Finglas Village

On this site on the 10th September, I wrote a note on the contents of a meeting I had with Mick Bailey of Beauvale Developments.

“I asked Mick how he could help in the Finglas Village regeneration. He suggests that a CPO is used to assemble the whole site and develop a horseshoe shaped series of neighbourhoods with a Supervalue type supermarket in the centre, as a completely new concept.

As Marumba (the current developers) is defunct, this at least is a new idea which we should investigate.”

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‘Drop in Well’, Family Resource Centre

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The Drop in Well, Family Resource Centre launched the Strategic Plan 2010 – 2012 today. The Chairman Maria Thompson from Coultry introduced the cast and an overview was given by Valerie O’Carroll who is the co-ordinator.

Minister Pat Carey escaped from the Cutting table to launch the plan. There is no doubt that Pat Carey is competent but not combative. councillors Dessie Ellis and Paul McAuliffe were present in support. The question of moving from an unsuitable flat at 34 Country Road was addressed and it is up to the public representatives to get the move organised.In the Pictures are Maria Thompson and Valerie O’Carroll.

Ballymun CCTV cameras

The three cameras at Poppintree Park are live and operational and form part of a network of over 80 cameras that is the Ballymun wide CCTV system.

Completion date for the commissioning of the system is the last week of September/beginning of October 2010.

Northwest Community Development Update

Summer Projects / Summer Activity Programmes 2010

Summer Projects and Summer Activity Programmes in the Finglas area operated very successfully during July and August of this year with in excess of one thousand young people participating in various recreational and educational activities in a safe and friendly environment.

Home-based activities included arts and crafts, sports days, quizzes and cookery whilst day trips were organised to various venues including outdoor activity centres and the cinema.

Dublin City Council and the Finglas Youth Service (C.Y.C.) intend evaluating the 2010 Summer Projects and Summer Activity Programmes shortly.

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Boxing in the Community – Development Officers

Five officers were appointed to these positions, which are part funded by Dublin City Council in early summer. Thomas Aherne was assigned to the North West Area. He is currently working from and based in the Poppintree Community Sports Centre. The brief of the boxing officers is to promote develop and encourage participation in boxing across the community. As well as working in their own areas, they will also come together a number of times during the year to promote and develop city wide projects.

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Finglas Leisure – Action

Finglas Leisure Centre

Finglas Leisure Centre is located on Mellowes Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.
The centre manager is Philip White.

The following facilities and services are currently available in Finglas Leisure Centre:
25 Mtr 6 lane pool with a movable floor Fully Equipped Gym Fitness Studio
Lane Swimming Fitness Assessments
Family Swimming Teen Gym
Swimming Programmes Spinning Classes
Children Swimming Classes Step Classes
Adult Swimming Classes Age-Ility
Free Senior Citizens Urban Funk small children
Sauna Teen Funk
Steam Room Abs Busters
Aqua Aerobics Bums & Tums
Unemployed Discounts Pilate
Irish Water Safety Class Lifesaving Spin & Pump
Summer Camp Begin to Spin
6 Five a Side Astro Turf Pitches

Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday 7-00 to 22-00
Friday 7-00 to 21-00
Saturday 10-00 to 17-00
Sunday 10-00 to 16-00
Contact: 8642584

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Balcurris Boys Hostel – Peter McVerry Trust

To the Chairman and Members of The North West Area Committee

Meeting: 16th September, 2010

Item No. 8

With reference to the proposed disposal of Balcurris Boys Hostel, Balcurris Road (fronting Balbutcher Lane North) to the Peter McVerry Trust Ltd. having its registered office at Peter McVerry Trust, Head Office 29 Mountjoy Square Dublin 1.

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FAST on Welmount Road

To: The Chairman and Members of North West Area Committee

Meeting: 16th September 2010

Item No: 6

With reference to the proposed surrender of Lease and subsequent re-grant of Building Licence, Lease and Temporary Convenience Letting of the premises at 2A Wellmount Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

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Bill meets Mick Bailey about development in Finglas

As I public representative, I must try to drive forward my own area and do the best for people even when the country is on the floor. I will meet anybody who wants to make a difference and listen. I NEVER take political contributions. There are no free lunches.

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Smart Recycling on Jamestown Road

There were enforcement problems with dubious waste being processed at this facility which cause great concern to Jamestown Road residents. A plague of flies and insects has made life intolerable all summer and the City Council inspected the place and took them to task.

Today I received this notice from Jackie O’Reilly

To whom it may concern,

I wish to advise you that following a recent inspection of the Smart Recycling Facility in Jamestown Road Business Park it is our opinion that they have ceased trading from this location.

Regards,

Jackie O’ Reilly