Summer Festival – Confirmed Programme

We are pleased to confirm the following events as part of our Festival 2016 programme, in this 45th Anniversary year of our Association:

Thursday 21st July – Garda Band Gala Concert in Donaghmede Shopping Centre at 6.30pm, courtesy of the Centre Manager Pat McCabe and arranged with Coolock Community Garda. Once again, join us early for an evening of great entertainment (as always!) with the Band of the Garda Síochána.

Saturday 23rd July – Dog Show. The ever popular Dog Show returns again this year, starting at 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon in Donaghmede Park.

Sunday 24th July – Family Fun Day. The fun begins at 1.00pm in Donaghmede Park, with events for all the family, including:

1.00pm to 5.00pm: bouncy castles, miniature golf (new for this year!), sports activities, tug-of-war, face painting

2.30pm: Sherry Troupe of Irish Dancers

4:00pm: Rock band concert, organised by Ronan Byrne of ‘Lir’, accompanied by guest musicians.

Fun Day music and announcements by PH Sound.

Reminder: No alcohol allowed at festival events in Donaghmede Park. Please do not litter the park. Please obey the advice and instructions of Gardaí and volunteer stewards. Children must be accompanied and supervised at all times.

Wednesday 27th July – Senior Citizens Mystery Tour. This is a ticket only event, and is now booked out. Contact a Committee Member to put your name on the waiting list.

(Save the date: Gala Dinner Dance, 24th September – more details to follow).

Volunteers are needed to ensure the success of all events. To get involved, please contact the DERA Committee.

Summer Festival 2016 – Programme of Events

We are pleased to announce the following events as part of our Festival 2016 programme, in this 45th Anniversary year of our Association:

Thursday 21st July – Garda Band Gala Concert in Donaghmede Shopping Centre at 6.30pm, courtesy of the Centre Manager Pat McCabe and arranged with Coolock Community Garda.

Saturday 23rd July – Dog Show. The ever popular Dog Show returns again this year, starting at 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday 24th July – Festival Parade & Family Fun Day. The Festival Parade begins at 11.30am, followed by the Family Fun Day from 12.30pm in Donaghmede Park.

Wednesday 27th July – Senior Citizens Mystery Tour. This is a ticket only event, and space is limited. Contact a Committee Member to book your place.

Volunteers are needed to ensure the success of all events. To get involved, please contact the DERA Committee.

DCC Neighbourhoods Environmental Competition

Once again DERA has 5 entries in the Dublin City Council Neighbourhoods Competition for this summer’s judging which takes place in June. We ask all residents to support our entry by helping in every way to attend to our local environment, with special attention to grass verges, plants, flowers and the protection of trees and green spaces in our estate. You can help by removing litter (always use gloves) and encouraging children and visitors to take a special interest in our environment. Last year DERA received 7 awards, including one citywide award, presented by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. Judging in our community takes place during June and July. Volunteers are always welcome to join the Environmental Team – please contact us for more information.

PS. You may have noticed that DCC have installed a “talking lamp-post” in Donaghmede Park to remind dog owners of the part they can play in maintaining a clean and safe environment for all.

Provisional Events Guide 2016

All events are subject to confirmation.

Thursday 21st July – Garda Band Gala Concert in Donaghmede Shopping Centre, courtesy of the Centre Manager Pat McCabe and arranged with Coolock Community Garda.

Saturday & Sunday 23rd-24th July – DERA Summer Festival. Events for all the family, to include the ever popular Dog Show on Saturday 25th and a Family Fun Day on Sunday 26th. More details to follow.

Wednesday 27th July – Senior Citizens Mystery Tour. This is a ticket only event, and space is limited. Booking information to follow.

Saturday 24th September – DERA 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance. Hilton Airport Hotel, tickets €24 per person. Contact a Committee Member to secure your place with a deposit.

Monday 31st October – Community Fireworks in Donaghmede Park, in association with Dublin City Council.

Volunteers are needed to ensure the success of all events. To get involved, please contact the DERA Committee.

Have your say – we want to hear from you!

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Dublin City Council is rolling out a Local Environmental Improvement Plan Consultation for the Donaghmede Area. With this in mind, they are making a questionnaire available on the Dublin City Council website from today.

Click here to access the questionnaire in English or click here for the Irish version.

Additionally, hard copies will be available from Wednesday 17th February from the Public Library in Donaghmede, and from the DCC public counter located on the 2nd Floor of the Northside Civic Centre on Bunratty Road, Coolock between the hours of 9.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

Representatives of Dublin City Council will be in Donaghmede Shopping Centre on Wednesday 17th February and Thursday 18th February from 10.30am to 12.30pm and also on Saturday, 20th February from 12.00pm to 2.00pm to answer your questions and collect completed surveys.

Completed surveys can also be returned to the Donaghmede Public Library or the public counter in the Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock.

DERA encourages you to take part in the consultation: don’t miss this chance to have your say!