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No.6 | Autumn 2020
Chairperson’s Message
Welcome to the Autumn 2020 edition of in the NEIC Strategic Plan 2020-2022. If and everyone in the community I would
the North East Inner City (NEIC) Initiative you are not already familiar with this plan, like to acknowledge the significant
newsletter. I hope that you are keeping it sets out our priorities across matters of contribution that many of you are making
well at this time. Since our last newsletter policing, employment, education, health, to the local community.
in Spring 2020, much has changed in the environment, sports, families and children Much has continued to happen within the
NEIC, the country and indeed the world for the next three years and is available to community over the last 6 months, details
with the onset of COVID-19. We have all view on our website www.neic.ie. of which you will find in this newsletter. I
been affected by this in many ways and I Although this has been a challenging would encourage you to follow us on www.
would like to offer my sincerest sympathies time for us all, I can assure you that neic.ie and our social media platforms
to anyone who has experienced loss or we will continue with our work. There for details of more exciting projects and
difficulties as a result of the pandemic. was a very positive response from all initiatives throughout the rest of 2020 and
The NEIC Programme Implementation sectors to support the vulnerable and beyond.
Board (PIB) and our partners within the the marginalised over the past number Michael Stone
community have continued working of months. Well done and thanks to all Chair of the NEIC Programme
to provide support to the community who supported this effort. From the Implementation Board
throughout this time. The PIB and each of PIB, Programme Office, community Ovtober 2020
the Sub-Groups have continued to meet groups, businesses, Dublin City Council,
each month, to advance the goals set out government departments, state agencies
published Bike Life Report that if we can
make cycling attractive, safe and easy to
access, more people would be willing to
switch to the bike for their daily commute.
I believe that this route does all of those
Royal Canal Cycle Way
things. I have no doubt that the Royal
Canal Greenway will prove to be very
popular among cyclists in the months
and years ahead, and NTA is delighted to
Get on your bike because the next phase “The Royal Canal Greenway is one of the provide funding for it.”
of the Royal Canal Cycle Way opened in flagship projects in NTA’s Dublin Area The Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route
July! Cycle Network Plan, and the completion is one of a number of routes being
Phase 2 of the route is 0.75km in length of the stretch we are opening today is developed by Dublin City Council as part
and runs from Sheriff St Upper to North a watershed moment for cycling in the of its overall plan for 470km of safer
Strand Road. When complete, the entire Greater Dublin Area,” said Anne Graham, cycling routes throughout the city, and is
route will be over 7km in length and will Chief Executive Officer, National Transport great news for both cyclists in the city and
link Ashtown to the North Quays. Authority. “We know from the recently- for residents of the NEIC.
Dublin North East Inner City
COVID-19 FITZGIBBON STREET GARDA STATION UPDATE
COMMUNITY RESPONSE We’re delighted to announce that the
The Dublin City COVID-19 Community
refurbishment of Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station
Response to assist vulnerable
is progressing well. The Fitzgibbon Street Garda
members of our community is being
Station redevelopment project will create a new
managed via Dublin City Council’s
community-oriented policing centre which is great
Customer Services Centre.
news for the NEIC.
If you know someone who needs
Facilities at the new station will include a fully
assistance or you need assistance
equipped victim’s suite, i.e. community engagement
yourself, the contact details are:
room, doctor’s room, interview suite, refreshment
• Tel. 01 222 8555
and rest facilities for victims and their families. With
• E-Mail covidsupport@dublincity.ie
a slight delay due to COVID-19 when construction
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week
workers could not be on-site, the works are now set
Further details available at
for completion in March 2021.
http://www.dublincity.ie
psychologist to provide dedicated
BALLYBOUGH PRIDE OF services to the students in these
10 schools. The initiative is a huge
PLACE LIN 3 development in terms of supporting
& NORTH STRAND, DUB
CLEAN UP OF BALLYBOUGH
SAT 31ST OCT (2-4PM) the needs of NEIC pupils, and a big
PM)
SAT 28TH NOV 2020 (2-4
ES APPLY step forward in linking up crucial
SOCIAL DISTANCING RUL An exciting new pilot programme,
149 Clonliffe Ave. We support services.
bags can be collected at called ‘City Connects’, will be
All picker, gloves and blue street. The level of dumping
in our
peop le to clean their own
are asking s. implemented in the 10 NEIC primary Gerry Cullen, former Principal of Mount
area has reached crisis level REPORT ILLEG AL
IT’ APP. ON YOUR PHONE TO schools from the start of October Carmel secondary school has been
DOWNLOAD THE ‘SEE IT, SAY
DUMPING TO D.C.C
nt@dublincity.ie 2020. This will involve City Connects seconded to the post of Programme
E-MAIL: waste.manageme
mun ity and keep our area clean and tidy.
If Co-Ordinators being allocated directly Manager for the NEIC City Connects
Let’s work together as a com s
or mem ories of the area feel free to upload your item to those schools and supplying an Programme pilot.
you have old photos nels.
on our social media chan
.ballyboughdublin.ie
improved range of support services to The Co-ordinators assisting
Twitter, FB, Instagram www
lin@gmail.com NEIC students. Gerry with this work are:
E-mail us at: ballyboughdub
The City Connects Coordinator works Martin Shovlin - St. Vincent
There is a great initiative ongoing with teachers in every classroom GNS, St. Vincent Infants BNS,
between local residents in Ballybough to review the strengths and needs O’Connell
and Dublin City Council to remove of every student each year. The
Sinead Armstrong - Gardiner
illegal dumping and waste. Further Coordinator will develop student
Street, St. Laurence O’Toole NS
details of future clean-up days can be support plans tailored for every
and SNS
found below. Congratulations to all student in their school. They will also
work with school and community Alison Scully - Central Model
involved with the tidy-up process in
partners to help students every step of infant NS, Central Model SNS,
the Ballybough area!
the way, making sure every student is Rutland St. NS
Please report all illegal dumping to:
getting what they need to succeed. The Programme Office would
Dublin City Council, Waste Management
In conjunction with the City Connects like to wish Gerry and his team
Services
pilot, the HSE have recruited 2 all the best with this exciting
Tel: (01) 222 1000
speech and language therapists, 2 new project.
Fax: (01) 454 4830 or (01) 222 4509
Email: waste.management@dublincity.ie occupational therapists and a clinical
Dublin North East Inner City
HERE TO SERVE YOU! Five Lamps Art Festival
Chief Superintendent Paddy McMenamin and
his team received 2 extra vans to provide
increased support to residents of the NEIC
over the past number of months. The vans
have been used to deliver shopping to
elderly residents during COVID-19 and to be
of general assistance within the NEIC. If you
require any assistance please do not hesitate
to contact your local Gardaí @: 01 666 8000
or e-mail dmr.northcentral.community@
Congratulations to all involved in the
garda.ie.
running of this year’s Five Lamps
Arts Festival In celebrating Irelands
National Heritage Week. The Five
NEIC GOES GREEN! Lamps Arts Hub continues to run
all manner of creative and historical
projects throughout the year, including
historic walks, plays and concerts. Be
sure to keep up with them at their
website http://fivelampsarts.ie/
Adopt a tree planning with Mud Island community garden
The next phase of the NEIC Greening Education on how to plant and care for
Strategy will see a number of exciting their tree will also be provided by our
projects that will include community team.
and volunteer groups and local Urban gardens help to create attractive
residents, which means you!!! They have routes for walking and cycling as well
been designed to promote greening as sites for physical activity, recreation
opportunities in selected areas; e.g. green and social interaction with friends and
walls and biodiversity gardens. The North neighbours. Green spaces are also
East Inner City Greening Strategy team will important for mental health. Physical
provide expertise, guidance and resources activity with the natural environment and
to give people the opportunity to carry out the creation of greenery in the community
their own fun greening projects. can go a long way in helping create a
One of these projects to be initiated healthier environment and community for
shortly is the ‘Adopt a Tree Project’ that us all.
will aim to educate everyone on the Keep an eye on D.C.C’s social media
importance of trees in their community channels for more details of this upcoming
and provide a selection of suitable trees project, or contact us at:
for private gardens to choose from. neic@dublincity.ie.
Dublin North East Inner City
NEIC COMMUNITY GRANTS 2020
We would also like to
In July the NEIC Community Grants for 2020 were awarded. In total, €100,000 was awarded say
a big thank you to Gil
to fund projects that will make a difference in your community. This funding will enhance lian
the facilities and equipment of your community organisations and services. In total funding Van Turnhout; forme
r
was provided to 39 different bodies and organisations within the NEIC. Independent Senator
Our successful applicants were as follows: , who
helped with the selec
tion
process. Congratula
• Nottingham Street Residents Group • Mount Carmel Secondary School tions
to all of our successfu
l
• Voice of New communities Drugs & Alcohol • Portland Place & District applicants!
Network (Acts of Compassion Ministries)
• Sherrard Avenue Residents Association
• St. Laurence O’Toole Church
• Adventure Sports Project
• St. Mary’s Early Years’ Service
• Belvedere Youth Club
• O’Connell Secondary School
• ACET Ireland
• Crosscare
• HOPE Hands on Peer Education
• After Schools Education & Support Programme
-New tables, chairs and changing stations • After Care Recovery Group
• St. Laurence O’Tooles National School • Larkin Unemployed Centre
• Larkin Childcare Facility • Sunflower Recycling
• The Five Lamps Arts Festival • Sheriff Youth Club
• Lourdes Day Care Centre • International Youth Club
• North Wall CDP-Little Treasures Community • SWAN Youth Services
Crèche
• Discovery Gospel Choir
• Seville Place Girl Guides
• D-Light Studios
• SAOL Project CLG
• Dublin Simon Community
• Mud Island Community Garden
• Daughters of Charity Community Services
• St. Brigid’s Day Nursery
• Fairview Parkrun
• The Cavan Centre CLG
• The Oasis Centre
• Rising Stars Dance Club
• 99th 2nd Port North Strand Sea Scouts
• Edmund Rice Camp
Dublin North East Inner City
OPERATION RE-ACTIVATION A NEW MEMBER OF THE
D.C.C. Central Area Office in association • Residents from Laurence O’Toole NEIC TEAM!
with the NEIC Programme Office and Court enjoying a sing song and Dublin City Council
Dublin football legend Michael Darragh bingo every Wednesday over the have hired an
Macauley ran a number of activities for summer. Intercultural
NEIC residents of all ages throughout Development Co-
• Senior citizens from Brendan Behan
the summer. A wide range of events Ordinator. This is a
Court being put through their yoga
were run to encourage people to stay new role, focused
paces by Michael Darragh Macauley!
active and interact in a safe, positive on championing
Classes were held every Friday
manner throughout the Covid-19 diversity and
afternoon.
restrictions. They included: inclusion in the NEIC.
Joy Eniola started in
• Local residents of the NEIC enjoying
this role on June 22nd. Joy has worked
a kayaking session on the river Liffey.
professionally and in a voluntary
Free kayaking sessions ran every
capacity with many different groups
Tuesday during the summer months.
over the years including youth, elderly,
• Kids from the NEIC participating in people recovering from addiction, and
the 2nd Annual NEIC GAA Cúl Camp families affected by HIV/AIDs. Most
in association with Scoil Uí Chonaill. recently, Joy worked with Crosscare,
The camp was a huge success and supporting individuals and families
participants even got a special tour experiencing homelessness.
of Croke Park. Joy loves travelling and has lived
with and worked with people from
all over the world and has seen how
acceptance of others with different
cultural and religious backgrounds can
enhance individuals and communities.
She loves hearing people’s stories
and believes there is a lot more that
connects us than separates us. One of
her favourite quotes is one from W.B.
Yeats “There are no strangers here,
only friends you haven’t met yet”.
Having worked in the area for nearly
five years, Joy loves the community
feel and buzz around the NEIC, the
resilience of the people who live and
work here, and the enthusiasm of
community groups and organisations
to make a real difference despite
the many challenges. Joy can be
contacted at: joy.eniola@dublincity.ie
We all wish Joy every success in her
new role.
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Community have information
Joseph’s CBS. Whenavailable in a
delighted tocoming to the
share this picture of
students graduate from the P-TECH programme, varietythey earn both
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to a third-level
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For further information we
Daughter Sheila and Shelly King
cation, and will have the work experience needed to be a highly
can be contacted at neic@dublincity.ie near future
of Lourdes Daycare Centre. The
qualified candidate for employment in IT and related areas. • Croke Villas social
SPACE
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housing throughout
re-development
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local elderly
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social
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seven days a week. The re-development
NEIC Board
HELP STOP CORONA VIRUS. was happy to (Clúid Housing)
assist the operation of
• Poplar Row social
YOU CAN SPREAD IT. this vital service by providing funding
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for a new blast chiller for the kitchen.
WASH YOUR HANDS! (Oaklee Housing)
Well done to all at the Lourdes
• Royal Canal Premium
Daycare Centre!! Cycle Route Phase 2 –
Produced by Dublin City Council
Programme Office Team (l to r: Clare Butler, Bláthnaid Conlon, Michael O’Riordan, Mary Knox O’Brien, Ursula Donnellan, Bruce McDevitt.) Sheriff St. Upper to North
Strand Road
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If you would like further information on the work of the
Programme Implementation Board and Sub-Groups or if you wish Gym Equipment installed in
Programme Office
- Mud Island
Lots of news and videos available
to bring any matter to the attention of the Board please contact
on www.neic.ie/news Diamond Park in and March www.neic.ie/downloads for details.
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the Programme Office directly. Closing Date for applications
Please like and follow NEIC Facebook E www.facebook.com/dneic/ and Instagram1st
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QNovember 2017.
‘Walk with Light’ is a display of artwork
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The North East Inner City
made by children from the St. Laurence
O’Toole Recreation Centre, Sheriff St
Initiative is funded by the
during a series of outreach workshops Coder Dojo coding skills workshops in
Charleville Mall Library running until
Government
with an artist and educator from the
Hugh Lane Gallery. Nov 2017 Local Children participating in a Fencing taster class at St. Laurence O’Toole Recrea-
tional Centre
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