Environment Notices
Redesdale Road Car Park Biodiversity Project Phase 2- Installation of 500+ Plants
Heroic work done on Saturday with over 500+ plants installed at the top of Redesdale Road. An explosion of colour is promised with Spring daffodils and the summer blues of Agapanthus – a haven for biodiversity and our bumble bees.
read morePublic Consultation on the Draft Dublin Region Air Quality Plan 2021
The four Dublin Local Authorities have prepared a Draft Dublin Region Air Quality Plan, to reduce levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in ambient air in Dublin. The draft plan is open for public consultation from October 18 to November
read moreSummer 2021 in Mount Merrion
Update on MMRA Environment activities over the summer with the help of local volunteers.
read moreRedesdale Road Car Park Biodiversity Project
MMRA have secured a grant from DLR for a new planting scheme to enhance the biodiversity of the car park bay at the top of Redesdale Road/ Glenabbey Road near the entrance to Deerpark.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us with cleaning up the site on Saturday 2nd October, 9.00am. All welcome.
read moreDLR Active School Travel Update September 2021
DLR project update on the Active School Travel Safe Walking and Cycling Routes project is available on the DLR website as of Sept 3, 2021.
read morePublic Consultation: Sandyford Business District- Cycle Route Improvements
The Council are seeking views from the public to help inform the scheme design. A Non-Statutory Public Consultation is being held on the scheme from 18th August 2021 to 17th September 2021 (4 weeks).
read moreN11/The Rise Junction Update
Road markings due to be completed under Stop/ Go traffic management on Thursday 15 July and Thursday 22 July.
read moreNew Planting at South Avenue Entrance to Mount Merrion
MMRA, in collaboration with DLR, have organised and part funded the lovely new planting at the entrance to Mount Merrion on South Avenue.
The agapanthus, bergina, ferns and prostate pines will continue the gorgeous planting on the Lower Kilmacud Road. This will be further enhanced by bulbs to give Springtime colour. Your subscriptions to MMRA, and the goodwill of DLR has enabled this project. Thank you to all involved.
read moreSeed & Plant Swap News
The group has been relatively quiet of late with Spring planting complete. Seeds and plants are in situ and, hopefully, many are starting to enjoy the fruits of their labours. However as one resident recently pointed out, the slugs and snails are also enjoying the fruits of OUR labours! What to do?
read moreMMRA Monthly Litter Clean-up
We clean up an area of our own choice for about 1.5 hours and adjourn for a complimentary coffee afterwards. A great way to be outdoors, doing something useful for the Community and meeting new friends! All welcome.
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