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Commencement of Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme Launched

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

Mayor of SDCC, Cllr. Emma Murphy and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD launched the start of construction of the Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme. The scheme is the combined initiative of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and South Dublin County Council. The Whitechurch Stream Flood […]

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South Dublin County Council Launch of Eco Week

By Ryan Harmon 8 March 2023

Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Emma Murphy, launched the annual Eco Week in Firhouse Community College on 6 March.  Eco Week runs from 6 to 10 March and goes from strength to strength each year. It promotes awareness of the environment and is a fantastic opportunity for schools in the County to educate each other […]

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2,000 New Homes Completed in Adamstown

By Ryan Harmon 1 March 2023

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD joined the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Emma Murphy, South Dublin County Council Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin at Adamstown to mark the completion of 2,000 new homes, including 800 affordable homes. Delivery of these 2,000 new homes, has been made possible with €15million of […]

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16 Events Announced for South Dublin’s Local Enterprise Week 2023

By Ryan Harmon 16 February 2023

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 16 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of South Dublin’s Local Enterprise Week. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 6th-10th March this year […]

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Sod Turning for New BMX Pumptrack at Dodder Valley Park

By Ryan Harmon 26 January 2023

The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Emma Murphy, officially turned the sod for the new BMX Pumptrack at Dodder Valley Park, Mount Carmel. The Mayor was joined by Teresa Walsh, Director of Services, Staff of South Dublin County Council and guests to celebrate this event. Speaking at the event for the BMX Pumptrack […]

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South Dublin County Council Publishes 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report

By Ryan Harmon 20 December 2022

South Dublin County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022. The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.   The 2022 report for […]

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Consultant Appointed to Develop New County Tourism Strategy in South Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 15 December 2022

South Dublin County Council has engaged tourism development consultancy firm KPMG Future Analytics to develop a new tourism strategy for the County. The strategy will develop a vision for the tourism offering in the County over the next five years. It is expected that the new County Tourism Strategy will guide and stimulate tourism development […]

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South Dublin Launch ‘Our Journey Towards Vision Zero’ Road Safety Action Plan 2022-2024

By Ryan Harmon 9 December 2022

South Dublin County Council (SDCC) launch their Road Safety Action Plan 2022 – 2024 which outlines 27 key actions that supports the work of the 5th Government Road Safety Strategy (GRSS) 2012 – 2030 ‘Our Journey Towards Vision Zero’. Vision Zero is Ireland’s long-term goal of achieving zero road deaths or serious injuries by 2050. SDCC […]

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South Dublin County Council Wins Innovation Award at 2022 Chambers Ireland Awards

By Ryan Harmon 30 November 2022

Mayor of South Dublin County Council (SDCC) Cllr Emma Murphy, SDDC Chief Executive Daniel McLoughlin and staff from South Dublin County Council attended the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which were held in the Crown Plaza, where the Council won the Local Authority Innovation Award. The Council projects nominated included Tallaght District-heating

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South Dublin County Council Seeking Dynamic Partner for New Development at Rathfarnham Castle

By Ryan Harmon 26 October 2022

South Dublin County Council announced they are seeking expressions of interest from businesses within the hospitality, food, retail and lifestyle sectors to work with the Council to create an exemplar development at Rathfarnham Castle and Park, which will play an important role as a key tourism and local destination amenity. The project offers a unique […]

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Official Opening of Aylesbury Park and Dodder Valley Park in South Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 29 September 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Emma Murphy officially opened the renovated playground at Aylesbury Park. Speaking at the event, Mayor Cllr Emma Murphy said, “the extension to this well used playspace is very welcome, it was provided as part of the 300K Have Your Say programme, which is voted for by the […]

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Tender Process Opens for Exclusive Naming Rights of Tallaght Stadium

By Ryan Harmon 15 September 2022

South Dublin County Council, in conjunction with Core Sponsorship and Tallaght Stadium, has opened a tender process for the naming rights of the stadium. This unique opportunity will place the winning tender application at the heart of a community stadium which is home to Shamrock Rovers and both the FAI Women’s National Football team and […]

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South Dublin Mayor Welcomes US Ambassador and Mayor of Tampa

By Ryan Harmon 5 August 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Emma Murphy and the South Dublin Chamber welcomed the US Ambassador to Ireland; Claire Cronin, the Mayor of Tampa, Florida; Jane Castor and members of the Tampa Bay Chamber to County Hall in South Dublin. The visit was an opportunity to strengthen ties between the “Sister Cities” of […]

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€186m Funding to Develop New Town in Clonburris, Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2022

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has welcomed the Government’s decision to approve a multi-annual grant-funding package of €186.3m of infrastructure investment for the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Enabling Infrastructure Project in South Dublin. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is providing

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Sod Turned on Saggart Community Centre

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

A sod-turning has taken place for the construction of an eagerly awaited community facility in Saggart Village for a community centre. The delivery of the facility has been a collaborative process between South Dublin County Council and the board of management of the local voluntary Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre. The investment in the Community Centre […]

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South Dublin County Council Launches New Climate Action Website

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

The outgoing Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, launched the new South Dublin County Council Climate Action website recently, www.southdublinclimate.ie The website aims to inform the citizens of South Dublin on climate change. Citizens can use the website to find practical solutions to reducing carbon emissions at individual and local levels, with tailored

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Second Dublin Climate Action Week from 12th-17th September

By Ryan Harmon 20 June 2022

The second Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW22) will take place from Monday the 12th to Saturday, 17th September 2022. The week, which is being organised and delivered by the partnership of South Dublin County Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency and the Dublin Climate Action […]

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Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE Project Sod Turning Event

By Ryan Harmon 14 June 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr. Peter Kavanagh and the Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Lettie McCarthy turned the sod in Griffeen Valley Park on the first of five Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE Project wetlands. The Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council joined the Mayor and An Cathaoirleach to mark the beginning […]

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Sod Turned on Exciting Expansion to Tallaght Stadium

By Ryan Harmon 10 June 2022

A sod-turning took place for the expansion and construction of a new fourth stand at Tallaght Stadium. As well as the new North Stand, the development includes major refurbishment work to the main stand corporate areas, which will result in an improved offering which will have much-enhanced facilities for media and sporting fixtures as well […]

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South Dublin County Council and Comhairle Na nÓg Aim to Tackle Litter Through Sticker Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 29 April 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County, Councillor Peter Kavanagh, has launched a new litter bin sticker campaign at an event in Corkagh Park. The sticker was designed by Comhairle Na nÓg and Foróige in conjunction with the Environmental Awareness section of South Dublin County Council and highlights the importance of not leaving your rubbish on […]