Author: Navan Road Community Council

Navan Road Community Council was set up in 1968 to help bring together community groups and sporting groups, so that they would have one voice when trying to get things done in the community. These days the NRCC lobbies Dublin City Council and local representatives in relation to issues such as traffic, planning and policing to name a few.

Weekly update 

Reminder: From Dublin City Council to add to our Community Gardai warning last week:-
“Stay Safe this Halloween”

Every year people suffer burns or lose hands, fingers or eyes.

Bonfires and Fireworks are dangerous. This Halloween please act sensibly.

To report any incidents or hoarding of materials freefone 1800 251 500 (office hours), loCall 1850 365 121 (evenings / nights / weekends) or online to dublincity.ie ,email to customerservices@dublincity.ie or contact our local Cabra office Ph. 01 -2227400 or email cabraoffice@dublincity.ie.
REMEMBER ALSO; The Dublin City Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday 26th October.  OPW have confirmed for us that there will be traffic restrictions in Phoenix Park between 8.45 am and 12.15 pm. The race is due to enter in North Circular Road Gate, go up the Spa Road, Chesterfield Avenue, out Castleknock Gate, Tower Hill, in Knockmaroon Gate, Upper Glen Road and out Chapelizod Gate.

Weekly update

We’ll be putting a short update on our activities here every week…

Danger at Pedestrian Crossings- At our public meeting last week (7th October) there were several reports of speeding cars, breaking traffic lights on Navan Road and endangering children, which we have referred to our Community Gardai in Cabra. They confirmed “the area is monitored by their own Divisional Traffic Unit and Dublin Castle, in marked and unmarked vehicles, as well as by the Gardai in Cabra”, and they have “copied your communication to our own traffic unit for extra attention ” .

They ask anyone who has specific information of such traffic infringements to please call Traffic Watch 1890 205 805 or report directly to the station at 01-6667400 with as much information as possible, i.e. time/date/reg. numbers. We realise it is extremely difficult to get accurate reg. numbers at such times, and ask that you do not get into any danger. If you can remember, jot down the registration number as soon as possible, or enter into your phone, and do not hesitate to report it immediately.

We are still left without a Community Garda Sgt. in Cabra Station – despite promises for a replacement, following retirement of the last one last year. There is an Acting Sergeant in place.

Halloween – Gardai have reminded us that “supplying materials for bonfire is considered illegal dumping and fines can be issued accordingly” If you see dangerous materials being stocked up, please call your local Cabra DCC office 01-2227400 – (phones open 9-5 Mon – Fri) or email to cabraoffice@dublincity.ie. 
We have extended our great sorrow at the dreadful loss to our Community Gardai of yet another compatriot, lost serving the public. 

Public Meeting – 7th October

The next monthly Community Council public meeting will take place this coming Wednesday at 8pm in the Navan Road parish centre. This is our first meeting after the summer break as our September one was cancelled due to refurbishment of the centre. There will be lots to discuss. Some items we intend to table include…

  • Proposed roadworks on Blackhorse Avenue and tree cutting at Poor Man’s Well.
  • Planning permission for 318 new houses in Rathborne.
  • Planning permission for nursing home in Scribblestown.
  • Proposed Dublin City Development plan

We hope to see you there. Outside of the monthly meeting we can be contacted through this website or telephone 089-2010724.

Important notice – no September meeting

Please note that due to ongoing refurbishment of Navan Road parish centre there will be no public meeting next Wednesday 2nd September. Our next meeting will take place on 7th October. If you have any matters you need to discuss you can use the contact form on this site or phone us on 089 2010724. 

Our annual church gate collection will take place at Navan Road church after all masses this coming Sunday 30th August. We are always very grateful for your generous contributions which go toward costs such as printing and planning submissions. 

Upcoming Phoenix Park events – Ironman

On Sunday 9th August the Ironman event will take place in Dublin. Part of the event will centre around the Phoenix Park, resulting in some diversions, road and gate closures. Details are in the following links.

http://www.opw.ie/en/latestnews/articleheading,34870,en.html

http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-events-dublin-city-upcoming-events/ironman-703-dublin-triathlon-temporary

Dublin City Transport Study

A consultation is underway to determine the future for transport in Dublin City. All aspects are being considered, bus, rail, Luas routes as well as facilities for cyclists and pedestrians for the period 2015-2023. 

The link to the study and FAQs is here. Navan Road Community Council has noted that it would appear that the proposed bus route from Navan Road into the city centre will run via Prussia St, across Queen St bridge up to Thomas St and Christchurch. It also appears that there will be no direct bus route into O’Connell Street such as that presently available via the 38 and 122 services. The intention is that commuters link up with Luas lines to access other areas of the north side. Below is a link to a blog post by Donal O’Brolcháin of Drumcondra which has various criticisms of the plan, not least that even the new Luas line from Broombridge completely avoids the North Central core economic area. Amenities such as the Mater Hospital and Croke Park will not be easily accessible. 

https://irelandafternama.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/does-dublins-core-economic-area-need-three-rail-links-between-the-docklands-and-heuston-stationinchicore

The closing date for submissions is 7th August. This is your chance to respond and give your opinion on the future of transport in Dublin City. Details and questionnaires are available at all public libraries and local Dublin City Council offices. Already 1300 responses have been received online. 

Summer Trip – Botanic Gardens

The community council takes a break from meetings for July and August, returning the first Wednesday in September.

Every July we hold a summer social evening with a trip to a nearby historical site. This year we were lucky to get a guided tour of the Botanic Gardens on a beautiful sunny evening. We were treated to a very interesting talk on the history of the Gardens with its restored glasshouses originally designed by Richard Turner in the 1800s. 

Afterward we returned to the Visitors’ Centre at Ashtown Castle for some food and drink. Our thanks as always to John McCullen, ex-Superintendent of the Phoenix  Park, for arranging the trip with the OPW, to Pauline, our extremely knowledgeable guide at the Botanic Gardens, and to Helen at the Visitors’ Centre café for providing the delicious food. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening and we look forward to seeing you all in September.

   Taking a tour of the organic vegetable garden.

 In the Palm House.

  

Rounding off the evening…