Jan 20, 2017 | Front Page Feature
2017! As we head into 2017, I cannot help but think of the World News! Brexit, the new American administration and the situation in the North of Ireland are issues that will in some way affect all of us. Here in Mount Merrion we have our own potential difficulties around Development, the Environment and Traffic. Our MMRA Planning Committee has been trying to influence the type and shape of commercial developments in Mount Merrion to ensure that we maintain and enhance the unique nature of the area. This is being done by working with local public representatives, and making...
Jan 18, 2017 | Front Page Feature
We have just had a report of a possible scam targeting elderly people in Mount Merrion. This concerns a group of men offering to repair roofs which they claim are damaged. The mode of operation is for the men to appear at the doorsteps of the homeowner and offer roofing repair services to the trusting victims. They go to the roof and look around for a few minutes, and then demand from a hundred to thousands of euro for work they supposedly did while on the roof or try to convince the householder that the work needs to be...
Jan 11, 2017 | Front Page Feature
I’m afraid that the illegal disposing of Christmas trees has started again. This has been happening for the past three years. A number of trees were dumped outside the locked up depot on Mount Anville Rd. again this year. You may remember this happened last year and some of them blew onto the road due to the bad weather and created a danger for motorists on that bend. I have recently seen some of the abandoned trees on the road. They cannot be seen until one comes over the hill so they are dangerous. Anyone seeing a person dumping...
Jan 8, 2017 | Noticeboard
Environmentally friendly gardening is essential in urban areas to preserve our natural resources. Over 5 sessions we are offering workshops that will ensure all your gardening efforts have maximum benefits for the wildlife in your area. These hands on workshops will offer you the opportunity to learn how to take cuttings and the best ways to sow seeds. Learn which plants can resist drought best and techniques that minimise the need for watering. Learn how to plant plants that will establish quickly and give long lasting displays. Create habitats for the wildlife in your area and entice you creatures...
