Clonliffe lands

Hines have announced intention to develop a 1,600 residential rental and community facilities at the Clonliffe College site in Drumcondra. The plans include development of the following: large creche two GAA full size pitches & clubhouse public open space A Hines video describing the plans can be viewed HERE and a document HERE. The plans…

Traffic Calming Clonliffe Road

Following representations made by Mary in respect of complaints of speeding on Clonliffe Road, DCC’s Transport Advisory Group conducted a speed survey on the road recently. Feedback from the Transport Advisory Group was that the average speeds along the road were well within the speed limit. The group also concluded that the road contains many…

Dublin Adult Learning Centre

Mary is a big admirer of the The Dublin Adult Learning Centre or DALC. DALC is a dedicated Basic Adult Education Centre, catering for around 650 adults per year, primarily from North Inner City Dublin and many who are early school leavers seeking a second chance education.  This is an opportunity to improve literacy skills…

BusConnects, Update

The NTA advised Mary that there will be BusConnects Community Forums in respect of the following routes over the coming weeks: Blanchardstown to City Centre in the Crown Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown on Tuesday 10th September @6.30pm. Ballymun to City Centre/Finglas to Phibsborough in The Axis Centre, Ballymun on Thursday 19th September @6.30pm. Swords to City…

North Inner-City Grants

Round 2 of the 2019 NEIC Community Grants scheme is open for applications during the month of September. Apply now for a community grant from €300 to €3,000. There are two themes for the funds: ‘Brooms and Blooms’ – clean-up and enhance your street Active Living, Recreation and Wellbeing The purpose of the Scheme is…

Dublin Agreement 2019-24

At Dublin City Councils July 2019 Monthly Meeting, on behalf of Fianna Fáil, Mary proposed the Dublin Agreement and called on all City Councillors to support its ambitious objectives for the city. Click HERE to read the Dublin Agreement. Click HERE to watch webcast of Mary proposing the Agreement to full City Council.