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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 16, 2012

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That the Manager provide information on community events, planned throughout the County and supported by the Council, to mark St. Patricks Day.

REPORT: Preparations to celebrate St. Patrick's Day are underway across the County although it is a little early to be able to supply precise details. It is proposed to stage a celebratory event in Tallaght Stadium once again following the success of the 2011 event and the Council's Community Team will be, as always, supporting and advising communities across the County who wish to mark the occasion of the National Holiday.

It is important to strike a balance that includes a substantial community and business involvement as well as good quality entertainment. Given the current financial constraints it will be a real challenge to mark the occasion in an appropriate manner, but the benefits of the celebrations will not be overlooked. As well as giving the community a morale-boosting lift, St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the County generates a significant positive ecomnomic impact which is very welcome at this time of year.