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The Lacey Report – January 2025

The Lacey Report – January 2025

Well here we go – another year and Yes another “The Lacey Report”. I have found this a useful way to communicate my work as your Councillor. However if any of you have any ideas as to how I could improve the style or content please let me know

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Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025

Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025

The Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2025 will be open for applications from the 3rd February 2025 to the 14th March 2025 inclusive. The amount of grant funding available is based on an annual contribution by Dublin Waste to Energy Limited and on this occasion a total amount of €1 million will be available

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St Patrick’s Festival Relaxed Space

St Patrick's Festival Relaxed Space

St. Patrick’s Festival and Dublin City Council are delighted to announce the opening of applications for the St Patrick’s Festival Relaxed Parade Space at this year’s national St Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday March 17th. With an estimated

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On Your Marks!

On Your Marks!

Last month Dublin City Council announced the official launch of the new Dublin City Half Marathon. Taking place on Sunday March 30th 2025, with a €68 entry fee, the 13.1-mile race starts on O’Connell Street and takes runners out through the north of the city,

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The Lacey Report

The Lacey Report

By the time you are reading this the General Election will be over. Dublin Bay South will have elected four TDs to represent the area for the next Dail term. Whoever they are I wish them well and look forward to working with them as I have with many TDs over the last thirty + years.

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Baggot Street Benches: Siobhán Cuffe Wallace Remembered

Baggot Street Benches: Siobhán Cuffe Wallace Remembered

Dublin City Council recently unveiled 11 park benches throughout Baggot Street. One of the 11 benches is dedicated to the memory of Siobhán Cuffe Wallace who was a beloved member of her community and active in the Pembroke Road Residents Association.

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Keeping Our Villages Tidy

Keeping Our Villages Tidy

Our Tidy Towns Groups in Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Ringsend and Sandymount have been out in force all year planting, painting, sweeping, cleaning; helping make our villages extra colourful for all to enjoy. Dublin City Council’s South East Area Office

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Villages of Dublin 4

Villages of Dublin 4

During September and October, Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team, in partnership with Ballsbridge, Donnybrook & Sandymount Historical Society, Ringsend & District Historical Society, and both Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Tidy Towns Groups,

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Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

Matured Masterpieces: Creativity in the Prime of Life

The Dodder Art Club are a group of active retired people in the area who came together to develop artistic skills in a sociable and relaxed environment. The members who have been practising their drawing and painting since 2022,

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The Lacey Report

The Lacey Report

Following the excitement of the Local Elections, I had the great fortune to travel Ireland in my Camper Van and experience once again the beauty of our Country. From Wicklow to Kilkenny, to Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary – with a short trip to Donegal.

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