Dalkey July '15

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NEWSLETTER No 454 (Volume 21) Iúil (July) 2015July: Named for Julius Caesar born 12 July 100BC byMark Anthony.

Flower: Water Lily

DALKEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL

ANNUAL GARDEN OUTINGThe Annual Dalkey Community Garden Outing will take place at the end of July.

Please watch the Notice Board in Our Lady’s Hall for further details.

Seán McDermott, one of the founding members of Dalkey Community Council retiresafter a life time of service to the Dalkey Community

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RIAI Short Listed:The works to the combined Dalkey Castle and Town Hall buildingswere shortlisted in the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland 2015Architecture Awards. The results, not known at the time of going toprint, will be decided by public vote. Whatever way the vote goes, theshort listing is a wonderful achievement in such a competitive market. We are delighted that the creativity and innovative re-imagining of afourteenth century fortified town house/castle by Bob Hannan and Noelle Sweeney of DúnLaoghaire Rathdown County Council Architects Department has been so highly thought of.The foyer in the Castle and the Town Hall itself are now spaces to be proud of. Theinterpretation system in the Heritage Centre was designed and upgraded by a localcompany, Martello Media.

The final part of theproject, the refurbishmentand repair of sashwindows in the Town Hallwill be completed over thesummer.Summer of HeritageFREE tours:A free guided tour ofDalkey Castle & HeritageCentre will be part of theDLR Summer of Heritageprogramme beginning onMonday June 29th. Thefree tours for locals begineach Monday andThursday at 10.40am. Thistime is set aside for thisbespoke tour, funded byDLRCoCo.

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DALKEY CASTLE & HERITAGE CENTRE❖

SUMMARY OF THE JUNE MONTHLY MEETING ❖❖The DCC Monthly meeting was held on Monday 15th June in OLH.Treasurer: There is still time to make a contribution to our annual collection and theTreasurer would appreciate those who have not yet returned the envelope to do so. DCC isgrateful to all those who have already made a donation.TT: DTT in conjunction with DLR have been working to improve the approach roads tothe town. The new planters at the squareabout have greatly added much needed colour andenhanced this area. There is also an upgrade of the corners at the junction of HydeRoad/Castle Park Road and this work will be finished shortly. DTT remind everyone tohelp keep Dalkey tidy and litter free.

The next DCC meeting is Monday 13th July 2015.

Generations of design in the foyer of Dalkey CastlePhoto.: Bob Hannan DLRCoCo.


The tour will last at least one hour and will include an overview of all the newinterpretation systems with its extensive bank of historical information. The guides willlead visitors around the Early Christian Church & Graveyard, upstairs into the fortifiedTown House and onto the battlements. From there, you will get magnificent views of thesurrounding area right over to Howth. Back inside, you will be given a taster of the life andtimes of the writers included in the Writers’ Gallery. As part of the tour, visitors will get to experience the living history live performance fromDeilg Inis Living History Theatre Company that has grown in popularity over the years.Guests will meet and have fun with characters from Dalkey’s Tudor past. Numbers will belimited on each tour, so book early to avoid disappointment. After the tour, visitors canbrowse for more information at their leisure. There are many more DLR sites open and events planned as part of the Summer of Heritageprogramme. Free booklets are available at our Reception or in Dalkey Library.Dalkey Island Guided Tours on MP 3 players: These are now in stock for tours to Dalkey Island at €7.95. Ken and Dave will have themon the ferry also.Heritage Week: 22nd -30th August. We will have free coin minting demonstrations on set days. We have two inspiring speakerson two evenings, Rob Goodbody and Peter Pearson. More details next month.Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is currently open every day until 6.00pm (except closedon Tuesdays).

Contact : email [email protected] Website: www.dalkeycastle.com

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Carmel Uí Cheallaigh (Dalkey Librarian|) with Ryan Tubridy who launched“An Tolg Draíochta” and Illustrator Jimmy Burns

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THE LORETO COMMUNION GARDENby Second Class, Loreto Primary School, Dalkey

The second class Loreto girls gathered in the First Communion Garden for asingsong and a prayer. We wanted to thank God for a very special week that

we’ll always remember; the week we made our First Holy Communion.Way back on the 8th of October 2014 the garden story began. The teachers, moms and girlsof the communion classes came together to make this special colourful space. We decidedthe Communion Garden would have white, pink and lilac colours to celebrate us!Over the months, we weeded, planted bulbs, watered, deadheaded and secured thesweetpeas to bamboo. The garden gurus, Niamh Fitzsimons and Deirdre Breathnach,taught us the names of the bulbs we would plant; Cosmos, Candytuft, Allium, Sweetpea,Iris, Chrysanthemums, Nemesia, Tulips, Lavender, Osteospernum and Marguerites. We

sketched and paintedflowers to decorate theclass windows and createda collage garden sign.Now that we have madeour First Communion andthe Garden is complete,Mrs. Corkery wanted us totake a moment to celebrateour special week.We gathered in the gardenon Friday the 29th of Mayto sing ‘Queen of the May’,‘Go now in Peace’ and‘Together’.Two Marguerites wereplanted especially for ourteachers Ms. Quinn andMs. Howard. The white

daisies are to remindthem of us. Each one ofus tied a pink ribbon tothe tree in the garden tothank God for ourCommunion day.Our Peaceful Garden hasbrought us joy becauseeven if we are having avery busy day we canlook outside our classwindow, see our gardenand be happy. We takecare of the garden andGod takes care of us!

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CRUISE CONCERNS: Amid much ongoingcontroversy, a planningapplication for a €18m singlecruise-berth facility by theDun Laoghaire HarbourCompany (DLHC) was due tohave been lodged to An BordPleanála in mid-June. Should the application begranted permission, evenlarger visitors than the visit inMay of the imposing, yetarguably elegant, cruise liner’Queen Mary 2, couldpotentially see for exampleRCI’s giant 154,000 tonnesFreedom’ class Independenceof the Seas almost occupy theharbour’s centre.Concerns surrounding theapplication have been raised

by the boating fraternity, local residents and political representatives alike on the potentialimpacts posed by cruiseships on the historic Victorian harbour. While, others see the meritsof boosting the local economy and that overall of the borough. The contentious issue of the 435m long jetty incorporating a berth for cruiseships like theFreedom’ class of 340m length overall (LOA) or even slightly longer ships has beenconfirmed by DLHC. The class are 38m wide with a 9m draught. Currently, deep-draftedcruiseships have to anchor off Dalkey shores requiring passengers to be tendered ashore tothe Coal Harbour’s cruise-landing pontoon.Prior to DLHC’s application to An Bord Pleanála, the Dublin Port Company lodged their€30m double cruise-berth terminal proposal also to the planning authority. It should behighlighted that while the capital may see the biggest cruiseships in the world withwhopping ‘Oasis’ class of 225,000 tonnes, that does not easily dismiss how stillconsiderably large the ‘Freedom’ class pose on Dun Laoghaire.Freedom cruiseships with 4,375 passengers are the largest ever to visit Ireland and only callto Cobh Cruise Terminal in County Cork. In the meantime, the 3,600 passenger RoyalPrincess of 142,000 tonnes made a maiden call off Dun Laoghaire (see photo, last issue) on12th May but cancelled a further two calls. The same number of calls were also cancelled by the 137,000 tonnes MSC Splendidawhich, like the ‘Royal’, switched instead to docking in Dublin Port. DLHC expressed‘dismay’ over the change of port having carried out preparations for an anticipated visit ofup to 3,200 passengers.

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MSC Cruises claimed the switch to Dublin Port was due to high-tides and an opportunityfor guests to have extended shore-time. However, DLHC have confirmed that she is tofinally make a debut ‘anchorage’ call in August of this year. Interestingly, she is 10m widerthan the former Stena HSS Ferry of 40m.Together, the cancellations have reduced Dun Laoghaire’s record cruise season to a total of18 calls instead of the planned 22. This total could be further in doubt given PrincessCruises, operators of the ‘Royal’ whose original 9 scheduled calls is down to 6 for the restof the season and potential impact on businesses.Among the next callers is themajestic 312 guest five-mastedWind Surf, (well worth viewing!)when due at the harbour on 29thJune. Notably, the 143,000 tonnesBritannia, P&O Cruises’ largestever ship and built exclusively forthe UK market - and which made aSpring debut - is due offshore DunLaoghaire in July. TALLSHIPS:A pair of beautiful tallships undersail graced Dalkey waters on 28thMay. They were the Irish flaggedketch Spirit of Oysterhaven thatheaded down Dalkey Sound whileDutch rigged brig Morgenster had sailed from Gloucester Docks on the Severn, once atrading port with Dalkey.In fact, despite conflicting directions, both were bound for the annual Dublin ‘Riverfest’where a small gathering of tallships opened for visitors on the June Bank Holiday weekend. SWIMMING AROUND IRELAND:A duo of seasoned worldwide adventurers began a four-month swim around the entireisland of Ireland, having set off from Coliemore Harbour on 3 June.The intrepid pair, Maghnus Collins from Limerick and David Burns from Coleraine beganthe first 20km stretch of a gruelling 1,600km clockwise swim to be completed in Dublinduring September. They hope to raise funds for the RNLI and Gorta Africa.

Words & Photos (c) Jehan Ashmore, who is the Ports & Shipping Correspondent for www.afloat.ie andmagazine and contributor to Irish & UK periodicals among them www.shipsmonthly.com

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DALKEY TIDY TOWN GRAFFITI UPDATE ❖❖

Just a short note to update you on our ongoing Graffiti Project in Dalkey.We have now completed presentations on Graffiti to the children in St Patricks, HaroldBoys and Loreto Schools and have been invited tomake this an annual programme which isencouraging. Judging by the response from theteachers and students, they appreciate the messagewhich we are trying to present.We also made a presentation to Irish Rail here in theHeritage Centre last month and had a very usefulmeeting. I have copied their Bob Love, Joy Murray,Tom Hayes, Liam Murphy and Jacqui Rogers above.Our concern is that the serious Graffiti damage nowvisible along the Dart line from Howth to Bray isleaking from the rail tracks and Stations into ourneighbourhoods. Irish Rail are facing a substantialfuture Graffiti removal cost and again it isencouraging to know that they see this as a priority.Thankfully, Irish Rail have now identified this as amajor concern and we hope to see details of theiraction plans this year. We will support them here inDalkey as best we can.Below you will see a slide which highlights theshocking annual costs involved in cleaning the Graffiti mess in some other countries. Fewseem to realise what the Taxpayer has to cover for this every year. At an annual contributionof just €490k, clearly Dublin is not as committed as some other cities as can be seen inmany downtown areas. A sum of about €30 million each year seems to be what is requiredelsewhere!!!Overall, our joint actions of our volunteers of the past year are proving to be effective eventhough we are cleaning off tags almost every day - 16 here in the past week ! We would liketo thank all who have given their support to make the improvement to date possible. Withthe School Holidays now on the horizon, the damage is likely to increase again and we areworking on a plan with DLRCC for this.Since launching our ADOPT MY STREET programme in Dalkey, we are also getting much

valued support from our neighbours. Over the pastthree months, we have seen a 54 per cent reductionover that same period last year. Two particularvandals are active at the moment using the tagsATN, ATW and FIK and we think we haveidentified the culprits and will pass the details toGarda Cathy Burke for action. As ever, any updateswhich you can provide will be much appreciated.Our good friend Shu Wai Tung at DLRCC isscheduled to move to other DLRCC activitiesshortly and will be replaced by Sinéad Riddick. ShuWai has done a great job over the past year insupporting our efforts and this we greatlyappreciate. He and I and Sinead have already done


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It’s always nice to see red squirrels on Dalkey or Killiney Hills and this particular morningin late May we’d already got very excited after seeing one individual but it headed off in ahurry, throwing itself from branch to branch and eventually disappearing into the leafcanopy. We continued up the hill then Lucy spotted another red then realised there was apair together in a big larch tree, chasing each other around the trunk. We assembled adelighted little crowd around us as we pointed out the reds to them till the squirrels movedup into the denser branches. We made our way to the cafe, very happy with our sighting.I figured we’d filled our quota of squirrel spottings for the day and we couldn’t complainbut we thought we’d try again on our return journey so approached the same big larch.They were still there and as we watched one squirrel perched on the fork of a branch whilethe other circled the trunk, approached the sitting one then as we watched they actuallymated. Afterwards they crouched together against the trunk and the male rested a front pawon the female’s back in what looked like a very tender gesture. It was wonderful to witnessbut then Lucy drew my attention to something I hadn’t noticed. Neither of the squirrels hadearclips which meant they must be squirrels born last year and not previously captured andrecorded by the researchers who monitor the project, very encouraging news for the futureof red squirrels on the hill.I mentioned last month this is the twentieth year of the Dalkey Tern Project. The project hasexperienced various fortunes over the years and after initial great success in establishing abreeding colony of Roseate Terns, alongside the Common and Arctic terns already nestingthere, we had a succession of horrendous summers with north easterly storms washingaway tern chicks and eggs. After no roseates in 2013 a pair nested there last year but forreasons unknown the nest was abandoned with eggs still in it.Anyhow the arctic and common terns still come to nest on the rock so every year we takeout small stones for the birds to use as nest material, the previous year’s stones probablyhaving been washed down into pools and gulleys. The birds only arrived in the last week inMay and the weather had been too bad to get out so it was on the Saturday of the June BankHoliday we made plans to go out. Luckily for us Ken, the Dalkey Island ferryman, wasvery agreeable to take us out.

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Long Distance Athletics with Franco Georgescu – As part of our sports programme 6thclass trained in Long Distance Athletics at the Dalkey United grounds. We trained once aweek with Franco Georgescu. He split us into groups of six with the fastest leading out.We all had time targets to aim for and we had great fun trying to achieve them. Manythanks to Franco for all the time he gave us. Liam MolloySeán O’Gormáin League – 5th & 6th class in Harold Boys’ N.S. competed in the SeánO’Gormáin League against Harold Glasthule. We played two of three matches, the lastgame on May 28th. As we won both games we didn’t have to play a third time. We weredelighted to win back the shield! Liam MolloyHarold Boys’ N.S. T-Shirt Design – It’s a Harold Boys’ N.S. tradition that 6th class designa t-shirt. And this year is no different! The winning design was by Luke Thomas, LiamMolloy, Rory O’Neill, Jake McCarthy, Liam Prior and John Maguire. We look forward towearing our t-shirts and thanks to the Parents’Association for arranging it, especially Ms.Anne O’Neill and Ms. Maura Murphy. Cedric Bueno and Diarmuid Ó’SuilleabháinSantry Athletics – On 3rd June, boys from our school took part in the Cumann namBunscol Athletics in Morton Stadium, Santry. We ran in the sprint and relay events.Although we didn’t bring home any medals, we had a great day.Special thanks to Ms. O’Carroll for coaching us and arranging it. Leonardo Puzzolo

Harold Boys in Santry


PLANNING APPLICATIONS – Weeks 20-2 11/5/2015 to 5/6/2015

The material in the Planning Section of the Newsletter is based entirely on data taken from DunLaoghaire Rathdown County Council’s website. If you are concerned about a particular item it isstrongly recommended that you examine the relevant file in the Council’s offices.Due to variation in the publication dates by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, please notethat the deadline for planning observations/objections may have lapsed when it is read in the DalkeyNewsletter.

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Reg. Ref.: D10A/0080/E Application Rec’d Date: 11-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Stephen O’Dea, 21, Castle Street, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission is sought for change of use from office to residential (original) use at firstfloor (92sq.m) and ground floor (10sq.m). Application Type: Extension of Duration ofPermissionReg. Ref.: D15B/0165 Application Rec’d Date: 11-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Emer & David Kelly, 41 Castlepark Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for renovation and extension works to the existing house, to include: 1.Demolition of single storey extension & garden room to the rear. 2. First floor extension to the side(partly cantilevered) and to the front (over the single storey original garage) of the existing semi-detached house. 3. New garage doors to replace the existing window to the original garage to thefront of the house. 4. single storey extension to the rear of the house. 5. 2 no. new side windows tothe rear extension to side passage. 6. Attic extension to the existing attic room with 2 no. new veluxroof lights (1 no. to the side and 1 no. to the front of the house). 6. Ancillary site works.Reg. Ref.: D15A/0343 Application Rec’d Date: 21-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Michelle Kennedy & Ray McMahon, Gorse Hill, Knock-na-cree Road, Dalkey. (A proposed Protected Structure)Proposal: Permission for; new two storey extension to the rear (35 sqm); new roof with clerestorywindows over new extension and return; internal alterations including replacing existing non-original tile floors, removal of non-original partitions, making new bathrooms at ground and firstfloor level; formation of new roof light above staircase; enlargement of existing openings to thereturn; formation on new window opening to first floor side elevation; general repair andrefurbishment of the existing house (253 sqm) including repairs as required to the windows, facadesand roof; demolition of existing non-original single storey garage; associated conservation works,site works and ancillary works including new vehicular access gates to the front.Reg. Ref.: D15A/0346 Application Rec’d Date: 22-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Brian Meaney, Monagea, 41 Barnhill Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for the demolition of the existing kitchen and living room extension andcoal shed (50 sqm) to rear garden to allow for the construction of a new single storey gardenroom (58 sqm) with a flat (slightly pitched) copper roof and hardwood double glazed doors withopenable fan lights to garden elevation. The new garden room opens directly onto the garden atthe same level and not at the artificially lowered level of the existing extensions. Allow forinterior alterations and refurbishment of existing house. Area of the existing house toe beretained is 148 sqm, which is the original house. Allow for new door to rear ground floorbedroom to rear courtyard and allow for new door and window to rear return to rear courtyard.Allow for new hardwood window in existing dormer roof light. Allow for upgrading ofmechanical and electrical installation to comply with current building regulations. Allow fornew patio to rear and new flat roof gazebo to rear of garden (20 sqm). Allow for newlandscaping. Allow for widening of existing entrance gates from 2.77m to 3.4m andreinstatement of original piers and new landscaping to front to allow for turning circle ascurrently it is only possible to reverse onto road into line of oncoming traffic and visibility toBarnhill Road from gate is difficult. Allow for new drainage and site works in compliance withplanning requirements. Area of site 565 sqm.


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Reg. Ref.: D15A/0348 Application Rec’d Date: 22-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Emma Webb, Clematis Cottage, 11 Barnhill Road, Dalkey.Proposal:Permission for alterations consisting of the following principal elements: 1.Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear. 2. Construction of new two-storeydormer style extension to rear and side of existing dwelling house. 3. Widening of existingvehicular entrance to front. 4. All associated drainage, site development and landscaping works.Reg. Ref.: D15B/0176 Application Rec’d Date: 19-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Brian O’Sullivan, 32 Knocknacree Park, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for the conversion of the front basement (garden level) double garage tohabitable space and the construction of a new enclosed two storey stairwell on the east (side)elevation to connect the basement level to the main house above.Reg. Ref.: D15B/0177 Application Rec’d Date: 21-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Kevin & Una Halligan, 3 Barnhill Lawn, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for Retention of attic extension providing extra bedroom accommodationand for Retention of new patio doors. Application Type: Permission for Retention.Reg. Ref.: D15A/0363 Application Rec’d Date: 29-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Noreen Farrar, Site adjacent to 24 Ardbrugh Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for alterations to previously approved plans for a two-storey dwelling(Reg. Ref. D07A/0507). The alterations will comprise an enlarged ground floor plan byextending to the west by 0.9 metre, altered entrance porch, revised elevations, a first floorbalcony on the northern elevation and internal alterations Reg. Ref.: D15A/0368 Application Rec’d Date: 3-Jun-2015Applicant Name & Location: James Delaney, Apartment 20 Skyview House, Vico Rock,Sorrento Court, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission to retain the sub-division of the first floor and second floor into twoseparate apartments. Application Type: Permission for Retention.Reg. Ref.: D15A/0375 Application Rec’d Date: 4-Jun-2015Applicant Name & Location: Glynis Robins, 2a Saint Patrick’s Avenue, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for the Change of Use of the existing building from a Montessori Schooluse to a Residential use (2-bed apartment of circa 72 sqm) with the addition of 2 new skylights.Reg. Ref.: D15B/0212 Application Rec’d Date: 5-Jun-2015Applicant Name & Location: Geraldine Gallagher, Rosetta Cottage, Harbour Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for the remodel and extension of terraced two storey cottage. Worksinclude the provision of a two storey extension of 20 sqm to front and rear, modifications to theglazing throughout, including new windows to front, rear and site, new roof lights to front, rearand site, modifications to the roof, including changes to existing roof pitches and raising theridge line to part of the existing roof and raising the level of the existing terrace at first floorlevel and associated works.

PLANNING DECISIONS Wks. 20-23 2015 11/5/2015 to 5/06/2015

Reg. Ref.: D14A/0590 Decision: Refuse Permission for Retention Date: 12-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: David Coulson, Former Tramyard, 15, Castle Street, Dalkey.Proposal: Retention permission for a 3 year period for development as follows: a) extensionand change of use of previously approved single storey landscape studio (reg ref D12A/0071) toretail bookshop (8sq.m), b) extension to previously approved single storey coffee shop (reg refD12A/0071) in 2 areas, including relocation of previous smoking area and incorporation ofrefurbished Tram as servery area (82sq.m total), c) external seating of 14. no. movable benchseats with associated 4 no. timber planter screens, d) external tarpaulin roof structure for use forfuture winter weekend market area covering, e) all associated site development and landscapingincluding timber decking; at the c.01ha site. The application site is located within anArchitectural Conservation area and includes the Tram Lines, Gates and Entrance Piers whichare Protected Structures (Refs. 1463 & 1471). Application Type: Permission for Retention.


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Reg. Ref.: D15A/0208 Decision: Grant Permission Date: 21-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Gerard Ryan, 36 Coliemore Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling, including removal ofexisting septic tank; construction of new 4 bedroom dwelling of 2 storeys over basement leveland store; associated landscaping, site development works and services.Reg. Ref.: D15B/0089 Decision: Refuse Permission Date: 19-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: Julie & Cyril McGuire, 12 Knocknacree Park, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear, theconstruction of new two storey extension with roof terrace to the rear and removal of existingroof with new second storey extension also with roof terrace.Reg. Ref.: D15B/0108 Decision: Grant Permission Date: 27-May-2015Applicant Name & Location: P Murphy, 8 Cunningham Drive, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission for partial demolition of existing flat roof garage to the side of existingdetached house and construction of: 1. New single storey extension to the side with flat parapetroof. 2. New steps to the side of existing garage to access new house entrance. 3. roof lights innew flat roof. 4. Internal alterations and associated site and drainage works.Reg. Ref.: D15A/0240 Decision: Grant Permission Date: 4-Jun-2015Applicant Name & Location: Glen Finegan, Site at Ardbrugh Road, Dalkey.Proposal: Permission to amend a consented scheme (Planning application referenceD13A/0172) for the erection of a single dwelling house and the creation of new vehicular andpedestrian entrance.

APPEALS NOTIFIED by An Bord Pleanála Wks 20-23 2015 11/5/’15 to 5/6/2’15

Reg Ref.: D14A/0404 Reg. Date: 24-Jun-2014 Location: Glencairn Apts, Harbour Rd, Dalkey.Development: Permission for 4 additional apartments (2 at new 3rd floor level and one at eachof 1st floor and 2nd floor levels) and associated circulation and landlord areas, representing anincrease of two units from previously approved application reference D10A/0614(PL06D.239478). Also, revised vehicular gate position (as previously approved) to facilitateadditional car parking spaces and general elevational modifications to entire building.Council Decision: Grant Permission. Appeal Lodged: 12-May-2015. Nature of Appeal:Appeal against Grant of Permission. Type of Appeal: 3rd Party Appeal.

APPEAL DECISIONS of An Bord Pleanála Wks. 19-22 5/5/2015 to 29/05/2015

Reg. Ref.: D14A/0643. Appeal Decision: Grant Permission Appeal Decided: 11-May-2015Council’s Decision: Grant PermissionLocation: Magpie Inn Public House, 115/116, Coliemore Road, Dalkey, Co DublinProposed Development: Permission to: 1. Construct a new slated roof, including 2 no. rooflights over part of premises where a glazed roof currently exists (to be removed) including aChange of Use to the ground floor area below (19.5 sqm) to provide additional floor space toPublic House; 2. Construct a new slated roof over and enclose part of existing external passageto the rear of the Public House and other minor internal soundproofing works. The site islocated in an Architectural Conservation Area. Applicant: RCGB LtdReg. Ref.: D14A/0682 Appeal Decision: Refuse Permission Appeal Decided: 21-May-2015Council’s Decision: Refuse Permission.Location: Shamrock Lodge, Barnhill Avenue, Dalkey, Co DublinProposed Development: Permission for; (a) demolition of existing detached house anddetached mews, (b) construction of 2 no. detached two storey 4 bedroom 189.25 sqm dwellings,(c) construction of 2 no. semi-detached two storey 4 bedroom 181 sqm dwellings, (d) 3 no. newvehicular entrances to Barnhill Avenue and all associated site works.Applicant: David & Evelyn Coulson


Dalkey Community Council is sad to learn that Seán McDermott is retiring. Seán who isa native of Roscommon has spent over fifty years of his life in Dalkey. During this timehe has been a very active person in our community. He was one of the foundingmembers of Dalkey Community Council and worked in many different positions in theorganisation. In the early days he was very involved in producing the Newsletter andpreparing it for distribution. He served on many committees and was always verywilling to help whenever necessary. In addition to his many activities he was a Collectorin the Church of the Assumption. In all the years Seán was very generous with his timeand was always very willing to do whatever he could to help others. We thank Seán forall he has done during his long years of service and our good wishes go with him.

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Nature Notes for July 2015Saturday 4 July: Shanganagh Cliff walk to view nesting Sand Martins at the cliffs. Meet atShankill Dart Station at 10.30am.Tuesdays in July: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th: Tern Watch at Coliemore Harbour Viewing Area,Dalkey, from 6.30pm to 8pm each Tuesday evening in July.

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Exploring Nature - dlr Biodiversity Events Events have been organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in associationwith a variety of charities, clubs and individuals whose primary interest is natural historyand nature conservation.All events will be led by experienced naturalists from these organisations. These eventshave been organised by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in association with thefollowing organisations:

OWLS (Outdoor, Wildlife, Learning and Survival)OWLS is a fun club for children and families to discover more about nature. The clubdelivers a range of events in local parks to raise awareness and understanding of the naturalworld. For more information visit: www.owls.ie.

BirdWatch Ireland (South Dublin Branch)BirdWatch Ireland is a conservation organisation dedicated to the conservation of wildbirds and their habitats in Ireland. Their work includes extensive research and surveying,conservation projects, preparing and advocating policy and raising awareness.For more information visit: www.birdwatchireland.ie.

Bat Conservation IrelandBat Conservation Ireland is a charity dedicated to the conservation of Ireland’s bats. Theorganisation promotes conservation of bats by disseminating educational materials, givingtalks and leading bat walks, carrying out nationwide surveys and monitoring of bats. Formore information visit: www.batconservationireland.org.Many events require pre-booking. Individuals and families are welcome. Please dressappropriately for outdoor activities and the weather on the day.For enquiries please call Dean Eaton (Asst. Environmental Awareness officer) 01 204 7900or email [email protected] or download a leaflet www.dlrevents.ie

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WHAT IS POETRY? Fourth class pupils, in FormIVP, at Castle Park School

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Rector: The Rev’d Niall J. Sloane, Tel: 2852695E-mail – [email protected] Day Off – FridayLay Reader: Mr Nigel PierpointWebsite – www.htkilliney.dublin.anglican.org Facebook – www.facebook.com/holytrinitykillineyTwitter – @htkilliney

The Carry Centre - www.carrycentre.ie Bookings: Sandra Moore ~ 087 6291568 / 01 2854281/[email protected] Hon. Secretary of the Select Vestry: Clive Christie,Tel: 2823356‘Review Distributor’: Marianne Irvine, Tel: 2858136Services for July 2015Sundays: 8.30am Holy Communion, 10.45 am MorningService Midweek Services: Thursdays at 10.30 am. From the Rector: School’s Out for Summer! I hope allour readers have an enjoyable rest over the summer.Rector’s SurgeryHoly Trinity Rectory every Tuesday from 7-8 pm. Summer in Holy TrinityIt is planned to have the Church open daily (Monday toSaturday 2-4pm) for July & August, if you are interestedin volunteering with this, please speak with the Rector orput your name on the sign-up sheet in Church.Patronal Festival We were delighted to welcome Lord & Lady Eames toHoly Trinity on Trinity Sunday. After the service the Vestry hosted a reception in the CarryCentre which was followed by an enjoyable and convivial meal in Killiney Golf Club.

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Sunday Services for July 20155th July 9am Eucharist 10.15am Parish Eucharist. 12th July 9am Eucharist 10.15am All Age Family Worship.19th July 9am Eucharist 10.15am Parish Eucharist.26th July 9am Eucharist 10.15am Morning Prayer.New Principal AppointedThe Board of Management is happy to announcethat Mrs Jennie Kirwan will succeed Mr PhilipSalter as principal of St. Patrick’s National School.Jennie currently teaches Junior and Senior Infants,and has been a teacher in St Patrick’s since 2004.The Board wishes Jennie all the very best for heryears as principal and promises their continuedencouragement and support to her as she seeks totake up her new position.

DARA End of Season ConcertWe were delighted to host the DARA SummerConcert in St. Patrick’s Church on the 5th June.The large crowds in attendance were treated to amost enjoyable and entertaining evening. Therewas an excellent and varied programme with songs

from Rodgers &Hammerstein toLionel Bart andmany others inbetween. We werealso treated to twophenomenal solopiano pieces fromTurina and Chopinby Maya Baum andShuhan Yanrespectively. Themusical director,Derek Verso, alsogave us an organrecital consisting ofArioso (fromCantata 146) by J SBach and Coro(from Water Music)by G F Handel.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY – Independence Day ConcertThere will be another Independence DayConcert in St. Patrick’s Church onSaturday 4th July at 8pm. by Los RoblesMaster Chorale from Southern California.The programme includes Tallis, Byrd,Tavener, Purcell, Stanford, Folk songs andAmerican Spirituals. This concert is in aidof the Children’s Unit of the NationalRehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaireand the Parish Restoration Fund.Admission €10. All are most welcome.

DERMOT DEVERELL

The Summer term is always one of our busiest times of the year. Our sports day was a greatsuccess and there was a great team spirit on the day. Many congratulations to all thechildren who participated. Our Junior School classes have enjoyed their school tours toLullymore Heritage Park in Kildare and Tick Tock Farm in Arklow. Two of our senior boys went with our principal Betty Allen to the Helix Theatre in DublinCity University to collect our Second Green School Flag for energy awareness. Our FlagRaising Ceremony took place on Wednesday 10th June and the classes were all very busypreparing for this exciting event. We were delighted to welcome Ireland and LeinsterRugby player, Ian Madigan, to raise our flag on the day.

Collecting our flag from the Helix

NEWS FROM SHARAVOGUE JUNIOR SCHOOL JUNE 2015 ❖❖


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ALL GARDEN WORK

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FREE BODYWORK ESTIMATES:

WE PROVIDE ALL MOTOR TRADE SERVICES

Eamon Walshe Garage Ltd.SALES SERVICE BODYWORK REPAIRS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS

34 Barnhill Road, Dalkey,Service Tel: 285 9281, Mobile: 087-244 9030, Fax: 284 9590, Sales Tel: 235 2425


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EAMON WALSHE – 50 YEARS IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY


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KATIE McCARTHYMassage Therapist

087 261 3294SPORTS MASSAGE

Specialist in sports injuries, tissue damage,inflammation, arthritic pain, joint stiffness,

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INVEST IN YOUR WELLBEING THIS 2015


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Editorial Team: Gerard Coakley (Editor), Ann Perry (Assistant Editor), Danny Merity(Distribution), Helena Feely (Advertising Manager), Dr. Susan McDonnell

Web: www.dalkeycommunitycouncil.com Email: [email protected]

EDITORIAL POLICY — The Editorial Staff reserve the right to edit and/or amend articles submitted tothe Newsletter. The views and comments published within the Newsletter are not necessarily the viewsshared or condoned by Dalkey Community Council Limited.

BLACK & WHITE: Quarter Page: €45. Half Page: €65 Outside Back: €90. Small Adverts. €0.60 per word. (14 words max.)

COLOUR Quarter Page: €60 Half Page: €85 Outside Back: €115Unless otherwise agreed with the Advertising Manager all Advertisements must be paid for in advance of publication.

DALKEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES

Last Day for Articles only for next issues: August: 13th July 2015; September: 7th August 2015.Last date for receipt of Advertisements: August 2015: 10th July 2015; Sept. 2015: 7th August, 2015. ALLARTICLES STRICTLY TO: The Editor, c/o Post Box, Our Lady’s Hall, Castle Street, Dalkeypreferably by e-mail to [email protected]. Images should be in JPEG or TIFF format.NOTE: All Advertising Enquiries to: Ms. Helena Feely, Advertising Manager, 47, Dalkey Park,Dalkey. Phone: 01-2858025. (Office hours Mon- Fri.). All other queries etc. should be addressedto: The Secretary, c/o Our Lady’s Hall, Castle Street. Dalkey

DCC Garden Competition Thurs 2 JulyIndependence Day Concert in St. Patrick’s Harbour Road at 8pm Sat 4 July DCC Monthly Meeting in OLH at 7:30pm Mon 13 JulySorting of August Newsletter in OLH (1pm-2pm) Thurs 30 JulyDCC Garden Outing Please refer to Notice Board in OLH for details

EVENTS THROUGH THE MONTH

Karate sessions & Boxing/Conditioning Classes are breaking for the summer but will beresuming in the autumn.Dalkey Players: After another terrific 2014/2015 Season Dalkey Players are on holidays.We will be meeting up again in September for our autumn/ spring program. Hope to seeyou all then and of course newcomers welcome!St. Patrick’s Dramatic Society Dalkey: are taking a break for the summer but there willbe a production Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever” in the autumn.The Irish Vintage Radio and Sound Society meets monthly in Dalkey. If interested please call 086-8391839Cuala Set Dancing Classes: Every Sunday from 8-10pm. €6 per night. All welcome. Pilates: on summer holidays but will resume in autumn..Scrabble & Afternoon Tea in aid of Barnardos every Wednesday at 3pm in Derrymore,35, Coliemore Road, Dalkey. Call Di Fitzpatrick at 285 0593 for more information.Baby & Toddler Group. All pre-schoolers with parents/minders welcome on Tuesdaysfrom 3-4.30pm in the Methodist Church, Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire. €2includes light refreshments & story time. Contact Diane 087 778 7608.Nature Notes & DLR Events – see page 25.


Oh! How Television (and Radio) has changed over the years………..

BT Sports has announced the launch of Europe’s first 4K (Ultra HD) channel,with the first broadcast due on August the 2nd. The telecom giant’sprogramming is set to make the channel the home of European football,including Barclays Premier League, the FA Cup, and Aviva PremiershipRugby. However current 4K television screens may not be compatible with thenew system, and viewers wishing to watch the channel will have to invest in thevery latest screens and a BT TV Ultra HD box. According to Sky’s chiefengineer it’s not clear yet which televisions will be compatible with the system,as current 4K televisions only support 25 frames per second, and BT will bebroadcasting 100 FPS.Ian MacdonaldMaxtec System

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