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dlr & SSE Airtricity Energy Services Celebrate SEAI Award

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council and SSE Airtricity Energy Services are delighted to announce their award in the SEAI 2023 Residential Energy Upgrades category. The prestigious award recognises their outstanding collaboration in upgrading the Beaufort Housing in Glasthule, comprising of 58 residential units, a day care centre, and kitchens. The upgrades have
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dlr Becomes First Local Authority to Achieve Gold Certificate as European Cycle Friendly Employer

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) has proudly received the prestigious Gold Cycle Friendly Employer certification from the European Cyclists’ Federation, making it the first cycle-friendly county council in Ireland. This achievement demonstrates dlr’s ongoing dedication to encourage staff to cycle to work and incorporate cycling into their daily routines.
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dlr Festival of Inclusion 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the dlr Festival of Inclusion every autumn. The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives and to support and encourage all to actively participate and engage in the community. ‘Belonging | Muintearas’ is the overall festival theme this year […]
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Dún Laoghaire Baths Artists Announced

By Ryan Harmon
Six artists have been selected for the new Dún Laoghaire Baths Studios. Following an open call which saw Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office receive 160 submissions, the six artists chosen are Helen Hughes, Mark Clare, Mary Burke, Laura Sarah Dowdall, Roisin White and Seoidín O’Sullivan. The studios are provided rent free with additional funding […]
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dlr County Council Announces Continuation of First Frames Short Film Scheme

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to announce dlr First Frames Short Film Scheme will continue for 2023/24– supporting emerging filmmakers looking to develop ambitious and creative short films based in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The County Council works closely with the Institute of Art, Design & Technology’s (IADT) National Film School on this programme. 
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Banshees of Inisherin Star Sheila Flitton Performing at dlr Age Well Expo 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlrcc) presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age-Friendly Alliance to celebrate and showcase services and activities available to older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. One of the highlights of the event will be a performance by 90-year-old Actress Sheila Flitton from the Banshees of Inisherin, of her highly
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Get Ready to Roll with dlr Bike Week 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach, and Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) hopped on their bikes to officially launch Bike Week 2023. This exciting week-long event will take place from Saturday, May 13th, until Sunday, May 21st, with a range of activities and events located across the County to celebrate and promote the […]
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dlr Age Well Expo

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age Friendly Alliance. The event will take place in the Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse to celebrate and showcase services and products available to older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Register now to attend at dlrevents.eventbrite.ie In recent years, scientists have
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Launch of dlr Age-Friendly Magazine 2023

By Ryan Harmon
The Age-Friendly Programme of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the County Age-Friendly Alliance are delighted to launch the 2023 dlr Age-Friendly Magazine. This free 84 page, full-colour magazine is packed with information on Age-Friendly activities, services and supports available in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) as well as articles, creative writing, recipes,
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Construction Starts in Shankill for 597 Social and Affordable Housing

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the Land Development Agency (LDA) have started construction on the largest public housing scheme in the State in recent years at Shanganagh, Shankill, Co Dublin. The project’s commencement was marked in a sod turning ceremony by Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, An