BusConnects Revision
Mary welcomes the publication of a revised bus network redesign proposals and encourages commuters to have their say. Mary particularly welcomes the fact the NTA responded to representations from Mary and others for retention of local bus services. The revised plans will retain local bus services for Cabra, Glasnevin, Navan Road, Drumcondra and East Wall […]
Shandon Pitch & Putt
Phibsborough is home to one of Ireland’s oldest Pitch & Putt clubs based right on its doorstep, HERE in Shandon, Dublin 7. Mary was delighted to support Shandon Pitch & Putt’s open invite to new members when they celebrated the benefits of active living at all ages during “Active Living Week”. Shandon Pitch & Putt […]
Children First
When it comes to child protection children must all be put first. Mary joined Tusla, Child and Family Agency, to promote support Tusla Child Protection and Welfare Strategy information Roadshow which was held in St Finbars GAA. The event gave members of the local Child & Family Support Networks an opportunity to learn more about […]
Cabra Community College
Mary actively supported the campaign for a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Dublin 7. Resulting from the campaign Cabra Community College will operate from September 2020 under the partnership of City of Dublin ETB and Educate Together. On Tuesday 22nd October, at 7pm there will be an open evening in the college where the school […]
Na Fianna & DCU Partnership
Mary was delighted to deputise for the Lord Mayor at the launch of CLG Na Fianna and DCU’s Community Partnership at Na Fianna’s clubhouse on St Mobhi Road. This 7 year agreement enables shared access to facilities, internships, promotion of the Irish language, cultural activities, volunteering & coaching initiatives. Click HERE to read more about […]
Shandon Drive Trees
Following Mary’s representations to Dublin City Council asking for better tree management on Shandon Drive, DCC has advised Mary that the Parks Division have inspected the trees along Shandon Drive and they have been added to the annual tree care program. Parks plan to crown raise these trees before the end of the year but […]
Phibsborough Dereliction
After ten years Mary’s determination to address and reverse dereliction on Connaught Street is paying off. Dublin City Council compulsorily purchased 19 & 21 Connaught street, is renovating them and restoring them to family homes.
Stoneybatter Greening
Dublin City Council propose developing a plan to increase greening in Stoneybatter. Dublin City Council are inviting local residents and businesses to get involved in designing the plan by participating in a number of workshops. For more information about the Greening project please click HERE and to register for the workshops please email: greeningstoneybatter@dublincity.ie
Our Lady Help of Christians
As a former pupil of Our Lady Help of Christians Girls National School on the Navan Road, Mary was honoured to be invited by the school community to join their 50th anniversary celebrations. In June with permission from the OPW the girls from the student’s council, teachers, parents and Mary planted a tree in the […]
Irish Water
Mary recently met with Irish Water to address issues in the Cabra Glasnevin ward with water supply and flooding. Included in the issues Mary raised were : Poor water pressure in Cabra and the Navan Road areas Flooding in Cabra East – Click HERE for latest response from Irish water Quality of path/road works related […]