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Dalkey Tidy Towns
PROJECT REPORT
Synopsis 2006 / 2007 in the Township of Dalkey
A list of our involvement for the year click link for Synopsis 2004 / 2005

White Rock

Green Coast group formed, and improvements to litter bins, hand railing, etc., see other info regarding  litter bins, hand railing,  etc. 

Graveyard

Support for renovations.

Heritage Centre

Now furnishes details on Dalkey walks, etc

Granite seat

Erected at Archbold's Castle in memory of Harry Latham (pic)

Bulloch Harbour

Bulloch Harbour Association is affiliated to Dalkey Tidy Towns.

Ulverton Road

New junction created with planters in the summer. Trees and signage.

Killiney Tower’s Junction

New granite sign is now in place.

Dispensary Lane

A safety handrail is now in situ.

Floodlighting

To Archbolds’s castle repaired

Wildlife

 Updated reports on life on the hills; birds;  fish;  goats;  rabbits,  porpoises passing by, seals etc

Green schools

A local school is involved.

Hanging Baskets

To be placed along Castle Street by Bloomsday at the latest

Dillons Park

A Litter Patrol clears Dillon's Park weekly during the Summer
New pumping station at Coliemore harbour is holding back any major revamp, as this park is used for equipment storage.

Heritage Centre

A programme is in place, for street plays and walks.

Family day at Hyde Park

A community event, which has a variety of events for children and adults, complete with, food, & entertainers. This is funded by DLRCC

Live Crib & Christmas Tree

The Crib at Archbold's Castle is a major part of the event and includes actors and real animals. Blessing & lighting of the Christmas tree, fireworks, carols and music; plus the arrival of Santa'

Shop front competition

Dalkey has had several winners including McDonough's Pub (now Ivory) and the Guinea Pig.

Library

Exterior Painted

Notice Board

In Credit Union, has good interest and readership.

Street cleaning

Litter Patrol - schedule in place.

Community events

Public meeting in Town Hall, on composting, wormeries, & digesters presentation given to local clubs

Identity Vests

Purchased high visibility waistcoats printed with Dalkey Tidy Towns.

DLRCC

Follow up any phone call or meeting with a letter or minute letter
Dalkey Hill Upgrade the area at the base adjacent to Dalkey Avenue, on the south side of Burma Road. This has been planted out and granite stone edging put in place    (completed early 2007)

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In general,
  Local support for the Tidy Towns is very good. Funding for most projects is divided equally between the D.B.A., D.C.C., Dalkey Tidy Towns Committee and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (D.L.R.C.C.). This formula fosters a good relationship between the residents and the business people in the town. We also receive a lot of support from the Dalkey Active Retirement Association (D.A.R.A.), the scouts, the parish and parishioners of both St Patrick's and The Church of the Assumption, the Gardai, Cuala GAA Club, the Heritage Centre and local Lions Clubs. We are currently working with the DLRCC Environmental officer to promote Green Schools in the locality. Local business people have given talks to children in the library attracting 80 children.
  2004 saw the introduction of Litter Patrols, which were well supported by local residents, outstanding in their luminous jackets ! The Credit Union have kindly let the Tidy Towns have a notice board in their window. This is very useful for keeping the public up to date with what is happening. We have also developed this website at: www.dalkeytidytowns.com We work very closely with DLRCC and have regular meetings/walkabouts with every department. They are partners in almost every project in the town. They are very supportive. An Taisce, Enfo, Coast Watch, Iarnrod Eireann, E.S.B. are also involved in our endeavours.
Built Environment.
  Dalkey currently has two derelict buildings. Several shops undergo refurbishment each year for various reasons and are usually complimentary to the town. The Dart Station and Public Library have been painted. The lane between Kerin's Pharmacy and The Old Dispensary will be resurfaced on current building works are complete. Improved lighting, re-routed wirescape, floral displays during the summer will give a "Spanish steps" effect. The public carpark to the rear of Eurospar has been given much of our time this year. We have had several meetings with the regional manager who is very supportive. Some of their pallet storage and delivery areas have been improved. As the council own most of the carpark , co-operation between the two is very important. We have had several meetings regarding the state of the steps leading to the library lane and the grassed area to the rear of Our Lady's Hall. Improvement plans are underway. The Tramyard has been granted permission for development that means that another building site is imminent! The poster sites have a large impact and are too numerous for the small town centre. JC Decaux however is diligent about their upkeep.

Landscaping:
  Bloomsday on 16 June begins Dalkey's summer season. The local businesses provide for the street flowers and baskets. These are supplied and maintained by DLRCC but organised through the Tidy Towns committee. We also planted daffodil bulbs around the trees in the public carpark behind Eurospar a colourful display in spring, but due to litter collecting around the trees and people walking over them, we are planning to move the daffodils and introduce a small granite up-stand, to improve the situation. The area opposite AIB with seats and flower boxes is well used by the public, we are looking to improve the overall appearance of this area.
  A new seat dedicated to local historian Harry Latham (pic) has been placed in a small square beside Archbold's Castle. This was donated by Dalkey Community Council. The area is to compliment flower boxes and a children's garden and seat, as part of a local schools project along the west border. Trees have been planted at three sites this year in conjunction with National Tree Week.
(1) The roundabout at the entrance to Dalkey at Barnhill Road, which is also, the site of the "Welcome to Dalkey" sign with a seat donated by the Lions Club.
(2) Trees were replaced at the Castlepark Junction and
(3) more planted on Killiney Hill.
  The redevelopment of the lands at Hyde Park is underway with more trees, a perimeter walk and a children's playground. The graveyard beside the Heritage Centre, dating from the sixth century has been extensively refurbished. Public access is through the Heritage Centre.
Upgrade the area at the edge of Dalkey Hill bordering to Dalkey Avenue, on the Fitzpatricks Castle side of Burma Road. This has been planted out and granite stone edging put in place.

Wildlife & Natural Amenities:
  Dalkey is very fortunate in its situation and has an abundance of natural amenities. The Tidy Towns Committee concentrated on the coast, specifically two areas off the Vico Road, the first known as the Ramparts, the second a popular swimming area called White Rock. It is the start of a project that will gather momentum over the next few years. We have consulted with Coast Watch, An Taisce and of course DLRCC. Both areas have a rich diversity of flora and fauna - mainly birds. The Ramparts (see reports on wildlife & flora & fauna) is home to a rare species of snail. We are being advised by Bird Watch Ireland and various local environmentalists. We have cleaned up the litter on the access points. The overgrowth on the paths is to be cut back and maintained. Bins are supplied at suitable points - where they won't be burnt out or vandalised. The shelter at White Rock has been repainted. Local swimmers have formed a litter collection group on a daily basis and we have arranged collections with the council. New signs are erected at the entrances.

Litter control:
  We are continuing with our "Litter Patrols" this summer. Tidy Towns volunteers in their luminous jackets are being noticed! We tackle problem areas around the town - the lanes, the two car parks, the site opposite AIB and the DART station. We also have coastal and parks groups who remove the litter from these areas. DLRCC are very supportive in supplying tools and organising collection. Litter is a constant problem. From a preventative angle, 3 recycling workshops and a public meeting on recycling and waste management have taken place. Various groups such as the scouts are involved in an "adopt an area" scheme and have undertaken to keep it clean
Tidiness:
  A lot of the lanes in the town have been painted and cleaned up following letters from our committee. Floral displays in the town add a lovely touch of colour. (NB: not until after 16th June). DLRCC are undertaking a programme of weed and kerb control. Newly landscaped areas at Barnhill Road and Castle Park Road have greatly improved the entrances to Dalkey. Eurospar have corralled much of their unsightly pallets at the back of the supermarket.
   Development work at the DART station is still ongoing and creates its own litter. An unsightly leak outside Gemma's has finally been repaired. Whereas the poster sites are ugly we are trying at least to keep them clean. Floral displays also make them a little more bearable.
Residential Areas:
  Dalkey Community Council has a wonderful local network. Each area has its own representative who co-ordinates activity in that area. Examples are new signs outside Hillside and Barnhill Avenue. A very popular Garden Competition organised by the Community Council every summer now has an Environmental Category.
Roads, streets and back areas:
  Approach roads to Dalkey are much improved. Last year we did the Castle Park entrance, this year the Barnhill site has been upgraded. A new sign, trees, planting and a new seat have all been installed. Work is underway on the Vico Road and Dalkey Park sites. The signs are currently being engraved and may be in situ. As already highlighted, graffiti has been removed from the library lane and floral displays at the top of the lane beside Kerins Pharmacy brighten up the area while awaiting development.
   Plans are afoot to upgrade the playing fields at Hyde Road. This will involve opening up the green area as Public Park with walkways and a children's playground. This is still at a preliminary stage. The car park at the back of Eurospar has been the main focus of our attentions. The Council have agreed to repair the steps at the top of the library land, add a handrail and do some landscaping. Hopefully this will have been done by adjudication day. A change of personnel in the Council may delay things. Planning permission at the Tramyard has been granted and this will no doubt improve this area.
Dalkey's situation is enviable.
  Its situation at the coast, with Dalkey Hill behind and a lovely town centre is impressive. Culturally, Dalkey has a wonderful history. We are very lucky to have a dynamic Heritage Centre, which is doing Trojan work to promote all aspects of our past. Dalkey also has a large number of clubs, societies and associations whose talent and expertise is available to the community. For example - Dalkey Players provide actors for the Christmas Pageant, Dalkey Active Retirement has harnessed a huge amount of local talent who are also very supportive of Tidy Towns efforts. Our position on the coast has probably not been highlighted enough in the past.
A new tourist map of Dalkey
  This has been produced in a co-operative effort in the town. It had been identified that a lot of tourists in Dalkey needed direction to even find the sea! Guided walks in the area are organised by the Heritage Centre with local historians. Dalkey has been successful in the Green Coast Competition, specifically at White Rock.
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