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2019 Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Schemes

Dec 4, 2018

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have launched two schemes to help fund built heritage projects. The schemes will support the owners and custodians of protected structures. Applications open until 31 January 2019. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (€1,500-€15,000) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000. The Historic Structures Fund (€20,000-€50,000) assists with works to safeguard certain historic structures into the future.

Garda Alert: Targeting the Elderly

Nov 30, 2018

Please be aware of scams in the area. Do not pay money at the door for unwanted services. Contact Gardai if suspicious. Phone: 01 666 5200 / 666 5600

Stillorgan Investment Funding Announcement

Nov 27, 2018

Stillorgan is to receive significant investment as part of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Funding of €1,337,500 will be for Public Realm Works as set out in the “Stillorgan Village Area Movement Framework Plan”. These works will include new pocket parks, redesign of roadspace, and the new Stillorgan Public Library.

Taking in charge of Slip Road on The Rise Mount Merrion – DLRCC Citizen Space

Nov 18, 2018

DLR CC has given notice of its intention to consider the making of a declaration that the slip road on The Rise be taken in charge and be declared as a public road (which includes footpaths).

The Slip road runs parallel to The Rise Mount Merrion starting at the junction of Chestnut Road and continues for 88.2M to its junction with The Close. The latest date for receipt of objections or representations is 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 21st December 2018.

WWI, The RMS Leinster and Mount Merrion

Nov 14, 2018

Despite a population of less than 20, Mount Merrion lost a life to The Somme.

Two Mount Merrion sites brought together for sale at €32m

Nov 3, 2018

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Living With Loss Talk Thursday November 1st

Oct 25, 2018

A free public information evening about Bereavement with guest speaker Niamh Fitzpatrick (Psychologist, sister of Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick). The Alex Hotel, 40—41 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, 5.30pm-8pm.

Cherrygarth Kids Cake Sale raises €200 for Focus Ireland

Sep 21, 2018

The children of Cherrygarth held a cake sale on Sunday August 19th raising €200 for Focus Ireland. The children recently received a lovely letter from Elizabeth Smyth, Focus Ireland Community Fundraiser, to thank them for their kind donation.

Well done to all the young people involved for organising such a very successful, thoughtful and caring fundraiser.