Background
Dalkey Community Council was born out of a tragedy when the entire Howard family was lost in a house fire in 1974. With such an amount of community, and indeed national grief, it was felt that an active community based organisation was necessary to assist and support the growing community of Dalkey at that time. The Community Council was formed on the back of the success of the Ladies Club and a formal inauguration was held in Hyde Road presided over by the the President Erskine Childers.
The overall improvement in the general well-being of people in Dalkey during this time is marked. One of the methods used successfully has been the regular publication of a Newsletter, which is believed to be the longest running community-based newsletter run entirely on a voluntary basis. Indeed, the entire Community Council is run by residents who are volunteers in their community and new members are always most welcome.
Goals
The Community Council has striven to build on the initial goals as listed in the 1974 Memorandum:
- To increase community harmony and fellowship.
- To foster the well-being of all the inhabitants of Dalkey without distinction of any nature whatsoever.
- To foster facilities in the interest of social well-being, health, recreation and leisure.
Executive Committee 2018
Eithna Blake (Executive Member/Functions)
Rosaleen Callaghan (Functions)
Gerard Coakley (Newsletter Editor)
Elaine Feely (Assistant Secretary)
Martine Lavery (Executive Member/Functions)
Dr Susan Mc Donnell (Chairman and Planning)
Danny Merity (Distribution)
Eileen O’Duffy (DCC website)
Ed O’Neill (Treasurer)
Ann Perry (Assistant Editor, Advertising and Secretary)
Eileen White (Executive Member/Functions)
News from Dalkey Community Council
List of Dalkey businesses still operating
Ossian Smyth TD has compiled a list of Dalkey businesses that are offering full or partial service during the COVID-19 restrictions. http://www.ossiansmyth.ie/local-business-directory/#Dalkey There is also an app that was recently designed in Dalkey. It lists small...
May 2020 Newsletter
This month with further Covid19 restrictions imposed throughout the country we are unable to produce a printed version, however the May 2020 Newsletter is available to read online. When restrictions are lifted, we hope to return to our usual printed version.
DCC April 2020 Newsletter
Due to the current public health emergency and mindful of everyone’s safety DCC Road Reps are unable to deliver the April edition of the newsletter. However the April edition is available in the following outlets: SuperValu, Dalkey Pharmacy, Maxwell’s Pharmacy and the...
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Co Co and COVID-19: Help us to help you
Dedicated community support helpline available from Monday at (01) 271 3199 In a new initiative between the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Local Authorities across the country, new Covid-19 Community Response Forums will be put in place for...
Bulloch Harbour campaign fundraiser Saturday 30 November 2019
The Save Bulloch Harbour table quiz and auction will take place on Saturday 30 November 2019 at 8pm in Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. Table of 4 €40 –to book tables please e-mail savebulloch@gmail.com
Dalkey Community Council’s Art Exhibition 2019
Dalkey Community Council’s Annual Art Exhibition will take place in Our Lady’s Hall, Castle Street, Dalkey, from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th November 2019. Entry forms, together with full payment, must be submitted by post (no entries will be taken at the door) to...
First Dalkey Newsletter April 1974
Take a look at the first Dalkey Community Council Newsletter from April 1974. We have come a long way since then. We plan on archiving all of the early newsletters from 1974-2002 online here on the DCC website. If any reader has a substantial collection of early...
Bullock Harbour Judicial Review
The Bullock Harbour Preservation Association have taken legal advice and the only option is to seek a judicial review in the High Court. The High Court is the only body that has the power to quash a decision by a public body such as An Bord Pleanála. However, this is...
Dalkey u11 Mini Rugby All Ireland National Champions
Dalkey the newly crowned Leinster champions travelled to Limerick on the 26th May where they secured a good win against Ulster representatives St. Patrick’s of Cavan and thereby securing a place in the final against Munster champions Limerick Regional. An extremely...
Proposed new Dalkey Pastoral and Community Centre
On Thursday May 23rd 7.30pm at Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, details will be presented on a major proposal which could change the face of Castle Street. The concept is to create a new Pastoral & Community Centre to replace the role of the present Our Lady's...