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WINTER 2018
Highlights of the
2019 Council Budget
INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL
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2019 COUNCIL BUDGET........... 03
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Welcome to our winter edition of the dlr times, which
will give you some insight into how the Council will
MARLAY PARK
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dlr libraries
be allocating the revenue budget for 2019. The TIME: Sep 9am to 8pm | Oct 9am
dlr PUBLIC INFORMATION adoption of the budget reflects dlr’s commitment to 6pm | Nov – Jan 9am to 5pm dlr LEXICON
dlr Christmas Festival ........................ 04 to shaping and promoting a smart, vibrant county Feb – Mar 9am to 6pm | Apr 9am Haigh Terrace, Dún Laoghaire
which is attractive, inclusive and accessible to to 9pm | May – Aug 9am to 10pm
dlr Climate Change Action Plan ......... 04 all. I particularly welcome the funding for climate
TEL: 01 280 1147
TIME: Mon – Thur 9.30am – 8pm
Competition: New Year New You! ......... 04 change initiatives as the promotion of environmental SHANGANAGH PARK Fri to Sat 9.30am – 5pm | Sun
measures is critical to our future generations. I am Shankill 12noon – 4pm
pleased also that this budget is pro-business – a TIME: Open Access.
COUNCIL BUDGET SPECIAL .... 05 number of initiatives offered to local businesses will BLACKROCK
Budget Expenditure 2019 ................. 06
provide opportunities to prosper and improve quality PEOPLE’S PARK Blackrock Town Hall,
of life generally. Please support our local traders this Park Road, Dún Laoghaire Main Street
Budget Income 2019 ........................ 07 Christmas season. A very happy Christmas to you all! TIME: Dec – Mar 8am to 4.30pm TEL: 01 288 8117
Budget Highlights ............................. 08 CLLR. OSSIAN SMYTH Apr – May 8am to 7.30pm | Jun – TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am –
Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct – Nov 8am 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur
to 7.30pm 1.15pm – 8pm
NEWS
Housing Delivery Programme ............. 09
Message from the KILLINEY HILL PARK CABINTEELY*
dlr Chief Executive Killiney Hill Road
TIME: Open Access.
Old Bray Road, Cabinteely
TEL: 01 285 5363
2018 was a significant year for dlr. With the Elected TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri* & Sat*
dlr STAFF PROFILE Members we agreed the largest revenue budget
CABINTEELY PARK 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue &
in over a decade, totalling over €183 million. We Thur 2pm – 8pm
Ian Smalley ..................................... 09 saw the dissolution of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Old Bray Road, Cabinteely
TIMES: Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct
Company and the transfer of the Harbour to
8am to 7pm | Nov – Jan 8am to DALKEY
the Council, which presents us with an exciting 5pm | Feb 8am to 6pm | Mar 8am Castle Street, Dalkey
dlr ARTS & LIBRARY EVENTS opportunity for the future development of the to 7pm | Apr 8am to 8pm | May – TEL: 01 285 5317
harbour. We were also allocated over €2.2m under
My Open Library in Deansgrange ....... 10 Aug 8am to 10.30pm TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am –
the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, 1pm, 2pm – 5pm | Tue & Thur
Mountains to Sea 2019 .................... 10 which is part of Project 2040, with approval in 1.15pm – 8pm
BLACKROCK PARK
What’s On in dlr LexIcon ................... 11 principle received for a number of other projects. Rock Road, Blackrock
We opened the new Civic Hub, providing for TIME: Sep 8am to 8pm | Oct 8am DEANSGRANGE
to 7pm | Nov – Jan 8am to 4.30pm Clonkeen Drive, Deansgrange
improvement in our service delivery and emphasising
YOUR dlr COUNCILLORS .......... 12 our focus on people. We also opened the new Feb – Mar 8am to 6pm | Apr 8am TEL: 01 285 0860
to 8pm | May – Aug 8am to 9pm TIME: Mon 10am – 5pm | Tue
Council Chamber, an accessible space dedicated to Thur 10am – 8pm | Fri & Sat
to the enhancement of local democracy. 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm
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2019 will be a busy year, with local government Churchview Road, Cabinteely
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown elections in May, many sports events, a series TIME: Open Access. DUNDRUM
Upper Churchtown Road,
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the Harbour, and the continuing development of
Cherrywood and Shanganagh.
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Annual B
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COUNCIL
2019
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Buiséad
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Council Budget
Overview
The dlr Annual Budget In preparing the dlr Annual Budget, we must age-friendly initiatives. The additional expenditure
consider, hand in hand with our statutory obligations, allows for enhanced service levels across a range
2019 commits to a spend of our delivery of the Council’s corporate objectives and of departments and services, focusing strongly on
balancing the many and varied needs of residents, increasing supports for people living and working in
€183.8 million on services businesses and visitors to our county. The extent to our county, and for those visiting our many beautiful
in the county for the coming which the Council can meet these needs is partly places and attractions.
determined by the general economic conditions.
year, a substantial increase of The recovery of our economy has, for the first time
The Budget further allows for increased spend on
Climate Change initiatives and funding towards the
€7 million on Budget 2018. in many years, allowed us to deliver an expansion
upkeep of our high-quality public realm. We will also
of services across all areas. This Budget reflects the
continue with improvements to our beaches and
increased buoyancy and upturn in the economy.
bathing areas and will provide disability access to an
There will be no increase in commercial rates, no additional two bathing areas in the county next year.
increase in housing rents and environmental and
The Budget increase will also enable us to continue
parking charges will remain stable for the first time
to be at the forefront of local government’s
in a decade. An additional €830,000 has been
transformation agenda, continuing our work on
made available for the provision of homeless services
Smart Dublin and building on the digitisation of
and the number of inspections carried out in the
our dlr Grants Scheme. The year 2019 will see
private rental sector will increase by 150%, due to an
the development of a new Tenant Portal which will
increase in Budget provision.
assist housing clients from the moment they make
The uplift in construction development activity across their application.
the county has impacted positively on the 2019
You can see more highlights of the dlr Budget on
Budget. An increase in income of €2.4 million from
pages 5-8 of this issue.
commercial rates will allow for more effective service
delivery and a number of new initiatives; including
the roll-out of electric car charging points, village
clean-ups across the county and an expansion of our
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Public Information
dlr Climate Change
Action Plan
In the New Year, the Council will publish its draft Climate Change
Action Plan for public consultation. It will set out how the Council
will improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas
A new addition
emissions in its own buildings and operations, whilst making
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown a more climate-resilient location, with
engaged and informed citizens.
to the Dún Laoghaire The Plan will demonstrate our desire to exceed local government
targets through on-going and planned actions in five key areas:
Energy and Buildings, Transport, Flood Resilience, Nature-based
skyline this Christmas solutions and Resource Management.
Once adopted, the Plan will have a five year life, during which its
actions will be continuously monitored and evaluated and will be
We hope you are all very much enjoying the Christmas festival in Dún Laoghaire this year. If you
used to inform future initiatives as we work towards becoming a
haven’t yet visited, there’s lots to entertain you. We have an iconic Ferris wheel at Moran Park,
low-carbon society.
beside dlr LexIcon, until 2 January. A wonder of modern engineering when it was built in 1955 and
still a sight to behold, the 55ft wheel reportedly featured in the original Grease movie and provides
spectacular views over the harbour. It is surrounded by a vintage carnival, North Pole Post Box and a
charming Christmas market adding to the winter wonderland feel. Competition
The Dún Laoghaire Christmas Market is a feast for the seasonal senses with carefully selected
vendors selling authentic hand-made gifts and delicious treats every weekend until 23 December on
the Metals and opposite dlr LexIcon from 11am to 7pm. Aromas of gourmet sausages, Hungarian
beef goulash soup and lángos, German gluhwein, crepes and steaming hot chocolate fill the air
as you wander through the Christmas Market, surrounded by hand-crafted gifts and decorations,
jewellery, metal art, sculpture and a whole host of quality artisan gifts and treats that are made by
hand with love.
Dún Laoghaire Town Centre has over 280 retail outlets and businesses so why not avoid city-centre
crowds and stuffed out-of-town shopping centres and instead browse, shop, relax and soak up the
festive spirit of our beautiful seaside town? Extra trading hours and exclusive in-store promotions all
add to the festive cheer.
And don’t forget our dlr Christmas parking promotion – another very good reason to shop local this
Christmas. For every hour of on-street parking purchased across the county, get one hour free! This
New Year New You!
promotion runs until 5 January 2019. Let dlr Leisure Services help you get into shape for the
New Year. Enter our fantastic competition to win one of two
annual passes to any of their centres! Located across the
End of year,
county at Ballyogan, Loughlinstown, Meadowbrook and
Monkstown, these great facilities have fully equipped gyms,
excellent pools, fitness studios and all-weather pitches.
end of car? dlr Leisure Centres have an extremely positive impact on
the local communities they serve. Any profits they make
go directly back into helping the local community, through
Is your car or van past its “sell by” date? job creation, facility improvements, or the provision of new
Are you looking to dispose of it? dlr can programmes and services.
remove and dispose of “end of life” vehicles,
To enter, all you have to do is sign up to receive the dlr times
free of charge. If you want to arrange to get
by email. Log on to dlrcoco.ie/dlrleisurecompetition and
one removed, or to report an abandoned
register your details by 24 January 2019. The lucky winners
car in your area, get in touch with us at
will be notified the following day.
01-205 4817 or email environ@dlrcoco.ie
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INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL
Budget 2019 Special
Budget 2019
highlights
In the following pages we briefly
explain where the €183.8 million
allocated to services in dlr Annual
Budget 2019 will be spent.
€ 800k € 500k
Increased provision for road restoration
increase has been made and patching programme.
available for the provision of
homeless services.
150% 733k
€
awarded in Universal Grants to aid
increase in private rental inspections. communities. This represents an
Corresponding uplift in budget of €245,000. increase of €50,000 on 2018.
€ 150k € 40k
allocated to
€ 200k
allocated to Tree Planting
allocated to Climate and Pruning.
Change Initiatives. age friendly expo.
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Budget 2019 Special
Main categories of
Expenditure 2019
Local Property Tax - LA Housing €346,500 (0.2%)
Payroll and Staff Costs
Other Expenses €1,055,500 (0.6%) €54,663,400
(29.7%)
Members Payments and Allowances €1,165,400 (0.6%)
Other Establishment Expenses, incl. LA Buildings
Repairs, Maintenance & Security €1,915,700 (1.0%) Minor Contracts - Trade
Materials & Stores Issues Services & other works
€2,238,000 (1.2%) €25,507,800
(13.9%)
Consultancy & Professional Fees
€2,251,700 (1.2%)
Rent & Rates on Local Authority Buildings
€2,466,600 (1.3%) Agency Services &
Other Local
Other Operational Expenses, incl. Arts, Authority Payments
Libraries and Community Events €22,655,000
€2,975,400 (1.6%) (12.3%)
Plant & Equipment, including
Repairs and Maintenance
€3,587,900(2.0%) RAS & Social Leasing
Energy Payments
€3,679,700 (2.0%) €12,750,600
(6.9%)
Refunds incl. Vacancy refunds, Bad Debt
Provisions and Write offs
€3,779,400 (2.1%) Pensions & Gratuities
€12,350,100
Administration Expenses incl. IT, (6.7%)
Communication and Training
€5,711,80 (3.1%)
Insurance, Loan repayments
Transfers to Capital
and Financial Charges
€6,080,000
€11,836,800
(3.3%) Grants, Voluntary and (6.4%)
Statutory Contributions
€6,870,500 (3.7%)
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INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCILBudget 2019 Special
Main categories of
Income 2019
Commerical Rates
Housing Loans Interest & Charges €294,800 (0.2%) €84,515,900
NPPR €300,000 (0.2%) (46.0%)
Licences, including Dog Licences
€303,600 (0.2%)
Recreation & Amenity Activities Grants, including Local
(incl. Golf Course and Pitches) Property Tax Self Funding
€457,400 (0.2%) €34,409,900
(18.7%)
Fire Charges
€550,000 (0.3%)
Transfers from Reserves
€1,329,200 (0.7%) Housing Rents,
including RAS Rents
Provision for Credit Balance €16,139,700
€1,500,000 (0.8%) (8.8%)
Planning Fees
€1,513,400 (0.8%)
Local Property Tax -
Superannuation Discretionary
€1,846,700 (1.0%) €10,864,200
(5.9%)
Property Rental & Leasing of Land
€2,311,100 (1.3%)
Irish Water
Contributions from other LAs €8,303,700
€2,482,800 (1.4%) (4.5%)
Miscellaneous Income Parking Fees/Charges
€4,587,100 €7,412,100
(2.5%) Other Fees/Charges (4.0%)
€4,766,200 (2.6%)
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dlr times 07Budget 2019 Special
Budget 2019
highlights
€ 110k
allocated to Columbarium Wall in
€ 150k
allocated to village
Deansgrange Cemetery for the
interment of ashes.
clean-ups.
Roll-out of Electric
Charging Points. 30k
€
allocated to free disposal
€ 25k
allocated to
uplighting.
of bed mattresses.
€ 15k € 80k
allocated to playgrounds.
€ 44k
allocated to allocated to
removal of leaves. weed removal.
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INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCILNews dlr staff profile
Housing Delivery
Ian Smalley
dlr PARKS AND LANDSCAPE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Programme Ian is the Administrative
Officer in the Parks and
Landscape Section of
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council continues to focus the Municipal Services
on the provision of suitable, cost-effective, good-quality Department. After graduating from university
accommodation and housing support for people in 1988, Ian worked in the UK for a number
in need of homes. of years before upping sticks and heading off
This December we completed around the world in the mid-1990s. He moved
construction on 44 new homes to Ireland in 1997 and has worked for dlr
at Rosemount Court, which are
comprised of 12 x 1-bed apartments,
ever since.
4 x 2-bed, 27 x 3-bed and 1 x 5-bed
houses, which will be home to 12
individuals and 32 families. What do you do?
This scheme was built in close My main areas of responsibility are Parks and Cemeteries
proximity to existing services on a administration, overseeing the dlr Events programme, which
brownfield site previously occupied
is a series of at least 8 free family-orientated events held
by a small, multi-storey flat complex.
annually in the County’s Parks and Open Spaces, supervising
The building of new homes remains
the organisation and running of the Marlay Park concerts and
a major pillar of our housing delivery
programme, with 101 new homes
administering the dlr Events grant application scheme, which
completed by early December and provides about €160k per annum in funding.
a further 50 to be completed and
Moyola Court allocated to families and individuals in
need of housing in the coming weeks.
What is your typical work day like?
However, we employ all delivery options provided for under Rebuilding Ireland, such as the
Buy and Renew Scheme, which focuses on older housing in need of upgrading works that
With the range of responsibilities in the job, I can never
will reduce dereliction and improve streetscapes. Major refurbishment works will shortly be be sure what issues are going to arise each day. With
completed on 12 homes in Moyola which we acquired last year through this Scheme. the best will in the world, and despite efforts to keep to a
structure, there are always issues arising which take me
While dlr has a low number of vacant properties, the Council recognises that there are some
from my planned routine. This might range from assessing
empty residential properties which would make lovely homes with some upgrading works. The
applications from community groups for a cultural event
Housing Department can help owners turn these properties into comfortable dwellings, by
providing financial assistance through the Government-funded Repair and Leasing Initiative. grant, discussing revisions to the design of the Columbarium
walls in Deansgrange Cemetery, or a site visit to assess the
While the Council makes full use of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, to
requirements of the Dún Laoghaire Christmas Market. All
acquire housing units in private developments, we are also interested in buying partially
the while dealing with whatever correspondence may arrive
completed or turn-key developments in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, such as the development
during the day.
of 6 apartments and 8 houses at Dunedin which we have acquired and will allocate before the
end of 2018.
The Council will also consider the purchase of serviced land, sites with planning permission
and land zoned for residential development. What is the most difficult part of your job?
Are you the owner of a vacant residential property in need of improvement works? That’s easy to answer! Deciding how to get all those Samhain
Are you the developer of a completed, or partially completed, residential scheme?
wristbands to the public in the most effective and fairest
way possible!
Are you the owner of a serviced site or land zoned for residential development?
We are interested in buying:
• Vacant residential properties; What is the most rewarding part of your job?
• Serviced land, sites with planning permission, partially completed developments, or turn- It’s always nice to see positive comments on social media
key developments;
in relation to the events we run or the work we do. This is
• Land zoned and suitable for residential development; all due in large part to the tireless and enthusiastic work of
• Residential schemes completed or partially completed. the teams in Parks administration, Parks operations and the
Cemeteries, much of which takes place behind the scenes.
Why not talk to us so that we can advise you of your options. Contact secretariat@dlrcoco.ie
or phone 01 205 4765.
INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL
dlr times 09Arts & Library Events
My Open Library in Deansgrange Healthy
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is the first local authority in Dublin to introduce My Open
Library, a new service facilitating additional opening hours at Deansgrange Library. My Open Library
Ireland
offers extended opening hours to library members on a self-service basis outside normal opening
hours, from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Opening hours with library staff present
at your Library
The second phase of the Healthy Ireland programme “Eat, think
are as normal, and staffing levels at all libraries are not affected by the service. With the support of
and be Well” was launched in November, and once again, dlr
government funding, My Open Library is already operational in Banagher and Tullamore Libraries in
Libraries will be programming health and well-being events and
Offaly, and Tubercurry Library in Sligo.
talks for early 2019 and beyond. Further details in our next
My Open Library facilitates access to Deansgrange Library for the wider community. Users can What’s On Event Guide available in January.
access the library at times that suit them best, especially for those who cannot get to the library
during normal opening times. Further information on how to register for the My Open Library service
can be obtained from the staff in Deangrange Library on 01 285 0860 or deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie
Mountains to Sea dlr
Book Festival 2019
PETER CAVANAGH
We are delighted to announce that
the 2019 Mountains to Sea dlr Book
Festival will take place between
28-31 March.
The theme of this latest gathering
of the literary clans is ‘Speaking
with Strangers’. Amongst the many
wonderful storytellers visiting us will
be Margaret Drabble, Emilie Pine,
Sally Rooney, Stephen Rea, Kate
Mosse, Tracey Thorn, John Kelly
Margaret Drabble
and John Boyne.
This year’s Children’s Programme sees Sara Keating, who
Oonagh Brennan Senior Librarian, An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ossian Smyth and Mairéad Owens, County Librarian. has been working with schools on Adopt An Author, as guest
Associate Writer. We’ve also lined up a very special performance
of Roald Dahl’s wonderful Little Red Riding Hood starring Conor
Mo Leabharlann Oscailte Linehan and Kathy Rose O’Brien. Programme details and ticket
information on mountainstosea.ie by the end of December.
Is é Comhairle Contae Dhún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin an chéad údarás áitiúil i mBaile Átha Cliath
Get more bag
a chuir Mo Leabharlann Oscailte i bhfeidhm. Is seirbhís nua í lena n-éascaítear uaireanta oscailte
breise ag Leabharlann Ghráinseach an Déin. Le Mo Leabharlann Oscailte cuirtear uaireanta oscailte
breise ar fáil do bhaill leabharlainne, ar bhonn féinseirbhíse, lasmuigh de na gnáthuaireanta oscailte,
ó 8am go dtí 10pm, 7 lá sa tseachtain, 365 lá sa bhliain. Beidh na huaireanta oscailte a mbeidh
for your book
foireann leabharlainne i láthair lena linn fós mar an gcéanna, agus ní bheidh aon tionchar ag an with our new
tseirbhís nua ar líon na mball foirne sna leabharlanna uile. Le tacaíocht ó mhaoiniú an Rialtais, tá Mo
Leabharlann Oscailte curtha i bhfeidhm cheana féin i Leabharlann Bheannchair agus i Leabharlann
book set bags!
Thulach Mhór i gContae Uíbh Fháilí agus i Leabharlann Thobar an Choire i gContae Shligigh. Our stylish library bags will be available free to book club
members and schools when they borrow one of our book
Éascaítear rochtain ar Leabharlann Ghráinseach an Déin don phobal i gcoitinne le Mo Leabharlann
sets from January onwards! For further information see
Oscailte. Is féidir le húsáideoirí rochtain a fháil ar an leabharlann ag na hamanna a oireann is fearr
libraries.dlrcoco.ie/find-and-renew/book-choices/book-sets
dóibh, go háirithe dóibh siúd nach féidir leo teacht chuig an leabharlann le linn gnáthuaireanta
oscailte. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais faoi chlárú le Mo Leabharlann Oscailte a fháil ón bhfoireann i And don’t miss our two new bookclubs - LGBTQ+ and Cinema
Leabharlann Ghráinseach an Déin ar 01 285 0860 nó ag deansgrangelib@dlrcoco.ie - starting in January - Email dlrlexiconlib@dlrcoco.ie for
more information.
Autism-friendly libraries
What’s On Event Guide In 2019 we want to make dlr Libraries even
friendlier, more accessible and inclusive
Keep an eye out for our next What’s On Event Guide which will spaces for those with Autism with a whole
be available in early January in each dlr library and many other range of initiatives ranging from Quiet
locations around the county! Highlights include Healthy Ireland Tuesdays to Autism-friendly film screenings.
events, February’s dlr Lexicon Family Day, Seachtain na Gaeilge We will also have an Art and Learning course
which returns from 1-17 March, and much, much more! for Adults with Autism starting at the end of
January. See our What’s On Guide in January
for more information. And if you have any ideas around Autism
and public libraries please tell us at libraryculture@dlrcoco.ie.
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INFORMATION AND NEWS FROM DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCILArts & Library Events
Dunleary Lifeboat Project
Level 3, dlr LexIcon; 21 January-4 February, 2019.
Municipal Gallery,
Launching 21 January, 7pm-8pm. All welcome!
The Dunleary Lifeboat Project aims to restore Dunleary Lifeboat
dlr LexIcon
No 698 to full sea-going condition to be used as a heritage
asset. The exhibition will trace the story of the Dunleary Lifeboat
and her future as part of Dún Laoghaire’s rich maritime culture.
Peripheries:
Patrick Graham,
Eddie Kennedy,
My Expressive Journey: Sinéad Ní
Level 3, dlr LexIcon; 5 February-17 March, 2019 Mhaonaigh
My Expressive Journey is a collection of works produced by 24 November– 20
As I Roved Out, 2018, Patrick Graham;
Purple House support group members who explore various January, 2019 courtesy Hillsboro Fine Art
media in a therapeutic environment. Purple House also offers
Curated by Hillsboro Fine Art’s John Daly, this exhibition brings
health awareness campaigns aimed at 18-30 year olds. Full
together, from different generations, three of Ireland’s finest
details of all services at purplehouse.ie
contemporary painters – Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh (b. 1977),
Eddie Kennedy (b. 1960) and Patrick Graham (b. 1943).
F.M. O’Flanagan: There are many links that make them complementary neighbours
in this gallery, not least their love of the sea and connection to
Recorder of Dalkey Dún Laoghaire and its environs.
Level 5, dlr LexIcon; 5 February-31 March, 2019
Frank Milo O’Flanagan was a Dalkey resident and founding
member of many local clubs and associations. Curated by and the tide was way out:
David Gunning, Archivist in Residence at dlr LexIcon, it Paul Hallahan & Lee Welch
features a treasure trove of historical material. 2 February–31 March, 2019
This exhibition of painted works finds its creators looking to
Iceland Expedition
WOUTER JAN STRIETMAN
Utopia and the end of perceived history. And the tide was way out
will encompass the gallery space, working with the architecture
– Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
of the building to pose questions of how we, as artists, see
Studio Theatre, dlr Lexicon; the world with a combination of fable-based and abstracted
Monday 14 January, 2019 at 7pm landscape paintings.
Join IWDG as they share stories, images and
Young Filmmakers
videos from their recent exciting expedition
to Iceland on board the Celtic Mist. Learn
Celtic Mist off Ólfasvik in Snæsfellness in the Western Fjords, Iceland
also about the humpback whale population,
some of whom can be found in Irish waters. Win Award
First Dáil Centenary Talk
with Michael Doran
Studio Theatre, dlr LexIcon; Tuesday 22 January, 2019 at 12.45
We are delighted to welcome Michael Doran to dlr LexIcon to give a talk on the centenary of the
First Dáil. Convened on 21 January, 1919 in the Mansion House, it was presided over by the first
President of Dáil Éireann, Cathal Brugha. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked at eventbrite.ie
using ‘Michael Doran First Dáil’ as the search term.
Healthy Ireland: Huge congratulations to the young movie-makers from the
Grainstore, dlr’s Youth Arts facility, who won the NOISE Flicks
Rangan Chatterjee and Stephen & David Flynn, AKA The Happy Pear, Concept Award 2018 at October’s youth film festival. Their film,
in conversation with Sue Leonard. Strings Attached, was created and made over an intensive period
in June. It is an impressive achievement, particularly from young
dlr LexIcon; Thursday 24 January, 2019 at 8pm
people who have only been working together for a short time.
Tickets €12 & €15 from eventbrite.ie
Join us for an evening with bestselling authors
Make sure and keep an eye on the What’s On section of
Dr Rangan Chatterjee and The Happy Pear twins
dlrcoco.ie/arts for details of the Gallery Learning Programme.
where they will demonstrate how you can live a
Lots of workshops, talks, tours and special events for all ages, as
healthier, calmer and less stressed existence.
well as our dementia-friendly gallery tours and the ever-popular
Open Studio every Friday morning.
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