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2017 Ag Feacuteachaint Siar Looking Back

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Welcome Note Gaeilge amp BearlaFaacuteilte go dtiacute broacuteisiuacuter lsquoSuacuteil Siarrsquo Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le haghaidh 2017 ina leacuteiriacutetear cuid daacuter n-imeachtaiacute agus tionscnaimh a tharla le bliain anuas Ar na himeachtaiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute feacuteilte tionscnaimh pobail imeachtaiacute teaghlaigh siamsaiacuteocht gradaim sceacuteimeanna forbraiacuteochta agus tuilleadh nach iad agus leacuteiriacuteonn gach sceacuteal an ceangal taacutebhachtach idir an Chomhairle Cathrach agus sibhse saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus na daoine a thugann cuairt airBa mhaith linn aacuter mbuiacuteochas a ghabhaacuteil libh as bhur bhfoighne bhur ndiacuteograis agus as paacuteirt a ghlacadh leis an gComhairle Cathrach i rith na bliana i bhfiacuteoruacute na sceacutealta seo

Ach anois bain taitneamh as an eagraacuten seo agus taacuteimid ag suacuteil le tuilleadh tionscadal agus oacutecaacuteidiacute a chur in bhur laacutethair i rith 2018

Owen P KeeganPriacuteomhfheidhmeannach

Welcome to Dublin City Councilrsquos 2017 lsquoLooking Backrsquo brochure which showcases some of our events and initiatives that took place during the past year Ranging from festivals community initiatives family events entertainment awards development schemes and more each story portrays the important link between the City Council and you the citizens of and visitors to Dublin We would like to thank you for your patience enthusiasm and participation with the City Council throughout the year in bringing these stories to fruition

For now enjoy this edition and we look forward to rolling out more projects and events for you throughout 2018

Owen P KeeganChief Executive

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Reacuteamhraacute oacuten bPriacuteomhfheidhmeannach - Chief Executive Introduction Ineacuteacs - Index 1 Feacuteile na hAthbhliana (FAB) 2017 - New Yearrsquos Festival (NYF) 2017 2

Feacuteile Bhliain Nua na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 3

Fheacuteile Paacutedraig - St Patrickrsquos Festival 4

Dublinie 5

lsquoThink Donrsquot Tagrsquo 6

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil - Housing Rapid Builds 7 Feacuteile MusicTown - MusicTown 8

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta - Sports and Fitness Centres 9

Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 10

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein - Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life 11

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid - Wood Quay Summer Sessions 12

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Team Dublin Clean Up 13

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S) -

Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway (S2S) 14 Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Physic Garden St Annersquos Park 15 Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein - Dublin One City One Book 16 Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht amuigh faoin Aer - Opera in the Open 17 Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park 18 Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas - Disability Awareness Campaign 19 Daacutemhachtain Liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Literary Award 20 COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute - Customer Services WEBCHAT 21 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 22 Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh - Family Day Festival 23

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna - Rediscovery Centre Ballymun 24

Taisclann Dhigiteach - Digital Repository 25

Feacuteile na Roacutesanna i bPaacuteirc San Anna - St Annersquos Rose Festival 26 Ironman 703 Baile Aacutetha Cliath - Ironman 703 Dublin 27 Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute - Weaver Park 28 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 29

An tIora le Artur Bordalo - The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo 30

Bloom go Moacuter faoi Bhlaacuteth - Blooming Marvellous 31

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte - Dublin A Welcoming City 32 An Laacute Suacutegartha - Play Day 33

Mainistir San Tomaacutes - St Thomasrsquos Abbey 34 Snaacutemh na Life - Liffey Swim 35

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute - Up The Dubs 36 Aisling 37

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile - School Warden Service 38

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath -

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin 39

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei 40 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 41 Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift - Jonathan Swift 42 Feacuteile Bram Stoker - Bram Stoker Festival 43 Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna - Halloween Festivities 44 Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg 45 Creidiuacutenaithe Grianghrafadoacuteiriacute - Photographersrsquo Accreditation 46

Ineacuteacs - Index

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Dublinrsquos New Yearrsquos FestivalNYF Dublin celebrated 2 days of fun filled festivities New yearrsquos eve brought Dublinrsquos river Liffey and surrounding area to life with two separate spectacular events of highflying aerial and aquatic displays as well as street acrobats and performers An earlier display meant families with young children were able to enjoy the countdown atmosphere whilst the later show dazzled the night-time skyline with a world class light show of over one hundred aqua beams and spotlights The highlight of the festival was the countdown music concert at St Stephenrsquos Green South featuring lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo and lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo Dublinrsquos Spire beamed a series of lights into the sky as the clock struck midnight while the new yearrsquos day celebrations at Custom House Quay boasted national and international street performers lsquoFlyboardersrsquo who performed their aquatic and aerial stunts over the Liffey jugglers mime artists stilt walkers and much more The NYF Dublin Festival is an initiative by Faacuteilte Ireland in partnership with Dublin City Council and produced and promoted by Holohan Leisure and MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Rinneadh dhaacute laacute scleacuteip laacuten spraoi a cheiliuacuteradh i rith Fheacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha CliathChuir Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana beocht sa Life agus sa cheantar maacuteguaird le dhaacute oacutecaacuteid mhoacuterthaibhseacha taispeaacutentais eitilte airde aeir agus uisceacha ar leith agus le cleasaithetaibheoiriacute sraacuteide Bhiacute teaghlaigh a raibh paacuteistiacute oacutega acu in ann taitneamh a bhaint as taispeaacutentas a bhiacute ar siuacutel niacuteos luaithe chun blas a fhaacuteil de spraoi Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana agus drsquofhaacuteg an seoacute ina dhiaidh sin a rian ar speacuteirliacutene na hoiacuteche le seoacute solais den cheacutead scoth ina raibh breis is ceacutead gath uisce agus spotsolasBa eacute buaicphointe na feacuteile naacute an cheolchoirm le haghaidh an chomhairimh siacuteos ar Fhaiche Stiabhna Theas ina raibh lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo agus lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo ag casadh ceoil Scal Spuaic Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sraith soilse isteach sa speacuteir nuair a bhuail an clog ag meaacutenoiacuteche fad is a bhiacute ceiliuacuteradh na hathbhliana ag Teach an Chustaim aacute stiuacuteradh ag taibheoiriacute sraacuteide naacuteisiuacutenta agus idirnaacuteisiuacutenta lsquoFlyboardersrsquo a rinne a gcleasanna uiscecha agus aeir thar an Life in eacuteineacht le laacutemhchleasaithe miacutemeadoacuteiriacute siuacuteloacuteiriacute ar chosa croise agus tuilleadh nach iad Is tionscnamh de chuid Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann iacute Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathagus biacuteonn siacute leacuteirithe agus curtha chun cinn ag Holohan Leisure agus MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

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Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Taacute Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach noacute Feacuteile an EarraighAthbhliain na Gealaiacute ar na feacuteilte is dathuacutela agus is cruthaithiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iacute ar siuacutel le deich mbliana anuas anois Is iacute an fheacuteile bhliantuacuteil is moacute ataacute ag muintir na Siacutene agus taacute siacute an-chosuacuteil leis an Nollaig i gcaacutes na hEacuteireann Agus iacute aacute cur i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath deacuteanann an fheacuteile ceiliuacuteradh ar an gcaidreamh idir an tSiacuten agus Eacuteire triacute reacuteimse leathan de chultuacuter agus oidhreacht na Siacutene a chur i laacutethair an phobail fad is a chothaiacutetear imeascadh inaacuter bpobal Ceiliuacuteradh lsquoBliain an Choilighrsquo in 2017 agus leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse leathan de thraidisiuacutein na Siacutene i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath thar threacuteimhse dhaacute sheachtain amhail Aonach na Feacuteile Earraigh i bhFoirgneamh CHQ taispeaacutentas grianghraf ardrang coacutecaireachta turas rothaiacuteochta reacutechuacuteiseach a raibh blas Aacuteiseach air go bialanna Siacuteneacha eacuteagsuacutela agus triail a bhaint as roinnt fiacuteorbhianna Siacuteneacha agus tuilleadh imeachtaiacute eile

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival

The Chinese New Year Festival or Spring FestivalLunar New Year is one of the most colourful and creative festivals in Dublin now in its tenth year It is the most significant annual festival for Chinese people and is the equivalent to Christmas in Ireland Brought to you by Dublin City Council the festival celebrates Sino-Irish relations in Dublin by showcasing a wide variety of Chinese culture and heritage whilst promoting integration in our community 2017 celebrated lsquoThe Year of the Fire Roosterrsquo and showcased a diverse spectrum of Chinese traditions in Dublin City over a two week period including the Spring Festival Fair in the CHQ Building photographic exhibitions a cookery masterclass an asian flavor lazy bike tour visiting different Chinese restaurants and sampling a variety of authentic Chinese dishes and more

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

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St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

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Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Welcome Note Gaeilge amp BearlaFaacuteilte go dtiacute broacuteisiuacuter lsquoSuacuteil Siarrsquo Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le haghaidh 2017 ina leacuteiriacutetear cuid daacuter n-imeachtaiacute agus tionscnaimh a tharla le bliain anuas Ar na himeachtaiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute feacuteilte tionscnaimh pobail imeachtaiacute teaghlaigh siamsaiacuteocht gradaim sceacuteimeanna forbraiacuteochta agus tuilleadh nach iad agus leacuteiriacuteonn gach sceacuteal an ceangal taacutebhachtach idir an Chomhairle Cathrach agus sibhse saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus na daoine a thugann cuairt airBa mhaith linn aacuter mbuiacuteochas a ghabhaacuteil libh as bhur bhfoighne bhur ndiacuteograis agus as paacuteirt a ghlacadh leis an gComhairle Cathrach i rith na bliana i bhfiacuteoruacute na sceacutealta seo

Ach anois bain taitneamh as an eagraacuten seo agus taacuteimid ag suacuteil le tuilleadh tionscadal agus oacutecaacuteidiacute a chur in bhur laacutethair i rith 2018

Owen P KeeganPriacuteomhfheidhmeannach

Welcome to Dublin City Councilrsquos 2017 lsquoLooking Backrsquo brochure which showcases some of our events and initiatives that took place during the past year Ranging from festivals community initiatives family events entertainment awards development schemes and more each story portrays the important link between the City Council and you the citizens of and visitors to Dublin We would like to thank you for your patience enthusiasm and participation with the City Council throughout the year in bringing these stories to fruition

For now enjoy this edition and we look forward to rolling out more projects and events for you throughout 2018

Owen P KeeganChief Executive

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Reacuteamhraacute oacuten bPriacuteomhfheidhmeannach - Chief Executive Introduction Ineacuteacs - Index 1 Feacuteile na hAthbhliana (FAB) 2017 - New Yearrsquos Festival (NYF) 2017 2

Feacuteile Bhliain Nua na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 3

Fheacuteile Paacutedraig - St Patrickrsquos Festival 4

Dublinie 5

lsquoThink Donrsquot Tagrsquo 6

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil - Housing Rapid Builds 7 Feacuteile MusicTown - MusicTown 8

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta - Sports and Fitness Centres 9

Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 10

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein - Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life 11

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid - Wood Quay Summer Sessions 12

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Team Dublin Clean Up 13

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S) -

Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway (S2S) 14 Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Physic Garden St Annersquos Park 15 Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein - Dublin One City One Book 16 Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht amuigh faoin Aer - Opera in the Open 17 Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park 18 Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas - Disability Awareness Campaign 19 Daacutemhachtain Liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Literary Award 20 COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute - Customer Services WEBCHAT 21 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 22 Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh - Family Day Festival 23

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna - Rediscovery Centre Ballymun 24

Taisclann Dhigiteach - Digital Repository 25

Feacuteile na Roacutesanna i bPaacuteirc San Anna - St Annersquos Rose Festival 26 Ironman 703 Baile Aacutetha Cliath - Ironman 703 Dublin 27 Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute - Weaver Park 28 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 29

An tIora le Artur Bordalo - The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo 30

Bloom go Moacuter faoi Bhlaacuteth - Blooming Marvellous 31

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte - Dublin A Welcoming City 32 An Laacute Suacutegartha - Play Day 33

Mainistir San Tomaacutes - St Thomasrsquos Abbey 34 Snaacutemh na Life - Liffey Swim 35

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute - Up The Dubs 36 Aisling 37

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile - School Warden Service 38

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath -

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin 39

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei 40 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 41 Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift - Jonathan Swift 42 Feacuteile Bram Stoker - Bram Stoker Festival 43 Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna - Halloween Festivities 44 Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg 45 Creidiuacutenaithe Grianghrafadoacuteiriacute - Photographersrsquo Accreditation 46

Ineacuteacs - Index

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Dublinrsquos New Yearrsquos FestivalNYF Dublin celebrated 2 days of fun filled festivities New yearrsquos eve brought Dublinrsquos river Liffey and surrounding area to life with two separate spectacular events of highflying aerial and aquatic displays as well as street acrobats and performers An earlier display meant families with young children were able to enjoy the countdown atmosphere whilst the later show dazzled the night-time skyline with a world class light show of over one hundred aqua beams and spotlights The highlight of the festival was the countdown music concert at St Stephenrsquos Green South featuring lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo and lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo Dublinrsquos Spire beamed a series of lights into the sky as the clock struck midnight while the new yearrsquos day celebrations at Custom House Quay boasted national and international street performers lsquoFlyboardersrsquo who performed their aquatic and aerial stunts over the Liffey jugglers mime artists stilt walkers and much more The NYF Dublin Festival is an initiative by Faacuteilte Ireland in partnership with Dublin City Council and produced and promoted by Holohan Leisure and MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Rinneadh dhaacute laacute scleacuteip laacuten spraoi a cheiliuacuteradh i rith Fheacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha CliathChuir Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana beocht sa Life agus sa cheantar maacuteguaird le dhaacute oacutecaacuteid mhoacuterthaibhseacha taispeaacutentais eitilte airde aeir agus uisceacha ar leith agus le cleasaithetaibheoiriacute sraacuteide Bhiacute teaghlaigh a raibh paacuteistiacute oacutega acu in ann taitneamh a bhaint as taispeaacutentas a bhiacute ar siuacutel niacuteos luaithe chun blas a fhaacuteil de spraoi Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana agus drsquofhaacuteg an seoacute ina dhiaidh sin a rian ar speacuteirliacutene na hoiacuteche le seoacute solais den cheacutead scoth ina raibh breis is ceacutead gath uisce agus spotsolasBa eacute buaicphointe na feacuteile naacute an cheolchoirm le haghaidh an chomhairimh siacuteos ar Fhaiche Stiabhna Theas ina raibh lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo agus lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo ag casadh ceoil Scal Spuaic Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sraith soilse isteach sa speacuteir nuair a bhuail an clog ag meaacutenoiacuteche fad is a bhiacute ceiliuacuteradh na hathbhliana ag Teach an Chustaim aacute stiuacuteradh ag taibheoiriacute sraacuteide naacuteisiuacutenta agus idirnaacuteisiuacutenta lsquoFlyboardersrsquo a rinne a gcleasanna uiscecha agus aeir thar an Life in eacuteineacht le laacutemhchleasaithe miacutemeadoacuteiriacute siuacuteloacuteiriacute ar chosa croise agus tuilleadh nach iad Is tionscnamh de chuid Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann iacute Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathagus biacuteonn siacute leacuteirithe agus curtha chun cinn ag Holohan Leisure agus MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

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Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Taacute Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach noacute Feacuteile an EarraighAthbhliain na Gealaiacute ar na feacuteilte is dathuacutela agus is cruthaithiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iacute ar siuacutel le deich mbliana anuas anois Is iacute an fheacuteile bhliantuacuteil is moacute ataacute ag muintir na Siacutene agus taacute siacute an-chosuacuteil leis an Nollaig i gcaacutes na hEacuteireann Agus iacute aacute cur i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath deacuteanann an fheacuteile ceiliuacuteradh ar an gcaidreamh idir an tSiacuten agus Eacuteire triacute reacuteimse leathan de chultuacuter agus oidhreacht na Siacutene a chur i laacutethair an phobail fad is a chothaiacutetear imeascadh inaacuter bpobal Ceiliuacuteradh lsquoBliain an Choilighrsquo in 2017 agus leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse leathan de thraidisiuacutein na Siacutene i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath thar threacuteimhse dhaacute sheachtain amhail Aonach na Feacuteile Earraigh i bhFoirgneamh CHQ taispeaacutentas grianghraf ardrang coacutecaireachta turas rothaiacuteochta reacutechuacuteiseach a raibh blas Aacuteiseach air go bialanna Siacuteneacha eacuteagsuacutela agus triail a bhaint as roinnt fiacuteorbhianna Siacuteneacha agus tuilleadh imeachtaiacute eile

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival

The Chinese New Year Festival or Spring FestivalLunar New Year is one of the most colourful and creative festivals in Dublin now in its tenth year It is the most significant annual festival for Chinese people and is the equivalent to Christmas in Ireland Brought to you by Dublin City Council the festival celebrates Sino-Irish relations in Dublin by showcasing a wide variety of Chinese culture and heritage whilst promoting integration in our community 2017 celebrated lsquoThe Year of the Fire Roosterrsquo and showcased a diverse spectrum of Chinese traditions in Dublin City over a two week period including the Spring Festival Fair in the CHQ Building photographic exhibitions a cookery masterclass an asian flavor lazy bike tour visiting different Chinese restaurants and sampling a variety of authentic Chinese dishes and more

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

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5

St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

6

8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

12

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

13

15

Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

14

16

Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

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3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

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in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Reacuteamhraacute oacuten bPriacuteomhfheidhmeannach - Chief Executive Introduction Ineacuteacs - Index 1 Feacuteile na hAthbhliana (FAB) 2017 - New Yearrsquos Festival (NYF) 2017 2

Feacuteile Bhliain Nua na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 3

Fheacuteile Paacutedraig - St Patrickrsquos Festival 4

Dublinie 5

lsquoThink Donrsquot Tagrsquo 6

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil - Housing Rapid Builds 7 Feacuteile MusicTown - MusicTown 8

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta - Sports and Fitness Centres 9

Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 10

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein - Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life 11

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid - Wood Quay Summer Sessions 12

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Team Dublin Clean Up 13

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S) -

Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway (S2S) 14 Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Physic Garden St Annersquos Park 15 Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein - Dublin One City One Book 16 Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht amuigh faoin Aer - Opera in the Open 17 Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna - Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park 18 Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas - Disability Awareness Campaign 19 Daacutemhachtain Liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin Literary Award 20 COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute - Customer Services WEBCHAT 21 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 22 Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh - Family Day Festival 23

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna - Rediscovery Centre Ballymun 24

Taisclann Dhigiteach - Digital Repository 25

Feacuteile na Roacutesanna i bPaacuteirc San Anna - St Annersquos Rose Festival 26 Ironman 703 Baile Aacutetha Cliath - Ironman 703 Dublin 27 Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute - Weaver Park 28 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 29

An tIora le Artur Bordalo - The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo 30

Bloom go Moacuter faoi Bhlaacuteth - Blooming Marvellous 31

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte - Dublin A Welcoming City 32 An Laacute Suacutegartha - Play Day 33

Mainistir San Tomaacutes - St Thomasrsquos Abbey 34 Snaacutemh na Life - Liffey Swim 35

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute - Up The Dubs 36 Aisling 37

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile - School Warden Service 38

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath -

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin 39

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei 40 Grafaic Faisneacuteise - Infographics 41 Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift - Jonathan Swift 42 Feacuteile Bram Stoker - Bram Stoker Festival 43 Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna - Halloween Festivities 44 Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath - Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg 45 Creidiuacutenaithe Grianghrafadoacuteiriacute - Photographersrsquo Accreditation 46

Ineacuteacs - Index

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Dublinrsquos New Yearrsquos FestivalNYF Dublin celebrated 2 days of fun filled festivities New yearrsquos eve brought Dublinrsquos river Liffey and surrounding area to life with two separate spectacular events of highflying aerial and aquatic displays as well as street acrobats and performers An earlier display meant families with young children were able to enjoy the countdown atmosphere whilst the later show dazzled the night-time skyline with a world class light show of over one hundred aqua beams and spotlights The highlight of the festival was the countdown music concert at St Stephenrsquos Green South featuring lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo and lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo Dublinrsquos Spire beamed a series of lights into the sky as the clock struck midnight while the new yearrsquos day celebrations at Custom House Quay boasted national and international street performers lsquoFlyboardersrsquo who performed their aquatic and aerial stunts over the Liffey jugglers mime artists stilt walkers and much more The NYF Dublin Festival is an initiative by Faacuteilte Ireland in partnership with Dublin City Council and produced and promoted by Holohan Leisure and MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Rinneadh dhaacute laacute scleacuteip laacuten spraoi a cheiliuacuteradh i rith Fheacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha CliathChuir Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana beocht sa Life agus sa cheantar maacuteguaird le dhaacute oacutecaacuteid mhoacuterthaibhseacha taispeaacutentais eitilte airde aeir agus uisceacha ar leith agus le cleasaithetaibheoiriacute sraacuteide Bhiacute teaghlaigh a raibh paacuteistiacute oacutega acu in ann taitneamh a bhaint as taispeaacutentas a bhiacute ar siuacutel niacuteos luaithe chun blas a fhaacuteil de spraoi Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana agus drsquofhaacuteg an seoacute ina dhiaidh sin a rian ar speacuteirliacutene na hoiacuteche le seoacute solais den cheacutead scoth ina raibh breis is ceacutead gath uisce agus spotsolasBa eacute buaicphointe na feacuteile naacute an cheolchoirm le haghaidh an chomhairimh siacuteos ar Fhaiche Stiabhna Theas ina raibh lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo agus lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo ag casadh ceoil Scal Spuaic Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sraith soilse isteach sa speacuteir nuair a bhuail an clog ag meaacutenoiacuteche fad is a bhiacute ceiliuacuteradh na hathbhliana ag Teach an Chustaim aacute stiuacuteradh ag taibheoiriacute sraacuteide naacuteisiuacutenta agus idirnaacuteisiuacutenta lsquoFlyboardersrsquo a rinne a gcleasanna uiscecha agus aeir thar an Life in eacuteineacht le laacutemhchleasaithe miacutemeadoacuteiriacute siuacuteloacuteiriacute ar chosa croise agus tuilleadh nach iad Is tionscnamh de chuid Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann iacute Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathagus biacuteonn siacute leacuteirithe agus curtha chun cinn ag Holohan Leisure agus MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

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Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Taacute Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach noacute Feacuteile an EarraighAthbhliain na Gealaiacute ar na feacuteilte is dathuacutela agus is cruthaithiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iacute ar siuacutel le deich mbliana anuas anois Is iacute an fheacuteile bhliantuacuteil is moacute ataacute ag muintir na Siacutene agus taacute siacute an-chosuacuteil leis an Nollaig i gcaacutes na hEacuteireann Agus iacute aacute cur i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath deacuteanann an fheacuteile ceiliuacuteradh ar an gcaidreamh idir an tSiacuten agus Eacuteire triacute reacuteimse leathan de chultuacuter agus oidhreacht na Siacutene a chur i laacutethair an phobail fad is a chothaiacutetear imeascadh inaacuter bpobal Ceiliuacuteradh lsquoBliain an Choilighrsquo in 2017 agus leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse leathan de thraidisiuacutein na Siacutene i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath thar threacuteimhse dhaacute sheachtain amhail Aonach na Feacuteile Earraigh i bhFoirgneamh CHQ taispeaacutentas grianghraf ardrang coacutecaireachta turas rothaiacuteochta reacutechuacuteiseach a raibh blas Aacuteiseach air go bialanna Siacuteneacha eacuteagsuacutela agus triail a bhaint as roinnt fiacuteorbhianna Siacuteneacha agus tuilleadh imeachtaiacute eile

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival

The Chinese New Year Festival or Spring FestivalLunar New Year is one of the most colourful and creative festivals in Dublin now in its tenth year It is the most significant annual festival for Chinese people and is the equivalent to Christmas in Ireland Brought to you by Dublin City Council the festival celebrates Sino-Irish relations in Dublin by showcasing a wide variety of Chinese culture and heritage whilst promoting integration in our community 2017 celebrated lsquoThe Year of the Fire Roosterrsquo and showcased a diverse spectrum of Chinese traditions in Dublin City over a two week period including the Spring Festival Fair in the CHQ Building photographic exhibitions a cookery masterclass an asian flavor lazy bike tour visiting different Chinese restaurants and sampling a variety of authentic Chinese dishes and more

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

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St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

6

8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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9

Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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10

Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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11

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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12

Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

11

13

Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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15

Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

14

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

15

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

17

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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24

Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

44

46

Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

3

Dublinrsquos New Yearrsquos FestivalNYF Dublin celebrated 2 days of fun filled festivities New yearrsquos eve brought Dublinrsquos river Liffey and surrounding area to life with two separate spectacular events of highflying aerial and aquatic displays as well as street acrobats and performers An earlier display meant families with young children were able to enjoy the countdown atmosphere whilst the later show dazzled the night-time skyline with a world class light show of over one hundred aqua beams and spotlights The highlight of the festival was the countdown music concert at St Stephenrsquos Green South featuring lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo and lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo Dublinrsquos Spire beamed a series of lights into the sky as the clock struck midnight while the new yearrsquos day celebrations at Custom House Quay boasted national and international street performers lsquoFlyboardersrsquo who performed their aquatic and aerial stunts over the Liffey jugglers mime artists stilt walkers and much more The NYF Dublin Festival is an initiative by Faacuteilte Ireland in partnership with Dublin City Council and produced and promoted by Holohan Leisure and MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Rinneadh dhaacute laacute scleacuteip laacuten spraoi a cheiliuacuteradh i rith Fheacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha CliathChuir Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana beocht sa Life agus sa cheantar maacuteguaird le dhaacute oacutecaacuteid mhoacuterthaibhseacha taispeaacutentais eitilte airde aeir agus uisceacha ar leith agus le cleasaithetaibheoiriacute sraacuteide Bhiacute teaghlaigh a raibh paacuteistiacute oacutega acu in ann taitneamh a bhaint as taispeaacutentas a bhiacute ar siuacutel niacuteos luaithe chun blas a fhaacuteil de spraoi Oiacuteche Chinn Bliana agus drsquofhaacuteg an seoacute ina dhiaidh sin a rian ar speacuteirliacutene na hoiacuteche le seoacute solais den cheacutead scoth ina raibh breis is ceacutead gath uisce agus spotsolasBa eacute buaicphointe na feacuteile naacute an cheolchoirm le haghaidh an chomhairimh siacuteos ar Fhaiche Stiabhna Theas ina raibh lsquoKodalinersquo lsquoKeywestrsquo agus lsquoHudson Taylorrsquo ag casadh ceoil Scal Spuaic Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sraith soilse isteach sa speacuteir nuair a bhuail an clog ag meaacutenoiacuteche fad is a bhiacute ceiliuacuteradh na hathbhliana ag Teach an Chustaim aacute stiuacuteradh ag taibheoiriacute sraacuteide naacuteisiuacutenta agus idirnaacuteisiuacutenta lsquoFlyboardersrsquo a rinne a gcleasanna uiscecha agus aeir thar an Life in eacuteineacht le laacutemhchleasaithe miacutemeadoacuteiriacute siuacuteloacuteiriacute ar chosa croise agus tuilleadh nach iad Is tionscnamh de chuid Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann iacute Feacuteile na hAthbhliana i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathagus biacuteonn siacute leacuteirithe agus curtha chun cinn ag Holohan Leisure agus MCD Productions

httpwwwnyfdublincom

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Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Taacute Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach noacute Feacuteile an EarraighAthbhliain na Gealaiacute ar na feacuteilte is dathuacutela agus is cruthaithiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iacute ar siuacutel le deich mbliana anuas anois Is iacute an fheacuteile bhliantuacuteil is moacute ataacute ag muintir na Siacutene agus taacute siacute an-chosuacuteil leis an Nollaig i gcaacutes na hEacuteireann Agus iacute aacute cur i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath deacuteanann an fheacuteile ceiliuacuteradh ar an gcaidreamh idir an tSiacuten agus Eacuteire triacute reacuteimse leathan de chultuacuter agus oidhreacht na Siacutene a chur i laacutethair an phobail fad is a chothaiacutetear imeascadh inaacuter bpobal Ceiliuacuteradh lsquoBliain an Choilighrsquo in 2017 agus leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse leathan de thraidisiuacutein na Siacutene i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath thar threacuteimhse dhaacute sheachtain amhail Aonach na Feacuteile Earraigh i bhFoirgneamh CHQ taispeaacutentas grianghraf ardrang coacutecaireachta turas rothaiacuteochta reacutechuacuteiseach a raibh blas Aacuteiseach air go bialanna Siacuteneacha eacuteagsuacutela agus triail a bhaint as roinnt fiacuteorbhianna Siacuteneacha agus tuilleadh imeachtaiacute eile

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival

The Chinese New Year Festival or Spring FestivalLunar New Year is one of the most colourful and creative festivals in Dublin now in its tenth year It is the most significant annual festival for Chinese people and is the equivalent to Christmas in Ireland Brought to you by Dublin City Council the festival celebrates Sino-Irish relations in Dublin by showcasing a wide variety of Chinese culture and heritage whilst promoting integration in our community 2017 celebrated lsquoThe Year of the Fire Roosterrsquo and showcased a diverse spectrum of Chinese traditions in Dublin City over a two week period including the Spring Festival Fair in the CHQ Building photographic exhibitions a cookery masterclass an asian flavor lazy bike tour visiting different Chinese restaurants and sampling a variety of authentic Chinese dishes and more

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

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5

St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

6

8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

26

28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

27

29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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30

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Just Eat Dublin Bikes

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provision of services

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in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

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286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Taacute Feacuteile Athbhliain na Siacuteneach noacute Feacuteile an EarraighAthbhliain na Gealaiacute ar na feacuteilte is dathuacutela agus is cruthaithiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iacute ar siuacutel le deich mbliana anuas anois Is iacute an fheacuteile bhliantuacuteil is moacute ataacute ag muintir na Siacutene agus taacute siacute an-chosuacuteil leis an Nollaig i gcaacutes na hEacuteireann Agus iacute aacute cur i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath deacuteanann an fheacuteile ceiliuacuteradh ar an gcaidreamh idir an tSiacuten agus Eacuteire triacute reacuteimse leathan de chultuacuter agus oidhreacht na Siacutene a chur i laacutethair an phobail fad is a chothaiacutetear imeascadh inaacuter bpobal Ceiliuacuteradh lsquoBliain an Choilighrsquo in 2017 agus leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse leathan de thraidisiuacutein na Siacutene i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath thar threacuteimhse dhaacute sheachtain amhail Aonach na Feacuteile Earraigh i bhFoirgneamh CHQ taispeaacutentas grianghraf ardrang coacutecaireachta turas rothaiacuteochta reacutechuacuteiseach a raibh blas Aacuteiseach air go bialanna Siacuteneacha eacuteagsuacutela agus triail a bhaint as roinnt fiacuteorbhianna Siacuteneacha agus tuilleadh imeachtaiacute eile

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

Dublin City Chinese New Year Festival

The Chinese New Year Festival or Spring FestivalLunar New Year is one of the most colourful and creative festivals in Dublin now in its tenth year It is the most significant annual festival for Chinese people and is the equivalent to Christmas in Ireland Brought to you by Dublin City Council the festival celebrates Sino-Irish relations in Dublin by showcasing a wide variety of Chinese culture and heritage whilst promoting integration in our community 2017 celebrated lsquoThe Year of the Fire Roosterrsquo and showcased a diverse spectrum of Chinese traditions in Dublin City over a two week period including the Spring Festival Fair in the CHQ Building photographic exhibitions a cookery masterclass an asian flavor lazy bike tour visiting different Chinese restaurants and sampling a variety of authentic Chinese dishes and more

httpwwwdublinchinesenewyearcom

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St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

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8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

5

St Patrickrsquos Festival

St Patrickrsquos Festival is a national cultural event where Ireland welcomes the world to Dublin for a celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage at the time of the national holiday Last year welcomed over 30 events including street theatre spectacle music dance theatre Irish language spoken word literature food and visual art The Festival parade takes place on March 17th the spectacular procession travels through the heart of Dublin city along a 28km route entertaining audiences from home and abroad The Festival is proudly facilitated and supported by Dublin City Council

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig

Is oacutecaacuteid chultuacutertha naacuteisiuacutenta eacute Feacuteile Naomh Paacutedraig ina gcuireann Eacuteire faacuteilte roimh mhuintir an domhain go Baile Aacutetha Cliath chun cultuacuter agus oidhreacht na hEacuteireann a cheiliuacuteradh i rith na saoire naacuteisiuacutenta seo Bhiacute breis is 30 imeacht ar siuacutel anuraidh amhail draacutemaiacuteocht sraacuteide moacuterthaibhsiuacute ceol damhsa draacutemaiacuteocht Gaeilge an focal labhartha litriacuteocht bia agus amharcealaiacuten Tarlaiacuteonn paraacuteid na Feacuteile ar 17 Maacuterta agus gluaiseann siacute triacute chroiacute-laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar feadh 28km agus lucht na paraacuteide ag cur siamsa ar faacuteil do na sluaite i gceacutein is i gcoacutengar Taacute an Fheacuteile aacute heacuteascuacute agus aacute tacuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwstpatricksfestivalie

4

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

6

8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

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visit a park on a weekly basis

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funding

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Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

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Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Dublinie

Dublinie aims to capture and present the very essence and spirit of Dublin each day by featuring the people places and things that make the city and region unique The site draws together in-house articles content about Dublin from across the web and social media to reflect whatrsquos happening and whatrsquos important Thatrsquos on top of guides to living working and studying in Dublin targeted at different types of users from around the globe Therersquos also an extensive and curated Whatrsquos On section which features the best of things to do each week Dublinie is owned managed and run by Dublin City Council

httpwwwdublinie

Dublinie

Feacuteachann Dublinie le buntreacuteith agus spiorad Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a chur in iuacutel gach laacute triacute aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar na daoine aacuteiteanna agus rudaiacute a dheacuteanann cathair agus reacuteigiuacuten ar leith de Tugann an suiacuteomh ailt intiacute aacutebhar faoi Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath oacute aacuteiteanna eacuteagsuacutela ar an ngreacuteasaacuten agus oacute na meaacutein shoacuteisialta le cheacuteile chun an meacuteid ataacute ar siuacutel agus ataacute taacutebhachtach a chur os bhur gcomhair Taacute seacute sin in eacuteineacht le treoracha ar mhaireachtaacuteil dul ag obair agus ag staideacutear i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad diacuterithe ar chineaacutelacha difriuacutela uacutesaacuteideoiriacute oacute cheithre hairde an domhain Taacute rannoacuteg chuimsitheach nuashonraithe ann faoi Rudaiacute Ataacute Ar Siuacutel aacuteit a ndiacuteriacutetear ar na himeachtaiacute is fearr ataacute ar siuacutel gach seachtain Taacute dublinie faoi uacuteineacuteireacht aacute bhainistiuacute agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwdublinie

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Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

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Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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9

Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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10

Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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11

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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12

Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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13

Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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15

Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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24

Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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25

Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

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7

Think Donrsquot Tag

Dublin City Council in partnership with An Garda Siacuteochaacutena teamed up with Cork Animator Andrew James and Clockwork Productions to produce a coloured animated video and poster campaign for young children The lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo campaign was created to raise awareness among children nationwide about tagging and graffiti Emphasis was put on both financial and criminal aspects making children aware that money spent cleaning up graffiti could be spent on other worthwhile initiatives as well as the long-term consequences from a criminal aspect The video got live coverage at Croke Park across a variety of cinemas and also featured on RTE

Think Donrsquot Tag

Taacute Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an Garda Siacuteochaacutena tar eacuteis dul i gcomhar le beochantoacuteir as Corcaigh darb ainm Andrew James agus le Clockwork Productions chun fiacuteseaacuten daite beochana agus feachtas poacutestaer a chruthuacute do dhaoine oacutega Bhiacute an feachtas lsquoGraffiti is a Crime Think Donrsquot Tagrsquo cruthaithe chun feasacht a mhuacutescailt i measc paacuteistiacute go naacuteisiuacutenta ar chlibeaacuteil agus graifiacutetiacute Leagadh beacuteim ar ghneacuteithe airgeadais agus coiriuacutela araon ionas go mbeadh paacuteistiacute feasach ar an airgead a chaitear chun graifiacutetiacute a bhaint agus go bhfeacuteadfaiacute eacute a chaitheamh ar thionscnaimh eile niacuteos fiuacutentaiacute agus chun go mbeidiacutes feasach ar iarmhairtiacute fadteacutearmacha oacute thaobh coireachta deRinneadh cluacutedach beo ar an bhfiacuteseaacuten i bPaacuteirc an Chroacutecaigh i bpictiuacuterlanna eacuteagsuacutela agus bhiacute seacute le feiceaacuteil ar RTEacute chomh maith

6

8

Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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9

Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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10

Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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11

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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12

Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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13

Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

12

14

Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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15

Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

14

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

15

17

Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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18

Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Rapid-Build Homes Delivered

2017 saw Dublin City Council deliver 130 new homes under the Rapid-Build Programme The homes are a follow on from the 22 homes built in Ballymun in 2016 - and are part of the governmentrsquos nationwide action plan lsquoRebuilding Ireland ndash an Action Plan for Housing and Homelessnessrsquo These homes are just part of the wider solutions to address the current housing and homeless situation Rapid-Builds are built to the highest construction standards and comply with all building control regulations These homes initially were designed to address the homeless crisis and to provide a home for families in emergencyhotel accommodation They continue to house these families as well as accommodating families on the current social housing list To date Rapid-Builds are located in Ballymun Finglas Drimnagh Ballyfermot and Coolock These areas are served with good transport schools recreational commercial and community amenities ensuring families are integrated into existing thriving and sustainable neighbourhoods and communities

Aacuteiteanna Coacutenaithe Mearthoacutegtha Curtha ar Faacuteil

Drsquoeacuteirigh le Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath 130 aacuteit choacutenaithe nua a chur ar faacuteil in 2017 faoin gClaacuter Mearthoacutegaacutela Taacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo aacute gcur ar faacuteil i ndiaidh an 22 aacuteit coacutenaithe a toacutegadh i mBaile Munna in 2016 - agus taacute siad mar chuid de phlean gniacuteomhaiacuteochta naacuteisiuacutenta an rialtais ar a dtugtar lsquoEacuteire a Atoacutegaacuteil ndash Plean Gniacuteomhaiacuteochta le haghaidh Tithiacuteochta agus Easpa Diacutedinersquo Niacutel sna haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo ach cuid de na reacuteitigh niacuteos leithne a bhfuil gaacute leo le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb tithiacuteochta agus easpa diacutedine ataacute ann faoi laacutethair Deacuteantar Mearthoacutegaacuteil de reacuteir na gcaighdeaacuten foirgniacuteochta is airde daacute bhfuil ann agus cloiacuteonn siacute le gach rialachaacuten rialaithe foirgniacuteochta Bhiacute na haacuteiteanna coacutenaithe seo deartha ar dtuacutes le dul i ngleic leis an ngeacutearcheacuteim easpa diacutedine agus chun aacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do theaghlaigh i gcoacuteiriacuteocht eacuteigeandaacutelaoacutestaacutein Leanann siad drsquoaacuteit choacutenaithe a chur ar faacuteil do na teaghlaigh seo chomh maith le freastal ar theaghlaigh ataacute ar an liosta tithiacuteochta soacuteisialta i laacutethair na huaire Go dtiacute seo taacute aacuteiteanna coacutenaithe mearthoacutegtha curtha ar faacuteil i mBaile Munna Fionnghlas Droimeanach Baile Formaid agus an Chuacuteloacuteg Freastalaiacutetear ar na ceantair seo le hiompar poibliacute scoileanna agus taitneamhachtaiacute aacuteineasa traacutechtaacutela agus pobail maithe a chinntiacuteonn go mbiacuteonn na teaghlaigh imeasctha sna comharsan-achtaiacute agus pobail rathuacutela inbhuanaithe ataacute ann cheana

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Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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30

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

9

Music Town Festival

MusicTown is an annual festival celebrating music in Dublin City It brings together artists and audiences with diverse interests across all genres whilst acknowledging our music heritage The festival was founded by Dublin City Council and 2017 celebrated its third year attracting an audience of 12000 to the city and its venues over a 10-day period Highlights of the festival included performance of Handelrsquos Messiah on its 275th anniversary the inaugural Dublin International Choral festival Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble and Katie Kim Opera Theatre Companyrsquos Acis and Galatea Bronagh Gallagher a musical walking tour through the city as well as various musical events for children and a series of events with the Royal Irish Academy of Music showcasing young performers

httpwwwmusictownie

Feacuteile MusicTown

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute MusicTown a dheacuteanann ceiliuacutereadh ar cheol i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Tugann siacute ceoltoacuteiriacute agus luchtanna feacuteachana a bhfuil suimeanna eacuteagsuacutela acu ar fud na seaacutenraiacute go leacuteir le cheacuteile fad is a aithniacutetear aacuter n-oidhreacht cheoil Bhiacute an fheacuteile bunaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus ceiliuacuteradh a triacuteuacute bliain in 2017 nuair a tharraing lucht feacuteachana 12000 duine ar an gcathair agus ar a ionaid thar threacuteimhse 10 laacute Ar na buaicphointiacute a tharla i rith na feacuteile bhiacute taibhiuacute de lsquoHandelrsquos Messiahrsquo 275 bliain tar eacuteis an cheacutead taibhithe an cheacutead Fheacuteile Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta Choacuteruacuteil de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Craig David The Fureys Crash Ensemble agus Katie Kim Acis and Galatea de chuid an Opera Theatre Company Bronagh Gallagher turas siuacuteil ceolmhar ar fud na cathrach chomh maith le himeachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela ceoil do phaacuteistiacute agus sraith imeachtaiacute i gcomhar le hAcadamh Riacuteoga Ceoil na hEacuteireann inar cuireadh ceoltoacuteiriacute oacutega i laacutethair

httpwwwmusictownie

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

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11

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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12

Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Sports and Fitness Centres

Dublin City Councilrsquos sports and fitness centres continue to deliver state of the art sports facilities and customer care to all our customers With facilities ranging from swimming pools gymnasiums fitness studios sports halls 5-a-side pitches track amp field facilities and saunas amp steam rooms to activities including group and private swimming lessons fitness assessments programmes studio amp aqua fitness classes and childrenrsquos summer activities amp camps there is something for everyone in a centre near you Our Staff are conscientious in advising motivating and encouraging you to get fit amp healthy and to maintain a healthy lifestyle There are a variety of membership options available as well as competitive lsquopay as you gorsquo rates and with the recent refurbishment and opening of Markievicz facility in the city centre a total of six centres citywide are available to choose from They are located in Ballyfermot Ballymun Finglas Townsend St(Markievicz Centre) Irishtown and Rathmines (Swan Leisure Centre)

Ionaid Spoacuteirt agus Aclaiacuteochta

Leanann ionaid spoacuteirt agus aclaiacuteochta Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath drsquoaacuteiseanna spoacuteirt agus cuacuteram custaimeacuteiriacute den cheacutead scoth a chur ar faacuteil daacuter gcustaimeacuteiriacute go leacuteir Agus aacuteiseanna iontu amhail linnte snaacutemha ionaid corpacmhainne stiuacuteideonna aclaiacuteochta hallaiacute spoacuteirt paacuteirceanna imeartha lsquocuacuteigear an taobhrsquo aacuteiseanna raoin agus faiche saunaiacute agus seomraiacute gaile in eacuteineacht le gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute amhail ceachtanna snaacutemha gruacutepa agus priacuteobhaacuteideacha claacuteir mheasuacutenachta aclaiacuteochta ranganna stiuacuteideo agus aclaiacuteochta uisce gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute agus campaiacute samhraidh do phaacuteistiacute taacute rud eacuteigin ann do gach duine in ionad ataacute gar duit Taacute aacuter bhfoireann feasach ar chomhairle a chur ar faacuteil daoibh agus sibh a spreagadh chun go mbeidh sibh aclaiacute agus slaacuteintiuacuteil agus chun go leanfaidh sibh de stiacutel mhaireachtaacutela shlaacuteintiuacuteil Taacute reacuteimse leathan roghanna ballraiacuteochta ar faacuteil chomh maith le raacutetaiacute iomaiacuteocha lsquoiacuteoctar mar a uacutesaacuteidtearrsquo agus tar eacuteis drsquoathchoacuteiriuacute agus oscailt aacuteis Markievicz a bheith criacuteochnaithe i laacuter na cathrach taacute iomlaacuten seacute ionad ar faacuteil ar fud na cathrach anois Taacute siad suite i mBaile Formaid Baile Munna Fionnghlas Sraacuteid Chnoc na Lobhar (Ionad Markievicz) an Baile Gaelach agus Raacuteth Maonais (Ionad Foacuteilliacuteochta Swan)

9

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

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visit a park on a weekly basis

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funding

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Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

11

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

4600 Upgraded LEDrsquos in Thomas Street

15Foreign Delegations

welcomed by the City Council

136 Weddings took place

in City Hall

162Homes purchased

by Dublin City Council

2602289Visitors to

Dublin City Public Libraries

4104067Journeys taken on

Just East Dublin Bikes

970Home adaptation grants

approved

85Local groups participatedin Team Dublin Clean Up

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Pride of Place Awards

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adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

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Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Itrsquos a Dogrsquos Life

St Annersquos Park Raheny is home to a haven for many dogs in Dublin with its very own official dog park This leash-free park gives owners the reassurance of allowing their pets to run free in a safe and fun environment The park is approximately one acre in size giving dogs a healthy and spacious area to run free and the recent addition of a water tap means refreshments are on hand for all our dogs The park is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) and is growing from strength to strength since its opening in 2013 It is situated close to the model car track and all dogs are welcome

Saol an Mhadaidh Bhaacutein

Taacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh mar thearmann ag cuid mhoacuter madraiacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath aacuteit a bhfuil paacuteirc oifigiuacuteil daacute gcuid feacutein acu Is feacuteidir le huacuteineacuteiriacute a bheith ar a suaimhneas sa phaacuteirc seo nach gcaithfear iallacha a uacutesaacuteid inti agus iacute mar thimpeallacht shaacutebhaacuteilte spraiacuteuacuteil inar feacuteidir leo a madraiacute a scaoileadh saorTaacute tuairim is acra amhaacutein ar fad sa phaacuteirc phoibliacute seo rud a thugann spaacutes moacuter slaacuteintiuacuteil do mhadraiacute le bheith ag rith go saor agus taacute uisce uacuter ar faacuteil do na madraiacute go leacuteir anois mar gheall ar an sconna uisce ataacute ann anois Is comhfhiontar de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus Cumann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath um Fhoacuteirithint ar Ainmhithe iacute an phaacuteirc agus taacute siacute ag dul oacute neart go neart oacute osclaiacuteodh iacute in 2013 Taacute siacute suite gar do rian na gcarranna mionsamhlacha agus taacute faacuteilte roimh mhadra ar bith

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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30

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Wood Quay Summer Sessions

A return of the Wood Quay Summer Sessions brought music lovers together once again for an eclectic mix of musical talent ranging from jazz traditional rock contemporary and soul The artists took to the stage on Wood Quayrsquos spectacular amphitheatre and performed these free concerts each Thursday in July The sessions aim to promote and support the musicians Wood Quay Summer Sessions are founded and presented by Dublin City Council in association with First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre and Music Network

Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an AdhmaidThaacuteinig leantoacuteiriacute ceoil le cheacuteile ariacutes le haghaidh meascaacuten ilghneacuteitheach de thalann cheoil amhail snagcheol ceol traidisiuacutenta rac-cheol ceol comhaimseartha agus anamcheol nuair a cuireadh Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid ar siuacutel ariacutes Chuaigh na ceoltoacuteiriacute ar an staacuteitse in amfaiteacuteatar moacuterthaibhseach Cheacute an Adhmaid agus chuir siad triacute cheolchoirm saor in aisce ar siuacutel gach Deacuteardaoin i miacute IuacuteilTaacute seacute mar aidhm ag na seisiuacutein na ceoltoacuteiriacute a chur chun cinn agus tacuacute leo Taacute Seisiuacutein Samhraidh Cheacute an Adhmaid bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i gcomhar le First Music Contact Improvised Music Company Contemporary Music Centre agus Music Network

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Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Just Eat Dublin Bikes

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Customer Services Centre

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City Neighbourhood Awards

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

14

Team Dublin Clean Up

Congratulations to all our citizens neighbours community groups resident associations youth groups businesses and everyone who took part in the Team Dublin Clean Up challenge on Good Friday April 14th as well as staff within our Waste Management division of Dublin City Council The initiative is based on the premise that a clean Dublin is a Dublin to be proud of and is a shared responsibility of each and every one of us With Dublin City Council providing bags gloves litter pickers and brushes as well as collecting the waste all of you collected on the day the response was extraordinary the day a success and lots of fun was had The event allowed each and everyone involved to take their civic pride to a greater level so well done everyone you certainly brushed up well Everyone involved is entitled to enter the City Neighbourhoods Competition in the Team Dublin Clean-up category and could win the top prize of euro1000 for their efforts

Glantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

Comhghairdeas lenaacuter saoraacutenaigh comharsana gruacutepaiacute pobail cumainn aacuteitritheoiriacute gruacutepaiacute oacuteige agus gnoacutethaiacute go leacuteir agus le gach duine eile a ghlac paacuteirt i nduacuteshlaacuten Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar Aoine an Cheacuteasta 14 Aibreaacuten agus comhghairdeas le foireann rannoacuteg Bhainistiacuteochta Dramhaiacuteola Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Taacute an tionscnamh bunaithe ar an smaoineamh gur fiuacute a bheith broacuteduacuteil as Baile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute glan agus gur comfhreagracht eacute seo orainn go leacuteirAgus maacutelaiacute laacutemhainniacute bainteoiriacute bruscair agus scuaba aacute gcur ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag bailiuacute na dramhaiacuteola a bhailigh sibh go leacuteir an laacute sin bhiacute liacuteon na ndaoine a chabhraigh leis thar barr Bhiacute an-rath ar an laacute agus bhain na daoine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann an-spraoi asThug an t-imeacht seo deis do gach aon duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach ann a mbroacuted cathartha a chur in iuacutel ar bhealach gniacuteomhach mar sin maith sibh a chairde rinne sibh an-obair Taacute gach duine a bhiacute paacuteirteach i dteideal cur isteach ar an gComoacutertas Comharsanachtaiacute Cathrach i gcatagoacuteir Ghlantachaacuten Fhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus drsquofheacuteadfaidiacutes an phriacuteomhdhuais ar luach euro1000 a bhuachan as a n-iarrachtaiacute

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway

On your bike The latest 2km section of the Sutton to Sandycove (S2S) Cycleway along Clontarf Road means that cyclists can enjoy a continuous stretch of cycling along this coastal stretch The works included a new segregated two way cycle track and 4 km of upgraded footpaths The public lighting along the route was significantly upgraded as well as the restoration and enhancement of the historic tram shelter at Clontarf In addition to this fantastic amenity further infrastructural projects were completed including the provision of a continuous coastal flood defence wall and a new arterial water main pipe All three projects were undertaken simultaneously to minimise disruption to residents businesses and road users Dublin City Council worked closely with various agencies to complete all three significant projects including the National Transport Agency and Irish Water

Sliacute Rothar Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh (S2S)

Biacute ag rothaiacuteocht Faacutegann an rian 2km is deacuteanaiacute den tSliacute Rothar oacute Chill Fhionntain go hAacuteth an Ghainimh ar feadh Bhoacutethar Chluain Tarbh gur feacuteidir le rothaithe taitneamh a bhaint as bealach leanuacutenach rothaiacuteochta ar feadh an straacuteice choacutesta seo Chuimsigh na hoibreacha dhaacute rian rothar deighilte deacutebhealaigh nua agus 4 km de chosaacutein uasghraacutedaithe Rinneadh uasghraacuteduacute suntasach chomh maith ar na soilse poibliacute ar feadh an bhealaigh agus rinneadh athchoacuteiriuacute agus feabhsuacute ar an scaacutethlaacuten stairiuacuteil tram i gCluain Tarbh In eacuteineacht leis an taitneamhacht shaacutermhaith seo criacuteochnaiacuteodh tionscadail bhonneagair eile amhail cur ar faacuteil balla leanuacutenach cosanta in aghaidh tuilte coacutesta agus priacuteomhphiacuteopa nua artaireach uisce Rinneadh na triacute thionscadal seo go leacuteir a chur i gcriacutech le cheacuteile chun go ndeacuteanfaiacute a laghad cur isteach agus ab fheacuteidir ar choacutenaitheoiriacute gnoacutethaiacute agus uacutesaacuteideoiriacute na mboacuteithre Drsquooibrigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eacuteagsuacutela chun na triacute thionscadal shuntasacha seo go leacuteir a chriacuteochnuacute an Ghniacuteomhaireacht Naacuteisiuacutenta Iompair agus Uisce Eacuteireann san aacuteireamh

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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25

Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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27

St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

26

28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

27

29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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30

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Physic Garden

This unique herbaceous garden showcases traditional medicinal herbs and is of keen interest to students professionals herbalists and general members of the public The garden is situated beside the Suzhou garden close to the original walled garden within the park It is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Visitors to the park can access the Physic garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm During the summer time Herbalists from the IRH are on-site to facilitate walks and talks to professionals and those with a keen interest in herbs

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

Gairdiacuten Physic Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Taispeaacutenann an gairdiacuten uathuacuteil luibheach seo luibheanna traidisiuacutenta leighis agus biacuteonn suim mhoacuter ag mic leacuteinn daoine gairmiuacutela luibhlianna agus an pobal i gcoitinne ann Taacute an gairdiacuten suite in aice le gairdiacuten Suzhou gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe sa phaacuteirc Is comhfhiontar eacute de chuid Chlaacuter Luibhlianna na hEacuteireann (CLEacute) agus Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Physic i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm Nuair a bhiacuteonn an samhradh ann biacuteonn luibhlianna oacute CLEacute ar an laacutethair chun siuacuteloacuteidiacute agus cainteanna a eacuteascuacute do dhaoine gairmiuacutela agus doacuteibh siuacuted a bhfuil suim mhoacuter acu i luibheanna

httpwwwstannesphysicgardenie

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

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3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Just Eat Dublin Bikes

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provision of services

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in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

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286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Dublin One City One Book

Echoland by Joe Joyce was the chosen title for Dublin One City One Book 2017 This award-winning initiative by Dublin City Council led by Dublin City Public Libraries encourages the citizens of Dublin to engage with the chosen title throughout the month of April The initiative is now in its 13th year Echoland tells the story of Dublin during The Emergency in the 1940s A month long feast of literary events took place across Dublin City including Airman Michael J Whelan who gave tours of the Air Corps museum at Baldonnel and authors Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes and Joe Joyce who talked about the challenges of writing fiction in different time periods

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein

Ba eacute Echoland le Joe Joyce an teideal roghnaithe le haghaidh Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair Amhaacutein Leabhar Amhaacutein 2017 Spreagann an tionscnamh duaisbhuaiteach seo de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus eacute aacute stiuacuteradh ag Leabharlanna Poibliacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath spreagann seacute saoraacutenaigh Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath le triail a bhaint as an leabhar roghnaithe a leacuteamh le linn mhiacute Aibreaacutein Taacute an tionscnamh seo ar siuacutel le 13 bliana anuas anois Insiacuteonn Echoland sceacuteal Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith na hEacuteigeandaacutela sna 1940idiacute Tharla feacuteile imeachtaiacute liteartha ar feadh miacuteosa ar fud Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail an t-eitleoir Michael J Whelan ag treoruacute turas ar fud Iarsmalann an Aerchoacuteir i mBaile Dhoacutenaill agus na huacutedair Sineacutead Crowley Andrew Hughes agus Joe Joyce ag caint faoi na duacuteshlaacutein a bhaineann le ficsean a scriacuteobh i dtreacuteimhsiacute ama eacuteagsuacutela

httpwwwdublinonecityonebookie

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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25

Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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27

St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

26

28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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30

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Opera in the Open

These much loved outdoor free lunchtime operas wowed audi-ences once again as Dublin City Councilrsquos Amphitheatre staged 4 vivid and powerful excerpts from renowned operas One of Dublinrsquos much loved annual cultural highlights Opera in the Open brought Thursday lunchtimes alive with these memorable and moving live performances throughout the month of August 2017rsquos performances were based on Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan and Gaetano Donizettirsquos operas and were brought to you by Dublin City Councilrsquos Arts Office

Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoin Aer

Chuir na ceoldraacutemaiacute am loacutein seo amuigh faoin aer a bhfuil toacuteir mhoacuter orthu agus ataacute saor in aisce chuir siad luchtanna feacuteachana faoi dhraiacuteocht ariacutes nuair a cuireadh 4 shliocht bheoga chumhachta de cheoldraacutemaiacute caacuteiliuacutela ar siuacutel in Amfaiteacuteatar Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha CliathCeann de na buaicphointiacute cultuacutertha bliantuacutela is moacute a bhfuil gean an phobail air i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath Chuir Ceoldraacutemaiacuteocht Amuigh Faoi Aer beocht in am loacutein ar an Deacuteardaoin leis na taibhithe speisialta corraitheacha seo i rith mhiacute Luacutenasa Bhiacute taibhithe 2017 bunaithe ar cheoldraacutemaiacute Giacomo Puccino Arthur Sullivan agus Gaetano Donizetti agus bhiacute siad curtha in bhur laacutethair ag Oifig Ealaiacuteon Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

20

Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Suzhou Garden St Annersquos Park

Tucked away near the old walled garden in St Annersquos park Raheny lies Dublinrsquos Suzhou garden donated to the people of Ireland by the Peoples Republic of China Classical Suzhou gardens are intended to be a microcosm of the natural world Opened in 2012 by the Chinese Ambassador this model garden exhibits some of those elements of nature including water stones and plants It also boasts the noticeable and elaborately crafted ornamental doors which are the focal point of this Chinese Garden These gardens originally would have been used for banquets gatherings celebrations or simply for solace and meditation It is fitting that it is housed in the beautiful grounds of St Annersquos Park which itself is steeped in history Visitors to the park can access the Suzhou garden weekdays from Monday to Thursdays between 10am amp 4pm and on Fridays from 10am ndash 1pm

Gairdiacuten Suzhou Paacuteirc Naomh Anna

Agus eacute suite ar an gcuacutelraacuteid gar don seanghairdiacuten faacutelaithe i bPaacuteirc Naomh Anna i Raacuteth Eanaigh taacute gairdiacuten Suzhou de chuid Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud a bhiacute tugtha do mhuintir na hEacuteireann ag Daonphoblacht na Siacutene Taacute gairdiacuteniacute clasaiceacha Suzhou in ainm is a bheith ina ndomhnaacuten den saol naacuteduacutertha Agus eacute oscailte ag Ambasadoacuteir na Siacutene in 2012 leacuteiriacuteonn an gairdiacuten mionsamhlach seo cuid de na gneacuteithe sin den duacutelra amhail uisce clocha agus plandaiacute Taacute doirse suntasacha ann chomh maith ataacute snoite go casta agus go hornaacuteideach agus iad mar phointe foacutecais an Ghairdiacuten Shiacutenigh seo Bheadh na gairdiacuteniacute seo aacute n-uacutesaacuteid san am ataacute caite chun feacuteastaiacute toacutestail noacute oacutecaacuteidiacute ceiliuacutertha a chur ar siuacutel noacute chun solaacutes a bhaint amach noacute machnamh a dheacuteanamh Taacute seacute thar a bheith cuiacute go bhfuil seacute suite i dtailte aoibhne Phaacuteirc Naomh Anna aacuteit a bhfuil stair shaibhir ag baint leacutei Is feacuteidir le cuairteoiriacute ar an bpaacuteirc teacht ar ghairdiacuten Suzhou i rith na seachtaine oacute Luan go Deacuteardaoin idir 10am agus 4pm agus ar an Aoine oacute 10am - 1pm

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

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Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

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provision of services

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in Commercial Rates

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Customer Services Centre

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286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Disability Awareness Campaign

A campaign to promote disability awareness was launched in 2017 It highlighted some of our simple everyday actions which can impede accessibility for people with visual and mobility disabilities Actions such as chaining onersquos bike to a lamppost or parking onersquos car on the footpath were just two examples of everyday occurrences which can be a major difficulty and inconvenience for the disabled The outdoor advertising campaign featured on Dublin Buses bus shelters and on a number of JCDecaux outdoor sites across the city The City Council continue to work with local businesses and people with disabilities in highlighting and promoting on-street accessibility for people with disabilities The consultation process also reinvigorated the consultative process on issues affecting people with disabilities which the City Council is determined to build upon in 2018

Feachtas Feasachta ar Mhiacutechumas

Seoladh feachtas chun feasacht ar mhiacutechumas a chur chun cinn in 2017 Dhiacuterigh seacute aird ar chuid daacuter ngniacuteomhartha simpliacute laethuacutela a drsquofheacuteadfadh bac a chur ar inrochtaineacht daoine faoi miacutechumas amhairc noacute soghluaisteachta Gniacuteomhartha amhail do rothar a cheangal de chuaille solais le slabhra noacute do charr a phaacuteirceaacuteil ar an gcosaacuten is dhaacute shampla iad seo de rudaiacute a tharlaiacuteonn gach laacute a drsquofheacuteadfadh deacracht agus miacutechaoithiuacutelacht mhoacuter a chruthuacute do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas Bhiacute an feachtas foacutegraiacuteochta lasmuigh le feiceaacuteil ar Bhusanna Aacutetha Cliath scaacutethlaacutein bus agus ar roinnt laacuteithreaacutein taobh amuigh de chuid JCDecaux ar fud na cathrach Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach drsquoobair a dheacuteanamh le gnoacutethaiacute aacuteitiuacutela agus le daoine faoi mhiacutechumas chun aird a dhiacuteriuacute ar inrochtaineacht ar an tsraacuteid do dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas chomh maith lena cur chun cinn Cuireadh beocht ariacutes sa phroacuteiseas comhairliuacutechaacutein chomh maith maidir le fadhbanna a theacuteann i bhfeidhm ar dhaoine faoi mhiacutechumas fadhbanna a bhfuil an Chomhairle Contae diongbhaacuteilte dul i ngleic leo tuilleadh i rith 2018

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Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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24

Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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25

Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

25

27

St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

26

28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

21

Internaltional DUBLIN Literary Award

Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa was announced as the winner of the 2017 International DUBLIN Literary Award in June The winning novel A General Theory of Oblivion was chosen from a longlist of 147 books for this prestigious award and prize of euro100000 making it the worldrsquos largest prize for a single novel published in English Dublin is steeped in literary treasure and heritage so it comes as no surprise that Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010 The award is sponsored by Dublin City Council and managed by Dublin City Libraries and is an annual literary highlight Uniquely it receives itrsquos nominations from public libraries in cities around the globe and recognises and rewards both writers and translators The novel tells the story of Ludo who on the eve of Angolan independence bricks herself into her apartment where she will remain for the next thirty years She lives off vegetables and pigeons burns her furniture and books to stay alive and keeps herself busy by writing her story on the walls of her home It is translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn

httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Duais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH

Foacutegraiacuteodh Joseacute Eduardo Agualusa mar bhuaiteoir Dhuais Liteartha Idirnaacuteisiuacutenta BHAILE AacuteTHA CLIATH le haghaidh 2017 i miacute an Mheithimh Roghnaiacuteodh an t-uacutersceacuteal buaiteach A General Theory of Oblivion oacute liosta fada 147 leabhar le haghaidh an ghradaim agus na duaise ceacuteimiuacutela seo ar luach euro100000 rud a fhaacutegann gurb eacute an duais is moacute ar domhan le haghaidh uacutersceacuteal aonair ataacute foilsithe i mBeacutearla Taacute cuid mhoacuter seod agus oidhreachta liteartha i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath mar sin niacute hionadh ar bith eacute gur ainmniacuteodh Baile Aacutetha Cliath mar Chathair Litriacuteochta de chuid UNESCO in 2010 Taacute an gradam urraithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute bhainistiuacute ag Leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus is buaicphointe bliantuacuteil liteartha eacute Go huathuacuteil faigheann seacute a chuid ainmniuacutechaacuten oacute leabharlanna poibliacute i gcathracha ar fud an domhain agus aithniacuteonn seacute scriacutebhneoiriacute agus aistritheoiriacute araon Insiacuteonn an t-uacutersceacuteal sceacuteal Ludo bean a chruthaiacuteonn priacuteosuacuten di feacutein ina haacuterasaacuten feacutein le briacuteciacute agus neamhspleaacutechas Angola ar tiacute a bheith bainte amach aacuteit a bhfanfaidh siacute ar feadh triacuteocha bliain ina dhiaidh sin Maireann siacute ar ghlasraiacute agus coluacuteir doacuteann siacute a chuid troscaacuten agus leabhar ar mhaithe le fanacht beo agus coinniacuteonn siacute iacute feacutein gnoacutethach triacutena sceacuteal a scriacuteobh ar bhallaiacute a aacuteit choacutenaithe Bhiacute seacute aistrithe oacuten bPortaingeacuteilis ag Daniel Hahn httpwwwdublinliteraryawardie

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Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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24

Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

22

Customer Services WEBCHAT

Customer Services launched Dublin City Councilrsquos new Webchat Service in May 2017 As well as catering to a new generation of digitally literate users of our services Webchat also provides an ideal solution to language barriers for many non-national residents of Dublin City who may be often more comfortable doing business through written English than over the phone Webchat is initially being rolled-out to Parking Permit applicants with plans to gradually expand to a broader range of Council services

COMHRAacute GREacuteASAacuteIN na Seirbhiacutesiacute do Chustaimeacuteiriacute

Sheol na Seirbhiacutesiacute Custaimeacuteiriacute Seirbhiacutes nua Chomhraacute Greacuteasaacutein Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath i mBealtaine 2017 Chomh maith le freastal ar ghluacutein nua uacutesaacuteideoiriacute daacuter seirbhiacutes ataacute inniuacuteil go digiteach cuireann Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein reacuteiteach den cheacutead scoth ar faacuteil le teacht i dtiacuter ar bhaic theanga na n-eachtrannach i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a drsquofheacuteadfadh a bheith niacuteos compordaiacute ag deacuteanamh a ngnoacute triacute Bheacutearla scriacuteofa naacute mar ataacute siad ar an bhfoacuten Taacute Comhraacute Greacuteasaacutein aacute chur ar faacuteil ar dtuacutes drsquoiarratasoacuteiriacute Cead Paacuteirceaacutela a bhfuil seacute i gceist acu leathnuacute go reacuteimse niacuteos leithne de sheirbhiacutesiacute Comhairle

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

24

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

2 Overall awards amp 1 runner up in

Pride of Place Awards

euro728611976 Spent on home

adaptation grants

42 of Dublinrsquos population

visit a park on a weekly basis

15 MinsAverage duration of

journey on Just East Dublin Bikes

euro517 Millionin Local Property Tax

funding

817972Online visits to

Dublin City Public Libraries

6Play Development

Consultationswith young people

3000Attendees at

Merrion Square Play Day

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Family Day Festival

Family Day is an annual festival now in its seventh year providing free family fun from puppet shows and arts amp crafts to storytelling and magicians Family Day is Irelandrsquos largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today Founded and presented by One Family it is largely supported by Dublin City Council With the festival ever growing and more families attending Smithfield Square was decided on as the larger and more ideal location for 2017rsquos festival Although the rain poured down the festival was attended by young and old This year children came along to animation workshops with local studio Brown Bag Films Younger children enjoyed lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo puppet show presented by No Strings Theatre Book advice was given to families on Dublin City Library Bus and the day ended on a high note with the Dublin Ukulele Collective

Feacuteile an Lae Teaghlaigh

Is feacuteile bhliantuacuteil eacute an Laacute Teaghlaigh anois ataacute ar siuacutel le seacht mbliana anuas ina gcuirtear spraoi ar faacuteil don teaghlach saor in aisce triacute imeachtaiacute amhail seoacutenna puipeacutead ealaiacuteona agus ceardaiacuteocht sceacutealaiacuteocht agus draiacuteodoacuteiriacute Taacute Laacute an Teaghlaigh ar an gceiliuacuteradh is moacute in Eacuteirinn ar ilghneacuteitheacht an teaghlaigh in Eacuteirinn sa laacute ataacute inniu annAgus eacute bunaithe agus curtha i laacutethair ag One Family faigheann seacute an chuid is moacute daacute thacaiacuteocht oacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Oacutes rud eacute go bhfuil an fheacuteile ag faacutes agus niacuteos moacute daoine ag freastal uirthi anois cinneadh ar Chearnoacuteg Mhargadh na Feirme mar laacutethair niacuteos moacute agus niacuteos fearr le haghaidh na feacuteile in 2017 Ceacute go raibh seacute ag stealladh baacuteistiacute bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta ag freastal ar an bhfeacuteile I mbliana drsquofhreastail paacuteistiacute ar cheardlanna beochana leis an stiuacuteideo aacuteitiuacuteil Brown Bag Films Bhain na paacuteistiacute oacutega taitneamh as seoacute puipeacutead lsquoThe Ugly Ducklingrsquo rud a bhiacute curtha i laacutethair ag Lucht Draacutemaiacuteochta No Strings Cuireadh comhairle faoi leabhair ar na teaghlaigh ar Bhus Leabharlainne Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus chriacuteochnaigh an laacute go buach leis an Dublin Ukulele Collective

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun

Originally the boiler house for the old Ballymun Flats the Rediscovery Centre has been transformed and is leading change through creative waste management By focusing on waste-to-resource it makes use of reused recycled and natural materials It brings together the skills and expertise of artists engineers mechanics designers craftsmen and scientists all working within four reuse enterprise centres Rediscover Furniture Rediscover Recycling Rediscover Fashion amp Rediscover Paint Energy and water systems at the centre conserve resources and demonstrate the latest in environmental sustainability The centre provides impressive community training programmes for local long term unemployed as well as an extensive education and research programme which includes interactive environmental and Science Technology Engineering amp Mathematics (STEM) workshops The centre was awarded The Green Construction Award of 2017 at the National Green Awards recognising sustainability Dublin City Council proudly supports the Rediscovery Centre

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

An tIonad Athfhionnachtana Baile Munna

Seo an foirgneamh a bhiacute ina theach coire ag seanaacuterasaacutein Bhaile Munna agus taacutethar tar eacuteis athruacute oacute bhonn a dheacuteanamh ar an Ionad Athfhionnachtana agus athruacute aacute stiuacuteradh ann triacute bhainistiacuteocht chruthaitheach dramhaiacuteola Agus iad ag diacuteriuacute ar acmhainniacute a dheacuteanamh de dhramhaiacutel baintear uacutesaacuteid as aacutebhair athuacutesaacuteidte athchuacutersaacuteilte agus naacuteduacutertha Tugann seacute le cheacuteile scileanna agus saineolas ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute innealtoacuteiriacute meicneoiriacute dearthoacuteiriacute ceardaithe agus eolaithe agus iad go leacuteir ag obair i gceithre ionad fiontraiacuteochta athuacutesaacuteide Deacutean Troscaacuten Athchuacutersaacuteil Faisean agus Peacuteint a Athfhionnachtain a fhionnadh ariacutes Taacute na coacuterais fuinnimh agus uisce san ionad ag caomhnuacute acmhainniacute agus iad ag leacuteiriuacute na bhforbairtiacute is deacuteanaiacute oacute thaobh inbhuanaitheacht chomhshaoil de Cuireann an t-ionad claacuteir oiliuacutena pobail ataacute fiacuteormhaith ar faacuteil do dhaoine oacuten gceantar ataacute diacutefhostaithe go fadteacutearmach chomh maith le claacuter cuimsitheach oideachais agus taighde a chuimsiacuteonn ceardlanna idirghniacuteomhacha timpeallachta Eolaiacuteochta Teicneolaiacuteochta Innealtoacuteireachta agus Matamaitice (ETIMSTEM) Bronnadh Grad-am Foirgniacuteochta Glaise 2017 ar an ionad ag na Gradaim Naacuteisiuacutenta Ghlasa triacutena n-aithniacutetear inbhuanaitheacht Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath leis an Ionad Athfhionnachtana go broacuteduacuteil

httpwwwrediscoverycentreie

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Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

Digital Repository

2017 brought history to life in the form of an exciting new online digital repository rich in Irish and Dublin history featuring religious social cultural and political events These formerly unseen images some of which date from the 18th century include photographs postcards letters maps and historical memorabilia Highlights include 18th Century Wide Street Commission Maps of Dublin Jacobrsquos Biscuit Factory Archive images civic receptions for the 1970s Dublin team Faacuteilte Ireland Photographic Collection promoting Ireland from 1930rsquos and the Birth of the Republic Collection comprising material from the period of the foundation of the Irish State This digital repository is free and will prove an invaluable source for photo and history enthusiasts local history and heritage groups researchers schools and more The collection is by no means complete with Dublin City Library amp Archive maintaining and building this digital resource and working with members of the public in identifying people and places featured in some of the material

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

Taisclann Dhigiteach

Chuir 2017 beocht sa stair nuair a bunaiacuteodh taisclann dhigiteach spreaguacuteil nua ar liacutene ina bhfuil an t-iliomad aacutebhair faoi stair na hEacuteireann agus Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ina dtraacutechtar ar eachtraiacute reiligiuacutenda soacuteisialta cultuacutertha agus polaitiuacutela Niacute fhacthas na hiacuteomhaacutenna seo roimhe seo agus baineann cuid acu leis an 18uacute haois agus mar chuid den bhailiuacutechaacuten taacute grianghraif caacutertaiacute poist leacutearscaacuteileanna agus earraiacute cuimhneachaacutein stairiuacutela Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute ann bhiacute Leacutearscaacuteileanna an Choimisiuacutein um Shraacuteideanna Leathana de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath san 18uacute hAois iacuteomhaacutenna oacute Chartlann Mhonarcha Brioscaiacute Jacob faacuteiltiacute cathartha drsquofhoireann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath sna 1970idiacute Bailiuacutechaacuten Grianghraf Fhaacuteilte Eacuteireann ina gcuirtear Eacuteire chun cinn oacute na 1930idiacute i leith agus Bailiuacutechaacuten Shaoluacute na Poblachta ina bhfuil aacutebhar oacute threacuteimhse bunaithe Staacutet na hEacuteireann Taacute an taisclann dhigiteach seo saor in aisce agus cuirfidh siacute foinse riacuteluachmhar ar faacuteil do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute grianghraf agus staire gruacutepaiacute staire agus oidhreachta aacuteitiuacutela scoileanna agus tuilleadh eile Niacutel forbairt an bhailiuacutechaacutein seo go hiomlaacuten criacuteochnaithe naacute baol air agus taacute an acmhainn dhigiteach seo aacute cothabhaacuteil agus a leathnuacute ag Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad ag obair le muintir an phobail chun daoine agus aacuteiteanna ataacute i gcuid den aacutebhar a aithint

httpdigitallibrariesdublincityievitalaccessmanagerIndex

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St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

27

St Annersquos Rose Festival

Once again St Annersquos Park Raheny was thriving with all things festive from plants and puppet shows to local crafts and exhibitions The beautiful Rose Garden was in full bloom showcasing an abundant and vibrant variety of roses whilst the farmers market allowed visitors to savour a variety of local fresh produce Entertainment by the Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective and Jejune added to the festivalrsquos atmosphere Dancing was in the form of tango belly dance and a unique live take on Wuthering Heights Other attractions included archaeology workshops beehives lizards Dublin City Councilrsquos mobile library horse and carriage rides a falconry exhibition and a biodiversity hub centred around Dublinrsquos bay and UNESCO The festival is growing from strength to strength and is the perfect family event promoting and celebrating our Parks and the natural outdoors in a pleasant fun and safe environment

Feacuteile Roacutesanna Naomh Anna

Bhiacute Paacuteirc Naomh Anna faoi bhlaacuteth ariacutes le gach rud feacuteiltiuacuteil amhail plandaiacute seoacutenna puipeacutead ceardaiacuteocht agus taispeaacutentais aacuteitiuacutela Bhiacute Gairdiacuten aacutelainn na Roacutesanna faoi bhlaacuteth iomlaacuten aacuteit ar leacuteiriacuteodh reacuteimse moacuter leathan roacutesanna eacuteagsuacutela fad is gur thug margadh na bhfeirmeoiriacute deis do chuairteoiriacute blaiseadh de bhianna uacutera a taacuteirgeadh go haacuteitiuacuteil Chuir an ceol a bhiacute aacute chasadh ag The Prairie Dawgs Swing Time The Rat Deppers Blue Grass Collective agus Jejune le spiorad na feacuteile Bhiacute damhsa tango agus boilg ar siuacutel chomh maith le taibhiuacute beo uathuacuteil de lsquoWuthering Heightsrsquo Ar na diacuteolta speacuteise eile a bhiacute ann bhiacute ceardlanna coirceoga earca leabharlann shoghluaiste Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath marcaiacuteocht capall agus carraacuteiste taispeaacutentas seabhcoacuteireachta agus mol bitheacuteagsuacutelachta ataacute diacuterithe ar bhaacute Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus UNESCO Taacute an fheacuteile ag dul oacute neart go neart agus is imeacht teaghlaigh den cheacutead scoth iacute ina gcuirtear aacuter bPaacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus an taobh amuigh chun cinn agus go ndeacuteantar iad a cheiliuacuteradh i dtimpeallacht aoibhinn spraiacuteuacuteil shaacutebhaacuteilte

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28

Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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31

The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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38

Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Ironman 703

Dublin once again hosted IRONMAN 703 Triathlon For the third year running this impressive event incorporated a 12 mile swim at Dun Laoghaire followed by a 56 mile bike ride through Dublin city centre continuing west towards Lucan Maynooth Kilcock Dunboyne and back to the Phoenix Park and culminated in a 131 mile half marathon within the park itself Athletes from 38 countries participated with over 1200 from Ireland alone Ironman 703 like many large-scale sporting events motivates and inspires its participants whilst also attracting thousands of visitors to our city Ironman 703 is proudly supported and facilitated by Dublin City Council

Ironman 703

Chuir Baile Aacutetha Cliath Triacute-Atlan IRONMAN 703 i laacutethair ariacutes Den triacuteuacute bliain as a cheacuteile chuimsigh an t-imeacht iontach seo snaacutemh 12 miacutele ag Duacuten Laoghaire turas rothaiacuteochta 56 miacutele ina dhiaidh sin triacute laacuter Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath siar go dtiacute Leamhcaacuten Maigh Nuad Cill Choca Duacuten Buacuteinne agus ar ais go dtiacute Paacuteirc an Fhionnuisce agus bailchriacuteoch aacute chur air le raacutes leathmharatoacutein 131 miacutele sa phaacuteirc feacutein Bhiacute luacutethchleasaithe oacute 38 tiacuter paacuteirteach ann agus bhiacute breis is 1200 paacuteirteach oacute Eacuteirinn feacutein Ar aon dul le cuid mhoacuter imeachtaiacute spoacuteirt moacuterscaacutela eile spreagann Ironman 703 na daoine a ghlacann paacuteirt ann agus tugann seacute inspioraacuteid doacuteibh fad is a mheallann seacute na miacutelte cuairteoir go dtiacute an chathair srsquoagainne Taacute Ironman 703 aacute thacuacute agus aacute eacuteascuacute go broacuteduacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

29

Weaver Park

Residents and visitors to Dublinrsquos historic liberties gladly welcomed the new state of the art public park the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over a hundred years Weaver Park standing on 06 hectares was a vacant space within the city and has been dramatically transformed to what is now a well received and utilised neighbourhood amenity It is situated at the junction of Cork Street and Ormond Street and features a skate area pergola large lawn for games and activities an enclosed play area a terrace embankment and benches all surrounded by new tree planting The enclosed play area incorporates a range of play equipment suitable for children up to ten years old including children with disabilities Older children can entertain themselves with a purpose built larger slide whilst teenagers can gather in the lsquohang-out spacersquo specifically designed for them The park is a joint effort between Dublin City Councilrsquos Parks and Landscapes Services Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd and Bracegrade Ltd all working together to achieve social and economic regeneration in the area

Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute

Chuir muintir na haacuteite agus cuairteoiriacute araon faacuteilte mhoacuter chroiacuteuacuteil roimh an bpaacuteirc phoibliacute nua uacuterscothach i Saoirsiacute stairiuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath rud arb iacute an cheacutead phaacuteirc phoibliacute shaintoacutegtha nua i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath 8 le breis is ceacutead bliainBhiacute Paacuteirc na bhFiacuteodoacuteiriacute ina bhfuil achar 06 heicteaacuter ina spaacutes folamh sa chathair agus taacute claochluacute deacuteanta uirthi agus iacute ina taitneamhacht chomharsanachta anois a mbaintear uacutesaacuteid aisti agus a bhfuil toacuteir uirthi Taacute siacute suite ag acomhal Shraacuteid Chorcaiacute agus Shraacuteid Urumhan agus taacute limisteacutear scaacutetaacutela peargoacutela faiche mhoacuter do chluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute limisteacutear suacutegartha iata ardaacuten claiacutefort agus binsiacute ann agus iad go leacuteir timpeallaithe ag crainn nua a cuireadh le deacuteanaiacuteCuimsiacuteonn an limisteacutear faacutelaithe suacutegartha reacuteimse leathan trealamh suacutegartha ataacute oiriuacutenach do phaacuteistiacute suas le deich mbliana drsquoaois paacuteistiacute faoi mhiacutechumas san aacuteireamh Is feacuteidir le paacuteistiacute ataacute niacuteos sine taitneamh a bhaint as sleamhnaacuten saintoacutegtha niacuteos moacute fad is gur feacuteidir le deacuteagoacuteiriacute teacht le cheacuteile sa spaacutes comhluadair ataacute saincheaptha doacuteibh Is comhfhiontar iacute an phaacuteirc de chuid Sheirbhiacutesiacute Paacuteirceanna Poibliacute agus Tiacuterdhreach Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Ait Urbanism Landscape Ltd agus Bracegrade Ltd agus iad go leacuteir ag obair le cheacuteile chun athnuachan shoacuteisialta agus eacnamaiacuteoch an cheantair a bhaint amach

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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37

Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

1610239People attended Dublin City Councilrsquos sports amp

leisure centres

43296 People visited City Hallrsquos

Story Of Our Capital exhibition

180000 Phone calls were

answered in Customer Services Centre

5Exhibitions took place at

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

2627479 Items were issued through Dublin City Public Libraries

7Exhibitions took place

at Dublin City Councilrsquos LAB Gallery

1671 trees were planted

in Dublin City

180 Dublin schools

received milk and fruit every day

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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The Squirrel by Artur Bordalo

Tara Street has a new resident our Red Squirrel This creative art installation by Portuguese environmental artist Artur Bordalo is made from end-of-life products typically found in wastelands abandoned factories and often recycling centres The objective of the piece is to link the materials used with the direct destruction and in this case potential ex-tinction of our red squirrels Materials include household appliances various car parts and construction rubble It is just one of many towering 3D animals by this artist spread across twenty four cities also known as Big Trash Animals The piece was a collaboration between the artist the City Council the Portuguese Embassy The Arts Council and Pull the Trigger Productions The artist wavered his fee in an attempt to engage Dublinrsquos citizens and visitors and to raise awareness of the environmental concerns for the endangered red squirrel in Ireland

An tIora le Artur Bordalo

Taacute coacutenaitheoir nua againn ar Shraacuteid na Teamhrach aacuter nIora Rua Taacute an saothar ealaiacutene cruthaithiacute seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera comhshaoil oacuten bPortaingeacuteil Artur Bordalo taacute seacute deacuteanta de thaacuteirgiacute deireadh saoil a fhaightear de ghnaacuteth ar thailte gan rath i monarchana treacuteigthe agus in ionaid athchuacutersaacutela go minic Is eacute cuspoacuteir na hiacuteomhaacute seo naacute ceangal a dheacuteanamh idir na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh agus scrios diacutereach agus sa chaacutes seo diacuteothuacute feacuteideartha na n-ioraiacute rua go leacuteir Ar na haacutebhair a uacutesaacuteideadh bhiacute fearais tiacute paacuteirteanna eacuteagsuacutela carranna agus smionagar foirgniacuteochta Niacutel ann ach ceann amhaacutein de chuid mhoacuter ainmhithe ollmhoacutera triacutethoiseacha de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera seo ataacute scaipthe thar cheithre chathair is fiche rudaiacute ar a dtugtar Big Trash Animals chomh maith Comhfhiontar ataacute sa saothar seo de chuid an ealaiacuteontoacutera na Comhairle Cathrach Ambasaacuteid na Portaingeacuteile na Comhairle Ealaiacuteon agus Pull the Trigger Productions Rinne an t-ealaiacuteontoacuteir iacute seo gan iacuteocaiacuteocht a fhaacuteil chun iarracht a dheacuteanamh aird na saoraacutenach agus na gcuairteoiriacute i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath a dhiacuteriuacute ar an bhfadhb agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar na buarthaiacute comhshaoil ataacute ann faoi ioraiacute rua in Eacuteirinn

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Bloom-ing MarvelousJune bank holiday weekend in Dublin proudly presents Bloom one of Irelandrsquos favourite horticultural and largest garden festivals profiling the best of Horticulture as well as Irish food and drink Bloom also provides stalls and information on garden design construction and basic gardening for garden enthusiasts A diverse range of garden plants furniture and other services are also on site amongst a wider variety of Irish goods ranging from foods drinks clothes and crafts Dublin City Councilrsquos parks de-partment and gardener Dara OrsquoDaly along with his team proudly designed and constructed one of the featured gardens in 2017 As well as this oasis of horticultural festivity Bloom Fringe also spreads across the city in the most unusual of places with the aim and challenge to reintroduce nature and biodiversity to more neglected and popular urban and civic spaces This year Smithfield Plaza featured their very own lsquoSeargant Pepperrsquo garden feature celebrating 50 years of the infamous Beatles album The City Council continue to promote and sponsor this well loved festival which blooms year on year

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

Bloom go Moacuter faoi BhlaacutethBhiacute Bloom ceann de na feacuteilte gairneoireachta agus gairdiacuteniacute is moacute toacuteir in Eacuteirinn aacute chur ar siuacutel go broacuteduacuteil i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath i rith dheireadh seachtaine an Lae Saoire Bainc i miacute an Mheithimh agus cuireadh scoth na gairneoireachta agus scoth an bhia agus na diacute in Eacuteirinn i laacutethair ann Cuireann Bloom seastaacutein agus eolas ar faacuteil chomh maith ar dhearadh agus toacutegaacuteil gairdiacuteniacute agus ar gharraiacuteodoacuteireacht bhunuacutesach do dhiacuteograiseoiriacute garraiacuteodoacuteireachta Biacuteonn reacuteimse ilghneacuteitheach plandaiacute agus troscaacutein gairdiacuten ar faacuteil chomh maith le seirbhiacutesiacute eile ar an laacutethair i measc reacuteimse niacuteos leithne drsquoearraiacute Eacuteireannacha amhail bianna deochanna eacuteadaiacute agus earraiacute ceardaiacuteochta Dhear agus thoacuteg rannoacuteg paacuteirceanna poibliacute Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an garraiacuteodoacuteir Dara OrsquoDaly agus a fhoireann ceann de na gairdiacuteniacute a bhiacute ann in 2017 go broacuteduacuteil Chomh maith leis an ionad feacuteile ghairneoireachta seo scaipeann Bloom Fringe ar fud na cathrach in aacuteiteanna faacutenacha agus eacute mar aidhm agus duacuteshlaacuten an duacutelra agus bitheacuteagsuacutelacht a thabhairt ar ais go spaacutesanna uirbeacha agus cathartha a bhfuil failliacute deacuteanta iontu agus a bhfuil toacuteir orthuBhiacute a ngneacute ghairdiacuten feacutein de chuid lsquoSargeant Pepperrsquo ag lucht Phlaacutes Mhargadh na Feirme i mbliana chun ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar 50 bliain den albam cluacuteiteach de chuid na Beatles Leanann an Chomhairle Cathrach den fheacuteile seo a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi a chur chun cinn agus urraiacuteocht a chur ar faacuteil di agus iacute faoi bhlaacuteth bliain i ndiaidh bliana

httpwwwbloomintheparkcom

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

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Dublin A Welcoming City

Inclusive communities become more prosperous by making everyone feel like they belong In July Dublin City Council declared Dublin a Welcoming City This declaration promotes the concept that all citizens including immigrants are valued contributors to the city and are vital to the success of their communities and to the city itself The Council is committed to developing the city as a place where those from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds have a sense of belonging and pride and have an opportunity to contribute to every aspect of city life and works with communities across the city to make Dublin a welcoming place to be live work in study in and visit

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte

Eacuteiriacuteonn pobail chuimsitheach niacuteos rathuacutela nuair a chinntiacutetear go mbraitheann gach duine iontu go bhfuil siad mar chuid diacuteobh I miacute Iuacuteil na bliana seo drsquofhoacutegair Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath gurb eacute Baile Aacutetha Cliath Cathair na Faacuteilte Cuireann an dearbhuacute seo coincheap aacuteirithe chun cinn is eacute sin go gcuireann gach saoraacutenach imircigh ina measc leis an gcathair ar bhealach luachmhar agus go bhfuil siad go leacuteir riacutethaacutebhachtach do rath a bpobal agus rath na cathrach feacutein Taacute an Chomhairle tiomanta an chathair a fhorbairt mar aacuteit a mbraithfidh daoine oacute gach tiacuter agus cuacutelra eitneach go bhfuil siad mar chuid di agus iad broacuteduacuteil as sin agus go mbeidh deis acu cur le gach gneacute de shaol na cathrach agus obair a dheacuteanamh le pobail ar fud na cathrach chun cathair fhaacuteilteach a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath mar aacuteit choacutenaithe oibre staideacuteir agus do chuairteoiriacute

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

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Play Day

Now in its twelfth year Play Day is a free family fun day facilitated by Dublin City Council Families are encouraged to attend and participate in the many games and activities on offer The outdoor environment is ideal and plays host to traditional games such as skipping running climbing jumping kite flying and much more Play Day takes place every year on the first Sunday afternoon in July at Merrion Square Park The recent installation of the infamous Oscar Wilde lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo is an additional imaginative and well loved facility used by families all year round Play Day is part of the nationwide initiative lsquoNational Play Dayrsquo on behalf of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and its aim is to increase awareness of the importance of play amongst children and its benefits in supporting their social physical intellectual creative and emotional development National Play Day celebrates the childrsquos right to play and is part of the City Councilrsquos Annual Play Programme which supports the vision of the lsquoDublin City Play Planrsquo in making Dublin a more child friendly and sustainable city

An Laacute Suacutegartha

Agus eacute ar siuacutel le dhaacute bhliain deacuteag anuas anois is laacute spraoi saor in aisce don teaghlach eacute an Laacute Suacutegartha agus eacute eacuteascaithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Moltar do theaghlaigh freastal ar agus paacuteirt a ghlacadh san iliomad cluichiacute agus gniacuteomhaiacuteochtaiacute a bhiacuteonn ar faacuteilTaacute an timpeallacht faoin aer thar barr agus cuirtear liacuteon moacuter cluichiacute traidisiuacutenta ar siuacutel inti amhail teacuteadleacuteimneach rith dreapadh leacuteim eitilt eitleog agus tuilleadh nach iad Biacuteonn an Laacute Suacutegartha ar siuacutel gach bliain ar an gceacutead traacutethnoacutena Domhnaigh i miacute Iuacuteil i bPaacuteirc Chearnoacuteg Mhuirfean Is aacuteis bhreise shamhlaiacuteoch a bhfuil gean an phobail uirthi agus a bhiacuteonn in uacutesaacuteid ag teaghlaigh an t-am go leacuteir eacute lsquoSelfish Giant Playgroundrsquo miacutechluacuteiteach Oscar Wilde rud a suiteaacuteladh le deacuteanaiacute Taacute an Laacute Suacutegartha mar chuid de thionscnamh naacuteisiuacutenta anlsquoLae Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartharsquo thar ceann na Roinne Leanaiacute agus Gnoacutethaiacute Oacuteige agus is eacute is aidhm doacute naacute feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an taacutebhacht ataacute le paacuteistiacute a bheith ag suacutegradh agus na tairbhiacute a bhaineann leis sin daacute bhforbairt shoacuteisialta choirp intleachtach chruthaitheach agus mhothuacutechaacutenach Deacuteanann an Laacute Naacuteisiuacutenta Suacutegartha ceiliuacuteradh ar cheart an phaacuteiste a bheith ag suacutegradh agus taacute seacute mar chuid de Chlaacuter Bliantuacuteil Suacutegartha Chomhairle na Cathrach rud a thacaiacuteonn le fiacutes lsquoPlean Suacutegartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliathrsquo is eacute sin cathair ataacute niacuteos oiriuacutenaiacute do phaacuteistiacute agus niacuteos inbhuanaithe a dheacuteanamh de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

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St Thomasrsquos Abbey

The Augustinian Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr was originally founded shortly after the Anglo-Norman invasion in 1177 by King Henry II and named after Thomas Becket The Abbey had a lasting impact on Dublin and gave its name to Thomas Street While no trace of the complex remains above ground significant archaeological remains have come to light in the Liberties The Archaeology Section and the South Central Area Office have been working with external partners to examine and raise awareness of this important religious foundation as a Creative Ireland project A community celebration brought the story to life as local children dressed in medieval clothing and paraded through the streets where the abbey once stood A conference also brought experts together to share recent research a reconstruction drawing and a digital model of the abbey were developed and shared The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin was written by medieval historian Dr Aacuteine Foley and published by Dublin City Council

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

Mainistir San Tomaacutes

Bhiacute Mainistir Agaistiacuteneach San Tomaacutes Mairtiacutereach bunaithe beagaacuten tar eacuteis ionradh na nAngla-Normannach in 1177 ag Riacute Anraiacute II agus ainmniacuteodh iacute as Tomaacutes Becket Bhiacute tionchar marthanach ag an mainistir seo ar Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus thaacuteinig ainm Shraacuteid Thomaacuteis uaithiCeacute nach bhfuil rian ar bith den ionad le feiceaacuteil os cionn na taluacuten anois aimsiacuteodh iarsmaiacute suntasacha seandaacutelaiacuteocha sna Saoirsiacute Taacute an Rannoacuteg Seandaacutelaiacuteochta agus Oifig Ceantair Laacuter na Cathrach Theas tar eacuteis a bheith ag obair le comhphaacuteirtithe seachtracha chun scruacuteduacute a dheacuteanamh agus feasacht a mhuacutescailt ar an ionad taacutebhachtach reiligiuacutenda seo mar thionscadal de chuid lsquoEacuteire Chruthaitheachrsquo Chuir ceiliuacuteradh pobail beocht sa sceacuteal nuair a ghleacuteas paacuteistiacute na haacuteite in eacuteadaiacute meaacutenaoiseacha agus iad ag siuacutel triacute na sraacuteideanna san aacuteit a raibh an mhainistir traacuteth Thug comhdhaacuteil saineolaithe le cheacuteile chomh maith chun taighde a rinneadh le deacuteanaiacute a roinnt forbraiacuteodh liacuteniacuteocht atoacutegaacutela agus samhail dhigiteach den mhainistir agus roinneadh iad Bhiacute The Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr Dublin scriacuteofa ag an staraiacute meaacutenaoiseach an Dr Aacuteine Foley agus eacute foilsithe ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

httpwwwmonasticietourst-thomas-augustinian-abbey

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

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Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Liffey Swim

The Dublin City Liffey Swim is the oldest and most prestigious open sea race in Ireland 2017 celebrated the 98th Dublin City Liffey Swim and saw three hundred men and two hundred and two women successfully completing this year The race takes in many of Dublinrsquos well known landmarks including Collinrsquos Barracks The Four Courts Liberty Hall and swimming under the Liffeyrsquos bridges including Rory OrsquoMore Bridge James Joyce Bridge Liam Mellows Bridge Father Mathew Bridge OrsquoDonovan Rossa Bridge Grattan Bridge Millennium Bridge Harsquopenny Bridge OrsquoConnell Bridge Rosie Hackett Bridge Butt Bridge and the Loopline Bridge The race finished at the quay wall just in front of the Customs House followed by the presentation of the prestigious Liffey Cups along the North Wall Quay Dublin City Council proudly supports this annual race which features amateur and elite swimmers young and old from Ireland and abroad Congratulations to Colin Monaghan winner of the menrsquos race and Anne-Marie Bourke Dublin City Council staff member who won the ladies race

httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

Snaacutemh na Life

Is eacute Snaacutemh na Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath an raacutes farraige oscailte is sine agus is ceacuteimiuacutela in Eacuteirinn Ceiliuacuteradh an 98uacute Snaacutemh ar an Life i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath in 2017 nuair a drsquoeacuteirigh le triacute cheacutead fear agus dhaacute cheacutead is a doacute bean eacute a chriacuteochnuacute i mbliana Tarlaiacuteonn an raacutes in aice le cuid mhoacuter de dhiacuteolta suntais caacuteiliuacutela Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath amhail Duacuten Uiacute Choileaacutein na Ceithre Chuacuteirteanna Halla na Saoirse agus na snaacutemhaithe ag snaacutemh faoi dhroichid na Life amhail Droi-chead Ruaraiacute Uiacute Mhoacutera Droichead Sheacuteamuis Seoighe Droichead Liam Uiacute Mhaoiliacuteosa Droichead an Athar Maitiuacute Droichead Uiacute Dhonnabhaacutein Rosa Droichead Mhig Reachtain Droichead na Miacutelaoise Droichead na Leathphingine Droichead Uiacute Chonaill Droichead Roacuteise Haiceacuteid Droichead na Comhdhaacutela agus an Droichead Loopline Chriacuteochnaigh an raacutes ag balla na ceacute diacutereach os comhair Theach an Chustaim agus bronnadh Coirn chaacuteiliuacutela na Life ina dhiaidh sin ar feadh Cheacute an Phoirt Thuaidh Tacaiacuteonn Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go broacuteduacuteil leis an raacutes bliantuacuteil seo a mbiacuteonn idir shnaacutemhaithe amaiteacutearacha agus snaacutemhaithe den cheacutead scoth idir oacuteg agus aosta oacute Eacuteirinn agus oacuten iasacht ag glacadh paacuteirte ann Comhghairdeas le Colin Monaghan buaiteoir raacutes na bhfear agus le hAnne-Marie Bourke ball foirne de chuid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath a bhuaigh raacutes na mban httpwwwleinsteropenseaieliffey-swim

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Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

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Just Eat Dublin Bikes

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City Neighbourhood Awards

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

37

Up The Dubs

2017 was a significant and momentous year for both Dublinrsquos Senior Men amp Ladies GAA Football teams as both teams defeated their respective opponents coincidentally both from Co Mayo It was a lsquothree-in-a-rowrsquo win for the menrsquos team taking home the Sam Maguire cup whilst the ladies team successfully secured the Brendan Martin cup after falling short at the finals to Cork the previous 3 years Dublinrsquos GAA fans joined in the homecoming celebrations for the All Ireland GAA Senior Champions in both Smithfield and City Hall Congratulations to both teams and we wish them continuous health luck and support in the future

Baile Aacutetha Cliath Abuacute

Ba bhliain shuntasach thaacutebhachtach iacute 2017 i gcaacutes Fhoirne Peile Shinsir na bhFear agus na mBan oacutes rud eacute go bhfuair an daacute fhoireann sin an laacutemh in uachtar ar a gcomhraic cheacuteile Co Mhaigh Eo sa daacute chaacutes Seo an triacuteuacute huair as a cheacuteile a bhuaigh foireann na bhfear Corn Mhig Uidhir agus drsquoeacuteirigh leis na mnaacute corn Bhreadaacutein Uiacute Mhaacuteirtiacuten a bhuachan tar eacuteis gur chaill siad in aghaidh Chorcaiacute sna cluichiacute ceannais sna triacute bliana roimhe sin Bhiacute lucht leanuacutena CLG Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath paacuteirteach sa cheiliuacuteradh chun faacuteilte a chur roimh Churaidh Shinsearacha Uile-Eacuteireann CLG i Margadh na Feirme agus Halla na Cathrach Deacuteanaimid comhghairdeas leis an daacute fhoireann agus guiacutemid slaacuteinte agus aacutedh leanuacutenach orthu in eacuteineacht le tacaiacuteocht leanuacutenach doacuteibh amach anseo

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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Aisling

Aisling is a theatrical performance of new works by 17 Irish Artists tracing the complex story of Irelandrsquos Gaeltacht regions since 1916 The performance brings together the best of Gaeltacht musicians poets writers visual artists and composers to celebrate and reflect on the story of the Gaeltacht regions over the last 100 years It is commissioned by Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta and curated and directed by Darach Mac Con Iomaire as part of An Teanga Bheo strand of the Creative Ireland Programme commemorating the centenary of the 1916 Rising Aisling will embark on a National Tour in 2018

httpwwwealainie

Aisling

Is moacuter-leacuteiriuacute ealaiacutene amharclannaiacuteochta agus ceoil eacute Aisling ina ndeacuteantar sceacuteal na Gaeltachta oacute 1916 i leith a chiacuteoradh go samhailteach le haacutebhar nua-choimisiuacutenaithe oacute sheachtar deacuteag de scoth na n-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute ndash idir cheoltoacuteiriacute filiacute scriacutebhneoiriacute dearc-ealaiacuteontoacuteiriacute agus cumadoacuteiriacute Taacute Aisling curtha i laacutethair ag Ealaiacuten na Gaeltachta faoi stiuacuteir Dharach Mhic Con Iomaire mar chuid den chlaacuter An Teanga Bheo de Chomoacuteradh Naacuteisiuacutenta 2016 agus eacute mar chuid laacuternach anois de chlaacuter Eacuteire Ildaacutena Beidh Aisling ag dul ar camchuairt naacuteisiuacutenta i 2018 wwwealainie

httpwwwealainie

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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School Traffic Warden Service

The City Council play an important role in road safety by providing many communities with their local School Traffic Warden School Traffic Wardens have been helping children safely cross the roads since the early 1960rsquos and in 2017 there was a total of 228 School Traffic Wardens employed at crossings around the city every school day to and from school These crossings are generally located on busy stretches of road with high volumes of children crossing It is estimated that school traffic accounts for approximately 25 of rush hourpeak time morning traffic so the presence of our lollipop ladies and men play a vital part in our childrenrsquos safety on our roads whilst increasing awareness and safety among our children as well as drivers

Seirbhiacutes Maora Traacutechta Scoile

Taacute roacutel taacutebhachtach ag an gComhairle Cathrach i saacutebhaacuteilteacht ar bhoacuteithre triacute Mhaora Traacutechta Scoile aacuteitiuacutela a chur ar faacuteil do chuid mhoacuter pobal Taacute Maora Traacutechta Scoile ag cabhruacute le paacuteistiacute na boacuteithre a thrasnuacute go saacutebhaacuteilte oacute thuacutes na 1960idiacute agus bhiacute iomlaacuten 228 Maor Traacutechta Scoile fostaithe ag crosairiacute ar fud na cathrach gach laacute scoile in 2017 ar an mbealach go dtiacute na scoileanna agus ar ais uathuIs gnaacutech go mbiacuteonn na crosairiacute seo suite ar straacuteiciacute gnoacutethacha boacutethair ar a mbiacuteonn cuid mhoacuter paacuteistiacute ag trasnuacute Meastar gurb ionann traacutecht scoile agus tuairim is 25 den traacutecht mhaidine buaicthraacuteth traacutechtabuaicama mar sin taacute obair riacutethaacutebhachtach aacute deacuteanamh ag aacuter maora traacutechta scoile chun aacuter bpaacuteistiacute a choinneaacuteil saacutebhaacuteilte ar aacuter mboacuteithre fad is a mheacuteadaiacuteonn siad feasacht agus saacutebhaacuteilteacht i measc aacuter bpaacuteistiacute agus tiomaacutenaithe

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Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

41

43

Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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44

Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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45

Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

44

46

Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

40

Hike it Bike it Like it

Hike it Bike it Like it Dublin was branded by primary school children in Drimnagh following the success of a previous smarter travel pilot project The original project encouraged more people in Drimnagh to walk cycle use public transport and to enjoy their local area This worthwhile initiative will spread the approach developed through the Drimnagh project to the rest of Dublin City It will roll out across primary schools with funding being allocated to encourage and increase walking and cycling particularly targeting 5th and 6th class students Dublin City Council will work closely with communities An Taisce (Green Schools) and other agencies to progress this healthy and valuable initiative

Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath

Bhiacute Biacute ag Cnocadoacuteireacht Biacute ag Rothaiacuteocht Bain Taitneamh As Baile Aacutetha Cliath brandaacuteilte ag paacuteistiacute bunscoile i nDroimeanach tar eacuteis gur eacuteirigh le tionscadal piacuteoloacutetach taistil niacuteos cliste roimhe sin Spreag an tionscadal bunaidh niacuteos moacute daoine i nDroimeanach le dul ag siuacutel ag rothaiacuteocht taisteal ar iompar poibliacute agus taitneamh a bhaint as a gceantar aacuteitiuacuteil Scaipfidh an tionscnamh fiuacutentach seo an cur chuige a bhiacute forbartha triacute thionscnamh Dhroimeanaigh go dtiacute an chuid eile de Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath Cuirfear i bhfeidhm eacute ar fud na mbunscoileanna agus leithdhaacuteilfear maoiniuacute chun siuacutel agus rothaiacuteocht i measc an phobail a spreagadh agus a mheacuteaduacute agus eacute diacuterithe go haacuteirithe ar dhaltaiacute rang 5 agus 6 Oibreoidh Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath go dluacuteth le pobail An Taisce (Scoileanna Glasa) agus le gniacuteomhaireachtaiacute eile chun an tionscnamh slaacuteintiuacuteil luachmhar seo a chur chun cinn

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41

Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

40

42

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

41

43

Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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46

Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

41

Family Hub - Mater Dei

The Mater Dei Family Hub opened in July 2017 and currently houses 50 families Family hubs are an important first response for families who become homeless and are availing of hotel accommodation They provide appropriate suitable and stable accommodation on an on-going basis Mater Dei is provided by Dublin City Council and run by Crosscare a registered charity who focus on homelessness and social justice The hubs are not a long-term housing solution as ideally families will move into houses and apartments through social housing as the units become available Facilities in Mater Dei include a key work office a counselling room medical room laundry rooms family room teenage room toddler room art room a gym a homework room dining space communal and training kitchens external play space own door self contained units units with cooking facilities a library computer room buggy storage and a meeting room

Mol Teaghlaigh ndash Mater Dei

Osclaiacuteodh Mol Teaghlaigh Mater Dei in Iuacuteil 2017 agus taacute coacutenaiacute ar 50 teaghlach ann i laacutethair na huaire Is ceacuteadfhreagra taacutebhachtach iad moil teaghlaigh do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil aacuteit choacutenaithe acu a thuilleadh agus ataacute ag uacutesaacuteid coacuteiriacuteocht oacutestaacutein Cuireann siad coacuteiriacuteocht ataacute cuiacute oiriuacutenach agus cobhsaiacute ar faacuteil go leanuacutenach Taacute Mater Dei curtha ar faacuteil ag Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus aacute reaacutechtaacuteil ag Crosscare carthanas claacuteraithe a dhiacuteriacuteonn ar easpa diacutedine agus ceartas soacuteisialta Niacute reacuteiteach fadteacutearmach tithiacuteochta iad na moil seo oacutes rud eacute gur choacuteir go mbogfadh na teaghlaigh isteach i dtithe agus arasaacutein triacute thithiacuteocht shoacuteisialta de reacuteir mar a chuirtear na haonaid sin ar faacuteil Ar na haacuteiseanna ataacute i Mater Dei taacute oifig phriacuteomhoibre seomra comhairleoireachta seomra leighis seomraiacute niacuteochaacutein seomra teaghlaigh seomra do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute seomra do lapadaacutein seomra ealaiacutene ionad corpacmhainne seomra obair bhaile spaacutes itheachaacutein cistineacha comhroinnte agus oiliuacutena spaacutes seachtrach suacutegartha aonaid fheacuteinchuim-sitheacha a bhfuil a ndoras feacutein orthu aonaid ina bhfuil aacuteiseanna coacutecaireachta leabharlann seomraiacute riacuteomhairiacute stoacuteras bugaithe agus seomra cruinnithe

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42

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

41

43

Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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44

Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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45

Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

44

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

474746

Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

42

An raibh fhois agat

Did you know

96journeys for free on

Just Eat Dublin Bikes

euro879 Millionspent on

provision of services

879No of homes refurbished

euro321Millionreceived

in Commercial Rates

21000emails processed in

Customer Services Centre

79of Dublinrsquos population walk

to their local park

286entries were received for

City Neighbourhood Awards

130 No of Rapid Build

homes built

41

43

Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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45

Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Jonathan Swift ampBaile Aacutetha CliathDublin

Johathan Swift Exhibition

Dublin city libraries exhibited the Jonathan Swift exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Swift Born in Dublin in 1667 Swift was educated at Kilkenny College before graduating with a BA at Trinity in 1686 He was ordained a priest of Christchurch Cathedral and was appointed Dean of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral in 1713 Honoured with the freedom of the city of Dublin he is more known for the published and renowned lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo which has been translated in many different languages throughout the last three centuries Swift died in 1745 and is buried in St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Items exhibited throughout the libraries included a First and Second edition of Gulliverrsquos travels published in 1726 amp 1727 respectively contemporary engraved portraits of Swift a large vellum manuscript bearing Swiftrsquos signature dated 1726 and more The exhibition was developed by Dublin City Archives on behalf of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archives and is funded by Dublin City Council Decade of Commemorations

Taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift

Chuir leabharlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath taispeaacutentas Jonathan Swift i laacutethair le ceiliuacuteradh a dheacuteanamh ar an 350 bliain oacute rugadh Swift Agus eacute tagtha ar an saol in 1667 i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath fuair seacute a oideachas i gColaacuteiste Chill Chainnigh sular bhain seacute BA amach i gColaacuteiste na Triacuteonoacuteide in 1686 Oirniacuteodh ina shagart eacute de chuid Ardeaglais Chriacuteost agus ceapadh eacute ina Dheacutean ar Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig in 1713 Agus saoirse Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath bronnta air mar onoacuteir is eacute an chaacuteil is moacute ataacute air naacute gur scriacuteobh seacute an t-uacutersceacuteal caacuteiliuacuteil lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rud ataacute aistrithe go cuid mhoacuter teangacha eile le triacute cheacutead bliain anuas Fuair seacute baacutes in 1745 agus cuireadh eacute in Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Ar na nithe ataacute ar taispeaacuteint ar fud na leabharlann taacute coacuteip cheacutead eagraacuten agus dara heagraacuten de lsquoGulliverrsquos Travelsrsquo rudaiacute a foilsiacuteodh in 1726 agus 1727 faoi seach portraacuteidiacute greanta comhaimseartha de Swift laacutemhscriacutebhinn mhoacuter phaacuteir ar a bhfuil siacuteniuacute Swift agus an daacuteta 1726 luaite air in eacuteineacht le tuilleadh eile Bhiacute an taispeaacutentas forbartha ag Cartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath ar son Leabharlanna agus Chartlanna Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus taacute seacute maoinithe ag Deich mBliana Comoacutertha Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath

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Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

44

Bram Stoker Festival

Once again the spookiness of Halloween casted its shadow over Dublin over October Bank Holiday weekend as the Bram Stoker Festival haunted young and old Program highlights included the return of the popular Live Music Trail around anonymous venues playing traditional music with a Halloween twist Stokerland a pop-up Victorian fun park on the grounds of St Patrickrsquos Cathedral Marshrsquos Library Spooky Family Day where young and old browsed this old authentic and eerie library with a few ghostly surprises among the shelves a return of the unforgettable interactive Macnas Parade and Dead Air an evening of live theatrical homage to the golden age of classic radio horror and much more Commemorating one of Dublinrsquos literary icons and his infamous Dracula Bram Stoker has spooked us since 1897 with his tale of vampish horror and suspense Dublin City Council in association with Faacuteilte Ireland proudly present this gruesome festival to you

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

Feacuteile Bram Stoker

Bhiacute taibhsiuacutelacht Oiacuteche Shamhna i reacuteim i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath ariacutes i rith dheireadh seachtaine Laacute Saoire Bainc Dheireadh Foacutemhair nuair a bhiacute idir oacuteg agus aosta faoi dhraiacuteocht ag Feacuteile Bram Stoker Ar na buaicphointiacute a bhiacute sa chlaacuter bhiacute tabhairt ar ais an Riain Ceoil Bheo a bhfuil an-toacuteir air ar fud roinnt ionad gan ainm ina mbiacutetear ag casadh ceol traidisiuacutenta agus blas Oiacuteche Shamhna air Stokerland tobphaacuteirc spraoi Victeoiriach ar thailte Ardeaglais Phaacutedraig Laacute Teaghlaigh Taibhsiuacuteil Leabharlann Marsh nuair a rinne idir oacuteg agus aosta brabhsaacuteil sa tseanleabharlann uacutedarach aduain seo ina raibh roinnt iontas taibhsiuacuteil i measc na seilfeanna filleadh Pharaacuteid idirghniacuteomhach Macnas rud nach feacuteidir dearmad a dheacuteanamh uirthi agus Dead Air oiacuteche oacutemoacuteis draacutemaiacuteochta beo do reacute oacuterga an uafaacuteis chlasaicigh raidioacute agus tuilleadh eile Comoacuteradh ar dhuine drsquoiacutecoacutein liteartha Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath agus an carachtar miacutechluacuteiteach daacute chuid Dracula taacute eagla aacute cur orainn ag Bram Stoker oacute 1897 lena sceacuteal uafaacuteis laacuten teannais faoi vaimpiacuter Cuireann Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Aacutetha Cliath an fheacuteile fhuilteach seo in bhur laacutethair go broacuteduacuteil i gcomhar le Faacuteilte Eacuteireann

httpwwwbramstokerfestivalcom

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Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

45

474746

Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

45

Halloween Festivities

The City Council proudly organise and deliver a deathly program of events for Halloween across local communities Finglas Fright Night Festival presented an evening funfair with teenage terminator fun fair ride mini roller coaster magic show bouncy castles and a spectacular fireworks show for young and old Dockers and Demons brought a weekend of suspense and nautical intrigue to Ringsend Grand Canal Dock and Irishtown as their Halloween festivities featured banshees and missing boats among the madness of workshops historical tours and more Ballymunrsquos Otherworld Festival brought the dead to life in a creepy and interactive lsquoEscape the Zombies Paradersquo whilst Donaghmede Kilbarrack Edenmore and Cherry Orchard all celebrated with spectacular firework displays The Cauldron at Smithfield presented a zipline a haunted house and bouncy castle whilst the North East Inner City presented The Big Scream featuring play station tournaments a 150 ft bungee jump silent disco and more Safety is paramount for our citizens and whilst attendance at these events is increasing consistently attendance at and the presence of illegal bonfires is decreasing

Feacuteilte Oiacuteche Shamhna

Eagraiacuteonn agus solaacutethraiacuteonn an Chomhairle Cathrach claacuter taibhsiuacuteil imeachtaiacute go broacuteduacuteil le haghaidh Oiacuteche Shamhna i measc na bpobal aacuteitiuacuteil Chuir Feacuteile Oiacuteche Eagla Fhionngh-laise aonach siamsaiacuteochta oiacuteche ar siuacutel ina raibh marcaiacuteocht aonach siamsaiacuteochta terminator do dheacuteagoacuteiriacute mion-roll-choacutestoacuteir seoacute draiacuteochta preabchaisleaacutein agus taispeaacutentas tinte ealaiacutene moacuterthaibhseach don slua idir oacuteg agus aosta Chuir Dugairiacute agus Deamhain deireadh seachtaine teannais agus uisce faoi thalamh ar siuacutel sa Rinn Duga na Canaacutelach Moacuteire agus an Baile Gaelach i rith fheacuteile Oiacuteche Shamhna ansin ina raibh mnaacute siacute agus baacuteid ar iarraidh in eacuteineacht le gealtacht ceardlann turas stairiuacuteil agus tuilleadh nach iad Thug Feacuteile Alltair Bhaile Munna na mairbh ar ais chun beatha i bparaacuteid chreathnach idirghniacuteomhach lsquoEscape the Zombiesrsquo fad is a rinne muintir Dhomhnach Miacutede Chill Bharroacuteg Eacuteadan Moacuter agus Ghort na Siliacuteniacute go leacuteir ceiliuacuteradh le taispeaacutentais mhoacuterthaibh-seacha tinte ealaiacutene Chuir An Coire ag Margadh na Feirme zipliacutene teach taibhsiacute agus preabchaisleaacuten ar faacuteil fad is a chuir Laacuter Thoir Thuaidh na Cathrach The Big Scream i laacutethair ina raibh comoacutertais play station leacuteim bhuinsiacute 150 troigh dioscoacute ciuacutein agus tuilleadh nach iad Taacute saacutebhaacuteilteacht na saoraacutenach mar thosaiacuteocht againn agus fad is ataacute meacuteaduacute reacuteasuacutenta com-hsheasmhach ag teacht ar liacuteon na ndaoine a fhreastalaiacuteonn ar na himeachtaiacute seo taacute an liacuteon daoine a bhiacuteonn i laacutethair ag tinte cnaacutemh miacutedhleathacha ag dul i laghad

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

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Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg

Comhairle na nOacuteg are youth councils in the 31 Local Authorities around the country Dublin City Comhairle na nOacuteg has 63 elected members between the ages of 11 and 18 These young people have the opportunity to participate in influencing local and national policy planning and decision-making as well as being a mechanism for consultation One of the most mportant aspects of the Comhairle na nOacuteg is that it allows young people to select and work on topics of importance to young people It allows them to discuss and debate matters of relevance to them and their community and allows our young citizens to obtain a greater awareness of what the cityrsquos current issues are whilst also giving them an opportunity to develop their confidence in public speaking and debate The topic chosen by them in 2017 was homelessness with a focus on youth homelessness

Comhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath

Is comhairliacute oacuteige iacute Comhairle na nOacuteg sa 31 Uacutedaraacutes Aacuteitiuacuteil ar fud na tiacutere Taacute 63 comhalta tofa ar Chomhairle na nOacuteg i mBaile Aacutetha Cliath agus iad idir 11 agus 18 mbliana drsquoaois Taacute deis ag na daoine oacutega seo paacuteirt a ghlacadh i dtionchar a imirt ar an mbeartas pleanaacuteil agus cinnteoireacht aacuteitiuacuteil agus naacuteisiuacutenta chomh maith le bheith ina meicniacuteocht chomhairliuacutechaacutein Ceann de na gneacuteithe is taacutebhachtaiacute de Chomhairle na nOacuteg naacute go ligeann siacute do dhaoine oacutega aacutebhair thaacutebhachtacha daacute gcuid feacutein a roghnuacute agus obair a dheacuteanamh orthu Ligeann siacute doacuteibh pleacute a dheacuteanamh ar nithe a bhaineann leo agus lena bpobail agus ligeann siacute daacuter saoraacutenaigh oacutega feasacht niacuteos fearr a fhaacuteil ar fhadhbanna na cathrach i laacutethair na huaire fad is a thugtar deis doacuteibh a muiniacuten a fhorbairt oacute thaobh labhairt go poibliacute agus diacuteospoacuteireachta deBa eacute an t-aacutebhar a roghnaigh siad in 2017 naacute easpa diacutedine le beacuteim ar easpa diacutedine

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Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

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dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

474746

Jason Clarke PhotographyNuala CollinsStephen ConlinDDFHampBFάilte Ireland CollectionFennell PhotographyIndependent Newspapers - Steve HumphreysAllen KielyBrian MacLochliannConor McCabeSeaacuten Oacute MainnIacutenPhotocall Ireland - Leon FarrellRediscovery CentreAlan RowletteChris ShelleySource DesignSt Patrickrsquos FestivalBrian TeelingPaul TierneyJoanna Travers

Photography

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil

48

dubcitycouncil

go dtiacute an bhlian seo chugainn until next year

httpwwwdublincityie dublincityie

dublincitycouncil