Dún Laoghaire-RathdownPublic Participation Network

The National Maritime Museum is happy to host 'Joan Mulloy - Irish Solo Sailor', introduced by Enda O'Coineen on Tuesday 17th September at 7:30pm. An illustrated talk by Joan Mulloy, professional Irish solo sailor hoping to compete in the 2020 edition of the Vendee Globe. Her experiences sailing the world solo, will be illustrated in dramatic pictures and videos.

Venue: dlr County Council - Dundrum Office Park, Off Main Street, Dundrum. 
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We will be running two information sessions in September for anyone who might be interested in becoming a DLR PPN representative on the Council's Strategic Policy Committees.

• Wednesday 18th of September, Shanganagh Park House, Rathsallagh Ave Shankill, 7pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 19th of September, Holy Cross Parish Centre, Dundrum, 7pm-8.30pm

Come along to one of these informal sessions to meet with DLR PPN staff, Secretariat members and representatives to find out what being a DLR PPN representative is about, what the Strategic Policy Committees do, what kind of skills or expertise you might need and get answers to any questions you have. 
To register click here

A special Culture Night event, "Meet the Artist" with Shay Gilna for his upcoming exhibition "The Windward Mark". His collection of maritime paintings featuring classic sail boats such as the Dublin Bay 21s and Howth 17s racing at Kingston Harbour. Culture Night 20th September 5:30pm till 9pm. Exhibition runs till the 20th October, all welcome.

Dlr County Council is delighted to present clann by Theresa Nanigian, the dlr Visual Art Commission for 2019. Theresa Nanigian is an American artist based in Dún Laoghaire whose practice is rooted in photography and other media with an interest in social psychology. The exhibition starts on September 21st and will run until 17th of October 2019.

clann, is an exhibition of new large-scale group photographs by Nanigian of people who live, work and play in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County. She has engaged with a wide range of groups from the National Rescue Lifeboat volunteers to residents of Our Lady’s Manor nursing home and the kitchen staff of a popular yacht club

On Saturday, 21 September, Killiney District Community Council is joining forces with the#EUBeach Cleanup Campaign. If you would like to take part in it, you can join at 11:00 in the carpark opposite Killiney Dart Station for a clean-up of Killiney Beach and the access paths.

For more information, please email info@killineycommunitycouncil.ie or call 087 1385472. This is a family friendly event.

dlr Lexicon, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire
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Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre is happy to organise 'What would the Countess Say?' on Saturday Sept. 21st at 7:30pm - a play directed by Margaret Dunne about the Countess Markievicz being appointed the first Minister for Labour in 1919.

Venue: dlr Leisure, Ballyogan
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Shanganagh Park House, Rathsallagh Avenue, Shankill
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Patrician Community Centre, Stillorgan
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Sallynoggin Community & Senior Cente, Park Close, Sallynoggin
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Smashing Times are delighted to announce a performance of Constance and Her Friends by Mary Moynihan celebrating women’s stories from the decade of commemorations in Ireland, covering the period 1916 to 1923. The performance will take place on Wednesday the 25th of September, at 7:30pm in the dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum.

The event will be followed by a post-show Citizens in an Equal Europe panel discussion with invited guest speakers and audience participation, linking the aspirations of the new Irish proclamation to the founding principles of the EU in relation to democracy, equality and peace.

Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Enniskerry Road
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The Go for Life Grant Scheme offers financial supports – provided by Sport Ireland – to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people.

This national grant scheme aims to assist in the implementation of locally-developed, well-planned activity and sport initiatives. In particular, the scheme is aimed at:

Supporting the work of Go for Life including the network of PALs (Physical Activity Leaders) and the development of Go for Life Games and other initiatives;
Assisting local clubs/organisations to enhance existing opportunities for their members in recreational sport and physical activity;
Assisting local clubs/organisations to start new initiatives geared at involving older people in recreational sport and physical activity.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 27 September 2019.

Foundation Art Course - 10 weeks, starting on Monday 30th of September. For more information, please click here.