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An award winning Thai food takeaway in Lucan, County Dublin has received a different type of award, this time in recognition of the work undertaken to transform the shopfront design of its business premises. Green Mango of Chapel Hill, Lucan received €1,000 from South Dublin County Council under the Council’s annual best Shopfront Improvement Grant […]

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South Dublin County Council Launches New Guide for Sustainable Drainage

By Ryan Harmon 10 February 2022

South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has launched a new guide for sustainable drainage approach to managing surface water while enhancing the natural landscape of South Dublin County. The ‘Sustainable Drainage Explanatory, Design and Evaluation Guide 2022’ was launched in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght by the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, SDCC Chief […]

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Launch of South Dublin County Council’s Park Ranger E-Bikes

By Ryan Harmon 3 February 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, officially welcomed the introduction of two new e-bikes this week. The bikes are for use by park rangers in Tymon and Corkagh Park. Through the implementation of our Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 South Dublin County Council is committed to reducing its climate change impact and […]

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LEO South Dublin Clients Created Over 242 Jobs in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 24 January 2022

The Local Enterprise Office South Dublin is now supporting over 260 small businesses and 1,345 jobs according to new figures. 242 new jobs created in 2021 3% job increase from 2020 8th year of YoY jobs growth Net employment gain of 37 in 2021 260 total small businesses employing 1345 people supported by LEO South […]

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South Dublin County Council Local Authority Home Loan

By Ryan Harmon 5 January 2022

The new Local Authority Home Loan Scheme (LAHL) will replace the existing Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan (RIHL) for the purchase of new or second-hand residential properties and for self-builds on 4th January 2022. It also includes the purchase of homes through schemes such as the Tenant Purchase and Affordable Housing Schemes. Maximum market values of […]

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Launch of South Dublin County Council’s Tree Management Policy

By Ryan Harmon 21 December 2021

Mayor Cllr. Peter Kavanagh launched the South Dublin County Council’s Tree Management Policy – ‘Living with Trees’ 2021-2026 in Corkagh Park. The Mayor planted an Oak tree– Quercus petraea – the Dair ghaelachor the traditional Irish Oak – the sessile native oak. The Mayor said, “trees provide great benefits in so many ways – economic, social,

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8 Winners of Creative Ireland South Dublin Funding Awards Announced

By Ryan Harmon 16 December 2021

Eight South Dublin-based film makers and creative entrepreneurs have been awarded funding totalling €35,000 by Creative Ireland South Dublin in partnership with Local Enterprise Office South Dublin. All eight winners are members of SCENe, The South Dublin Creative Economy Network. Film Awards Three awards were made under the Film Award category to support local

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Mayor Kavanagh Honours Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Ryan Harmon 22 November 2021

Cllr. Peter Kavanagh, Mayor of South Dublin County Council, paid tribute to the county’s Transgender community and spoke about how they were disproportionately affected by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Kavanagh raised the Trans flag at County Hall in Tallaght to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, when the victims of transphobic violence are commemorated. Mayor […]

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Sod Turned at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre for New BusConnects Interchange

By Ryan Harmon 28 October 2021

Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Peter Kavanagh, turned the sod on a new BusConnects interchange facility for Liffey Valley Shopping Centre as part of the strategy being rolled out by National Transport Authority (NTA). Liffey Valley Shopping Centre has been earmarked by the NTA as a key strategic site for the location of the […]

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An Air Quality Plan for NO2 in Dublin

By Jack Mullen 26 July 2021

The four Dublin Local Authorities (Dublin City Council, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council) are preparing an Air Quality Plan to improve levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in ambient air in Dublin. Why Are They Doing It? In 2019 there was an exceedance of the annual limit value […]

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SDCC launches Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025

By Jack Mullen 28 April 2021

April 27th SDCC Press Release : South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Pollinator Action Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and it sets out a broad range of actions that South Dublin County Council has committed to over the next five years. […]

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South Dublin County Council Invites Applications for Funding for Outdoor Dining Scheme

By Jack Mullen 16 April 2021

South Dublin County Council has announced that applications are now open for financial support from a new scheme for tourism and hospitality businesses in South Dublin County. Aimed at assisting the sector increase their outdoor dining capacity, South Dublin County Council is encouraging local hospitality and tourism providers to apply for grant funding under Fáilte […]

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Plans unveiled for €280m south Dublin cycle track network

By Jack Mullen 13 April 2021

Image courtesy of @row4food via Flickr Intention to create ‘network that becomes a credible alternative for people’, says council South Dublin County Council has unveiled plans to become one of Ireland’s most cycle-friendly areas by laying out 263 km of bike track over the next eight years. At the core of the proposal is the […]

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60th International Liffey Descent descends on Lucan

By admin 10 September 2019

Ireland’s iconic canoe marathon race, the Liffey Descent, celebrates the 60th race this year and the international event takes place this Saturday 14 September making its way down the river through Lucan in South Dublin. Paddlers will test their skills as they negotiate 10 weirs and 1 portage along the 32 kilometre stretch of the […]

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South Dublin County Council to Invest in 4,500 New Homes

By admin 9 July 2019

The South Dublin County Council (SDCC) have initiated a proposal that could deliver up to 4,500 new homes in areas throughout South Dublin. The €1 billion investment will be delivered in the coming years through a combination of traditional design and build and joint venture solutions. It is part of the Council’s plan to show […]

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Home Composting Demo Site Opened At Pearse Museum In Rathfarnham

By Nick Fitzgerald 25 June 2018

Over the weekend a home composting demonstration site was officially opened at Pearse Museum within St Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham. The site’s opening by South Dublin County Council’s Mayor Paul Gogarty came as part of the EPA’s Stop Food Waste Programme, in collaboration with the Council and the Office of Public Works. During the launch day […]

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Winning Projects Announced For SDCC’s Have Your Say Initiative

By Nick Fitzgerald 7 June 2018

The 15 winning projects for South Dublin County Council’s 300k annual Have Your Say initiative have been announced. Now in its second year, Have Your Say €300k is a local democratic process, allowing citizens in a local community to decide how to spend a portion of a public budget in their area. For 2018, citizens from […]

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Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd Appointed To Lead Design Of Poddle Relief Scheme

By Nick Fitzgerald 29 May 2018

South Dublin County Council have appointed Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd to lead the design of the landmark Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme. The project, expected to cost a total of €7 million, aims to address past extensive flooding, costing life and causing damage to resources and businesses along the River Poddle and to protect property. Funded by the […]

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South Dublin County Council’s Eco Week 2018

By Nick Fitzgerald 25 April 2018

Running from April 23rd to April 27th, South Dublin County Council’s Eco Week, now in its 14th year, is providing free events to create environmental awareness and aims at engagement with citizens of South Dublin in protecting our environment. Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Paul Gogarty officially launched Eco Week in the County Hall, Tallaght […]

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Britain’s Got Talent To Film Social Inclusion Event At Civic Theatre

By Nick Fitzgerald 14 November 2017

Britain’s Got Talent will film a social inclusion event at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght towards the end of this month. The announcement comes from South Dublin County Council in preparation for Social Inclusion Week 2017 (November 20th-26th). Taking place on November 26th, “Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts” is due to bring […]

Green Mango Secure Best Shopfront Recognition

South Dublin County Council Launches New Guide for Sustainable Drainage

Launch of South Dublin County Council’s Park Ranger E-Bikes

LEO South Dublin Clients Created Over 242 Jobs in 2021

South Dublin County Council Local Authority Home Loan

Launch of South Dublin County Council’s Tree Management Policy

8 Winners of Creative Ireland South Dublin Funding Awards Announced

Mayor Kavanagh Honours Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sod Turned at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre for New BusConnects Interchange

An Air Quality Plan for NO2 in Dublin

SDCC launches Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025

South Dublin County Council Invites Applications for Funding for Outdoor Dining Scheme

Plans unveiled for €280m south Dublin cycle track network

60th International Liffey Descent descends on Lucan

South Dublin County Council to Invest in 4,500 New Homes

Home Composting Demo Site Opened At Pearse Museum In Rathfarnham

Winning Projects Announced For SDCC’s Have Your Say Initiative

Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd Appointed To Lead Design Of Poddle Relief Scheme

South Dublin County Council’s Eco Week 2018

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