In 2015, as a City Councillor, Mary supported Dublin City Council’s acquisition of Dalymount Park in order to save the historic grounds. Mary recently visited the stadium with Fianna Fáil Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne TD, where they discussed the redevelopment of the stadium with Bohemian’s Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Lambert. Dalymount is an integral…
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Na Píobairí Uilleann
More than ten years ago at Dublin City Council Mary supported the proposal from Na Píobairí Uilleann to create an international centre for uilleann piping on Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Unfortunately, progress has been slow but Mary was delighted to recently welcome the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Henrietta Street. The Minister appreciates…
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary hosted the launch of the 1916 Relatives Association’s campaign to have the new National Children’s Hospital named after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Speakers included author Martina Devlin, actress Kate O’Toole, Councillors Niall Ring & Mannix Flynn, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU Ethel Buckley and Assistant General Secretary of Fórsa, Lisa Connell. Naming the National Children’s…
Dr Kathleen Lynn
Mary supports the 1916 Relatives Association’s campaign to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr Kathleen Lynn. Dr Kathleen Lynn was a pioneer of children and women’s health, an advocate of public healthcare, a revolutionary and a champion of social justice. During the 1913 lockout, she looked after the poor of Dublin by providing…
Community Heritage Scheme Open
The Heritage Council has opened 2023 applications for the community heritage scheme. Applications are sought for projects that will improve access to heritage sites, and the maximum grant available is up to €25000. The closing date for applications for this round of the scheme is Monday, 20th of February 2023 at 5pm. Applications must be…