COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor T. Delaney

That the Manager would consider introducing a coffee shop type facility to support the pet farm and new art studio in Corkagh Park (separate to existing shop at lakes).

REPORT:

The development of a coffee shop/restaurant facility in the vicinity of the Pet Farm and separate from the fishing facility, would be very desirable in the context of the refurbishment of the Courtyard buildings at Corkagh Park, adjacent to the pet farm. An area within the recently re-roofed two storey block in the courtyard has already been earmarked for this purpose.  Unfortunately such a facility would require significant capital expenditure and there are currently no funds available for this purpose.  However, the possibility of securing grant aid for such a development, which would complement the range of facilities in the park and would have a positive tourism spin off, will now be explored with Fáilte Ireland. It should be noted that in the interim, tea/coffee vending machines have been installed nearby and a hot-food sales operation is in place at the pet farm for the summer months.