cafe as Chair of the Fairview Business Association at the North Central Area Committee Meeting. The point of the meeting was to get both the unrealised positives and the untreated negatives together and see what could be done about both.

Some of the unrealised positives were:

The oldest jewish cemetery in Dublin between Philipsburgh Ave and Richmond Road on Fairview Strand.
Bram Stoker and the underused park that the Crescent faces onto
Fairview Park

Some of the untreated negatives were:

Graffiti on the pump station and sub station at the bottom of the Malahide Road
Derelict Building on Popular Row, tree out of roof of Prescotts Cleaners, Repaint needed on the Buena Vista entrance at Fairview Cinema
Inconsistent treatment of lighting standards and unused poles
Appearance of pedestrian bridge - scheduled for repaint in 2012

These and other items came up and “Fairview” as an item will be taken again in April with a view to making sure there is progress on what was discussed.

Steve Margolis and Shane Molloy - Senior and area planners came to the meeting following on from my request and it was the express view of the meeting that they should use whatever powers available to pressure a developer to clean up his development on Richmond Avenue.

Please see below reply to question put also:

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th December 2011

Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen

Can the manager please have the street lights which are not working repaired/replaced on the 2 standards – one opposite Kebab outlet on Marino Mart and the other nearer the footbridge both on the townward side of the road in Fairview and also on the 2 standards opposite Smyths Pub and O Donoghue Solicitors both on the townward side of the road in Fairview.

Reply: The two lights in question were repaired on the 2nd December 2011.

Report provided by Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones:

Report to November North Central Area Committee

Fairview Village

Area

Fairview is an old historical area of Dublin and is well known both citywide and indeed nationally. It’s proximity to Croke Park makes it a focal gathering place for match goers during the Gaelic games season.

Fairview is also a major arterial traffic route into the city and many commuters pass through the area daily from the Howth, Clontarf and Malahide Roads. On a positive amenity perspective, the area is well served by Fairview Park, which provides opportunities for active and passive recreation for citizens of all ages. There are also some notable buildings in the locality such as The Church of Our Lady of the Visitation and Marino College.

Fairview Business Forum

In May 2010 North Central Area Office staff invited all local businesses to an information meeting with a view to establishing a business forum in Fairview. The purpose of the forum was to engage with the local businesses on relevant local matters, which are within the remit of the Council. Based on successes of other business forums elsewhere in the North Central Area, it was hoped to foster local engagement which would result in better co-operation between the Council and local businesses.

Boundaries of DCC/Fairview Business Forum

The boundaries for the Forum are Fairview Strand, Malahide Road to Annesley Bridge, Fairview Park boundary and junction of Richmond Road/Luke Kelly bridge.

Business profile

The profile of the businesses in the are

Health Services – Doctors surgeries / dentists / pharmacies / opticiansa comprises primarily of service and retail outlets, which serve both the communities of Fairview and Marino. There are over one hundred businesses operating in the area providing a wide variety of services as follows:-

Financial – Bank / financial services companies / credit union
Legal / property - Solicitors / estate agents
Food Retail – mini markets / newsagents / butchers / fishmongers
Leisure – coffee shops / restaurants / public houses / take-aways / gyms
Culture – Art Gallery / music school / art school
Other retail – hairdressers / beauty salons / hardware / cycle shop / suit hire / jewellers
Other services – Post Office / library

Meetings of DCC Fairview Business Forum

The forum meets 4/5 times per annum in the library in Marino College courtesy of the college principal. Although attendance by the local businesses at the meetings has varied, there is a core group who attend the meetings regularly.

Topics of DCC Fairview Business Forum

Given the environment, the recurrent major theme is traffic with agenda items such as cycle lanes, illegal parking, duration of parking times and enforcement. Regular updates are given at the meetings on developments in Fairview Park such as the pavilion, playground and bandstand. As the area is on a main thoroughfare, litter and waste management issues also feature frequently at the meetings. Other representations made to the Area Office through the business forum has resulted in the removal of obsolete & unsightly telecom kiosks from two locations.

Recent DCC Improvements

In mid 2010 the Area Office provided funding for the painting of the lamp standards along the retail frontage of Fairview and this was much appreciated by the local businesses. More recently, “Welcome to Fairview” signs have been installed at three key locations when entering the area from the Malahide Road, the Clontarf Road and Fairview Strand / Annesley Bridge Road. Some small planters have also been placed at locations along Fairview.

The Public Domain Officer and crew are active at keeping the area as litter free as possible. Particular attention is given to the area at weekends. Assistance has also been given to residents in the area for environmental clean up days and the crew responds regularly to reports of illegal dumping, which is an issue particularly in the laneways of the surrounding area.

Littering, especially around school lunchtimes has also been an issue and Area staff have visited local schools to highlight this matter with a view to improvement and prevention in the future.

Residents Associations

The City Council’s Community Development Section link in regularly with the residents in Fairview and the wider Marino area through contacts in both the Fairview Residents Association and the Marino Residents Association. Residents have approached the community team with some ideas for the area and the community staff will continue to provide support and assistance to develop and bring these ideas to fruition.

Plans and possibilities for the future

Examining “ greening “ option

The “greening” of Fairview is regularly discussed at the meetings and it is proposed to draft a plan for 2012 to achieve this by the use of pots, planters, hanging baskets etc., similar to other DCC / business initiatives, which have been successful in other areas of the North Central.

Croke Park way signs or furniture

Fairview has long been a focal gathering point for match goers to Croke Park and a number of ideas have been explored as to how to highlight and enhance Fairview’s association with the stadium. Unfortunately, some of the proposals mooted were not feasible but we are currently pursuing alternative ideas in this regard. Whilst these proposals are at an early stage of planning, we are hopeful that they will come to fruition in the future.

Fairview park – play ground

The tender process for proposed improvement works to Fairview Park to include a playground and bandstand has been considerably delayed. However, a preferred contractor for the project has now been chosen and it is hoped that work will commence on site before the end of the year.

Events in the park

With these new facilities in the park by early summer 2012, the Area Office, in conjunction with the businesses, is proposing to hold a Family Fun Day in late May next year.

Christmas

In keeping with the approaching Christmas season, the Area Office is exploring the idea of placing Christmas lights on a mature tree at the key location of the Malahide Road/ Fairview junction. This will provide additional Christmas cheer during the festive season.

Advocating case for JC Decaux DCC bikes

The Forum has also highlighted the potential for locating a DCC/JC Decaux bike station in the Fairview area. There are a number of sites in the area, which may be suitable to locate this facility. The suitability of the area for the scheme is also enhanced due to the fact that the surrounding area is well served by cycle lanes, the area is within easy cycling distance of the city centre and the coastal cycle path extends from the area to the Dublin / Fingal boundary at Kilbarrack Road. Whilst the Planners are currently looking at expanding the service further into the Docklands and Heuston areas, as well as Kilmainham to Harold’s Cross, the office then expects the scheme to expand into the north of the City. It is our intention to continue to promote Fairview as a suitable location for the bikes scheme and to seek its prioritisation for future expansion of the bike scheme.

Summary

Fairview village is a well known area of the city and it has a distinct identity of it’s own. Although the area is on a main thoroughfare, it has a major asset in Fairview Park and there is a vibrant business community, which serves the citizens of Fairview and Marino very well. The Area Office hopes to build on the relationship which has been fostered through the business forum and to raise the profile of the area in a positive way. This can be achieved by enhancing the appearance of the area, utilising the park to benefit both residents and businesses alike and generally make the area a more attractive place to visit and do business.

Art Exhibition at Ard Scoil Rís

GaelTeic — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:57:34 +0000

An art Exhibition at Ard Scoil Rís on Griffith Avenue will be opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Andrew Montague, on November 26th.

The exhibition is being organised by the Ard Scoil Rís Parents’ Council as a fundraising event in support of the school.

The event will take place on 26 and 27 November and local artists will exhibit their work for sale along with a selection of paintings by the Ard Scoil Rís boys! The exhibition will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor at 8pm on the evening of November 26th, who will also judge the student’s artwork and nominate prizewinners.

This is the 28th year of this fundraising event at Ard Scoil Rís where the Parents’ Council continues to make a valuable contribution to the educational environment and facilities at the school.

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Andrew Montague says, “I am delighted to see that this wonderful event, bringing the community and local artists together, is celebrating so many years of fundraising effort by the parents of Ard Scoil Rís.”

Click here to see a poster about the exhibition.

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FRA: Newsletter October 2011

GaelTeic — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:56:52 +0000

Click here to download Fairview Residents Association’s newsletter for October 2011.

It includes articles on the FRA AGM, the Fairview Variety Concert and various snippets. It also lists the FRA Committee members.

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Marino woman shortlisted for national award

GaelTeic — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:27:43 +0000

Maria Daly, who lives in Marino, has been shortlisted for an Eircom Spiders Award, Big Mouth 2011 for her blog, Science Calling.

This award is for the most influential voice online in Ireland. Maria says that she is absolutely delighted to be shortlisted as her blog is a labour of love (with no monetary reward!).

The Big Mouth Award winner is picked through a public vote so it would be great if the people of Fairview and Marino could get behind Maria.

Voting closes on 8th November

To vote for Maria & Science Calling:

Facebook: Click the Eircom Spiders page ‘Like’ it and vote for Science Calling under the Big Mouth Category.
Non-Facebook Users: Please email “I vote for Science Calling” to info@eircomspiders.ie with the subject line Big Mouth 2011.

Other nominees include David Norris, Cork Independent and Politics.ie so Maria is up against stiff competition from well known organisations.

Maria set up the science blog, Science Calling, in May this year. It is branded as ‘Ireland’s once-weekly science blog’ as it is updated every Friday with a new article on a science topic. Articles that she has written so far include those of Irish interest, such as ‘The science behind Irish proverbs’ and ‘Irish Americans: invasive species abroad’. She also writes about new research, science events and feature stories on science such as her recent Halloween special ‘Ghoulish Genetics’.

Contact Information for Maria Daly:

Email: maria@sciencecalling.com

FRA Snippets - October 2011

GaelTeic — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:12:23 +0000

Fairview Residents’ Association are keeping a close eye on the proposal by Dublin City Council to construct an up to eight foot flood defence barrier from Fairview along Clontarf promenade to the wooden bridge. We will keep our members informed of all developments.
We have been in contact with the Community Garda with a view to revitalising the Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
The FRA is in contact with the local business association about a variety of issues that affect local business & residents. The lamp standards along Fairview have been recently repainted as a result.
The Ergo site on the corner of Richmond Road & Richmond Avenue has received planning permission from Dublin City Council for a 5 storey, 90 bed nursing home (planning no. 2119/11). The FRA is appealing this decision to An Bord Pleanála as we are concerned with overdevelopment of the site. If you wish to appeal as well, you must do so by 30 October.
A big “Go raibh mile maith agat” to Dublin City Council for erecting the three new “Welcome to Fairview” signs.
The FRA would like to like to welcome the new parish priest to the parish of Fairview. Welcome Fr. Antony Nallukunnel OSMConv to our neighbourhood.
We would also welcome the other new visitors to Fairview. Wild Atlantic salmon have begun reproducing in the Tolka for the first time in at least 100 years. Fáilte rompu!

Fairview Variety Concert

GaelTeic — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:40:31 +0000

An evening of music, storytelling & folklore

Fairview Residents Association is cooperating with our local community radio station Near fm to organise a variety concert featuring local talent.

Where: Upstairs in Smyths of Fairview

When? Friday 21 October 2011 - doors open at 7.30

How much? That’s up to you - we’re taking donations on the night.

Donations? Yes!! The proceeds will go to an Older Persons Charity organisation right here in Fairview.

Who will be playing? Local musicians, dancers and singers. Local poets & storytellers with a connection to Fairview will also feature.

Places are limited. You can pick up a ticket from FRA Committee members Pádraig & Glen or from Fairview Parish or Forest Friends on Fairview Strand or even from Smyth’s itself.

The concert will be recorded to be broadcast on Near fm. Our community radio station is currently making a five part radio series called “The Changing Face of Fairview”.

Among the performers will be traditional singer Bláithin de Burca, 1916 historian Niall Ring, Environmentalist Fr. Anthony, Pat Farrell’s 2 piece Blues band, Bram Stoker expert Denis McIntyre, Storytellers Carol Jordan and Joseph Dunne and the Marino Waltz dancers.

And More!

Clontarf Flood Defences

GaelTeic — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:24:53 +0000

Dublin City Council are controversially proposing to build a Flood Defence System along Clontarf Promonade.

Their proposal comprises a series of earth mounds and walls along Clontarf Promenade between Alfie Byrne Road (Fairview end) and the Bull Wall to protect nearby roads and properties from coastal flooding. The total length is circa 3km. They propose to combine this project with the North City Arterial Watermain - essentially the water pipe will be buried under the mound of the flood defence.

Paragraph 1.3.2 of the EIS states that “the flood defence will comprise an earth bund ranging from 0.85m to 2.75m (average 1.7m) in height depending on the location and existing ground levels on site”.

It is this height that has residents on Dublin’s Northside so concerned.

Clontarf Residents Association point out that:

The sea view when driving along the Clontarf Road will be eliminated.

if this plan is implemented, pedestrians or joggers using the pathway close to the sea will not be able to see the road

Equally importantly they will not be visible from the road which produces its own potential security risk.

Cyclists using the cycle path will not have a view of the sea.

Householders who currently have a sea view at ground level will no longer be able to see any part of the sea.

There will be limited access points to allow you to move from one side of the berm to the other (unless you are able to walk up and over it).

The area on the sea side of the berm will no longer be visible from the road and this will make that part of the promenade much more difficult to police and thus increase the potential for anti-social activity.

On 11 October, DCC issued a letter which undertook that the project will not be advanced for a further 2 week period - this means the project will not progress until the end of October at the soonest.

There was a Protest Meeting against Proposed Flood Defence Wall on Clontarf Promenade on Sunday 16 October at 3pm at the Wooden Bridge.

The concern over the flood defence scheme was covered on the RTÉ TV News on 11 October 2011. Click here to view the report.

The issue was covered on RTE radio’s Liveline on 10 October 2011 - you can listen to it below.

Click here to see the heights of the proposed mound / wall at different points along Clontarf (PDF format).

Click here to see the Environmental Impact Study for the proposal (PDF format).

A collaboration of local architects and planning professionals have created the image below showing the visual impact of the proposed mounds & wall based on the available technical data from DCC and its consultants.

FRA: Fairview Residents AGM 2011

GaelTeic — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:50:53 +0000

Make your voice heard!

The Residents’ Association’s Annual General Meeting is where all Fairview’s residents get a chance to meet and discuss anything they think is important. New officers are also elected & we take a look back on the year.

Where: The CYMC/LC, Philipsburgh Avenue

When: Monday 14 November 2011 at 8.00pm

Agenda / Clár:

Minutes of 2010 AGM & matters arising / Miontuairiscí
Chair’s report on 2010/11 / Tuairisc an chathaoirligh
Treasurer’s report / Tuairisc an chisteoir
Planning issues / Cúrsaí pleanála
Community Garden Proposal / Gáirdín na nDaoine
Motions & Proposals / Rúin
Election of officers / Toghacháin
Any other Business / Aon ghnó eile

We will, as usual, be inviting all our public representatives to the AGM, both councillors & TDs.

If you have a motion to propose about the area, please contact the Secretary by November 1 at latest.

Talk on the history of the OBI

GaelTeic — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:46:37 +0000

History of the O’Brien Institute, Marino

Venue: Marino Library

Time and Date: Wednesday 28th September 6.30pm.

Booking Highly Recommended Phone: 01-8336297 email: marinolibrary@dublincity.ie

Marino Library will host a talk on the History of the O’Brien Institute (OBI), Marino with local Historian Jim Cantwell.

Since 1982 the OBI has served as HQ for Dublin Fire brigade Service. Very little is generally known about the History of this imposting redbrick building. Jim Cantwell has spent several years researching the history of the OBI and this talk is an overview of it’s very interesting past

All welcome - We look forward to your company on this evening - please phone the library if you have any queries.