Mount Merrion Historical Society “If Those Trees Could Speak”

The third talk of the MMHS 2023/2024 season will be held on December the 7th at 8pm in the Community Centre in Mount Merrion. The following is the details of the talk and the presenter. If Those Trees Could Speak – the story of an ascendancy family in Ireland presented by Frank Tracy Hugh Hamon Massy came to Ireland with Cromwell in 1649. He was a Cavalry officer who campaigned in Munster. Following the Cromwellian campaign he was granted extensive landholdings in Co. Limerick. By the end of the nineteenth century the Massy family had accumulated 34,000 acres of land and...

MMRA Winter Newsletter 2023

The MMRA Winter Newsletter sets out an update of recent events and community initiatives concerning the environment, traffic, planning  and security.  Hard copies of the Newsletter will delivered to residents of Mount Merrion in week commencing 20th...

Dublin Canvas initiative

As part of an idea to bring flashes of colour and creativity to everyday objects in our city the Dublin Canvas initiative have rolled out the “Less grey, more play” series of artwork features. Earlier this year MMRA put forward a list of traffic signal boxes in Mount Merrion to be considered in the Dublin Canvas summer schedule of works. We are delighted to report that two traffic signal boxes on Foster/North Avenue and Stillorgan/Booterstown Avenue were in...

Laneway between Deerpark Road and Wilson Road

Laneway between Deerpark Road and Wilson Road (between The Pinnacle and C+F Motors) Tailte Eireann (Land Registry) have confirmed to MMRA that ownership of the existing public laneway  is no longer sought by the entity which is seeking first registration of lands occupied by the car garages. MMRA has requested the developers of the Pinnacle to confirm the construction details and the timelines for restoration of the public laneway to its previous full width in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition. MMRA...

The Plaza Planters

Well done and thanks to all the Plaza Planters on  planting up and keeping the weeds under control on the two island beds on Trees Road. Mount Merrion is blooming thanks to all your hard work!    ...

Mount Merrion Scouts are looking for your support | Information Night Sunday 24th September | Local Scout Hall

Save our scouts! Mount Merrion Scout troop is reaching out for help. To maintain the local troop more parent leaders/young adults are needed. Join with your child and enjoy a varied programme with hikes/camping and skill development. Please think about joining them on their information night. September 24th, in the local scout hall beside the church 7.30pm.   RSVP via Info@86thmountmerrionscouts.ie...