- Jun 27, 2019
Sickle Cell Matters Annual Ball : Marking World Sickle Cell Day - Cllr. Emer Higgins
Members of the African community hosted a celebration of diversity, inclusion, positive mental health, fashion and music to mark World Sickle Cell Day. The Sickle Cell Education and Awareness Ball took place in the Hilton Hotel and was attended by Yemi Adenuga , Fine Gael Councillor for Navan and the first African woman elected in Ireland and Cllr. Emer Higgins who supports the event every year. This year marked the 7th sold out celebration, and the aim was to come together t
- Jun 27, 2019
New Summer Urban Market in St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan - Cllr. Emer Higgins
Now you have yet another reason to visit the spectacular St. Catherine’s Park with a new Sunday market opening. The Urban Food and Craft Market began last week in St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan, featuring a wide variety of stalls selling an assortment of food offerings, this venture is being supported by Fingal County Council to further enhance the extensive amenity of St. Catherine’s Park. “I was delighted to attend the official opening alongside Mayor Vicki Casserly and Cllrs
- Jun 27, 2019
Dublin Civil Defence receives emergency vehicle boost – Cllr. Higgins
A new four wheel drive jeep that has the capacity to respond to national emergencies and extreme weather events will be added to the Dublin Civil Defence fleet, a Fine Gael Cllr. has said. Minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, confirmed that the 16 Ford Ranger Crewcab Pickup Vehicles will be joining the Civil Defence fleet in the coming weeks. And Cllr. Emer Higgins can reveal that Dublin is among the units that will receive a jeep. The purchase of the vehicle
- Jun 27, 2019
Council Displays Plans for new Play Space at Newcastle
Fine Gael Councillor, Emer Higgins, has welcomed the progression in obtaining two public play spaces for Newcastle. The two proposed playgrounds have moved to the Phase 8, public consultation stage. “I have campaigned tirelessly for more amenities for the children of Newcastle and at last we are seeing some movement” The maps and drawings for the proposed play spaces in Newcastle are now on view in SDCC offices in Tallaght and Clondalkin and in Clondalkin Library. They can al
- Jun 27, 2019
The sun was shining again this year for the Garden Fete in aid of the Four Districts Day Care Centre
Cllr. Emer Higgins who attended the event said, “It was great to see so many people out supporting the fundraiser and enjoying the sunshine. This year’s event was bigger than ever with the fire brigade, super heroes, bouncy castles, a carousel, BBQ and pop-up stalls. Local musicians, the RAMs in Rhythm entertained the crowds". The Day Care Centre is a fantastic amenity for the older members of our community where they gather to socialise with others in a warm and friendly atm
- Jun 27, 2019
SDCC approve over €45,000 in Community Grants for Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggar
Fine Gael Councillor, Emer Higgins, has welcomed the allocation of over €45,000 in Community Grants to 16 clubs and groups across Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart. These include a wide range of groups, such as Clondalkin Rugby Club,Newlands/Castle Park FC, Lucan Men’s Shed, Friends of the Camac, Commercials Hurling Club, Rathcoole Baton Twirlers, Clondalkin Global Garden St.Marys GFC, Clondalkin Men’s Shed, RathcooleCommunity Council and Rathcoole Boys FC T
