National Biodiversity Week – Free DLR Events May 15th – 23rd
DLR Biodiversity team are running a range of free online events throughout the week. For details of all events and how to register click here.
MMRA Art Exhibition Finishes
The MMRA ‘Wildlife and Gardens of Mount Merrion’ Winter Art Exhibition finished a great two month run in Stillorgan Village Shopping Centre today. Thank you to all involved in making it such a success.
Planning Information Update
The planning status of current sites that may have significant impact in Mount Merrion and general planning matters controlled directly by DLRCC but affecting residents including the proposed Cycle Route through Mount Merrion and the DLRCC County Development Plan.
Door to door Traders, Repairs & Garden Services – Security Tips
People routinely employ door-to-door traders and repair people / contractors. Some of these people carry out very little work and charge exorbitant amounts of money for their services. Community Garda John O’Shea advises the following simple measures people should do before getting any work done, whether the job is €50 or €50,000. When Procuring a Builder/ Tradesmen or Garden Services: Check if the company is on the Companies Registration Office Ireland on www.cro.ie Verify the company or person has insurance. Verify the company or person has a VAT number. Ask for 3 references. Residents should visit and talk to people who have used said company or person. Even when employing a reputable company always use a method of payment that is traceable e.g. electronic payments. Never engage a person who insists on cash payment for services offered. They want cash as it’s non traceable and cannot be traced by revenue or social welfare. Be particularly careful where sales documentation only displays mobile contact numbers or incomplete addresses. Telephone directory enquiries can assist in establishing the credibility and bona-fides of the company or individual concerned. Whilst there is no guarantee to the standard of work being done these measures may reduce the probability of sub-standard work. Useful Links: Security Tips from Garda John O’Shea Neighbourhood Watch Text Alert Mount Merrion Blackrock Garda Station: 01 666 5200 or phone...Fresh Flowers on The Rise
When Mount Merrion Residents Association learned that the Council was no longer going to replant and tend the three-tier Planters dotted around Mount Merrion we approached the Council for permission for MMRA to do it. The Council recommended we use peat-free compost and bee and wildlife friendly perennials. MMRA approached SuperValu on The Rise for Sponsorship for the three on The Rise, this was promptly and generously given. MMRA Gardening Volunteers have now replanted, in new compost, the three Planters with perennials. They should give joy for years to come. The Flower Box, The Merrion Tree and SuperValu have each undertaken to keep one watered. Many thanks to all involved in keeping Mount Merrion...WeCount School Pilot Project: Traffic & Air Pollution monitoring
Overview of WeCount, a citizen science project for traffic and air pollution monitoring, being rolled out to primary and secondary schools in Ireland in 2021.