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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

MOTION NO.9

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Donovan

"That the Chief Executive outlines the future vision for Glendoher Park.  There is a concern from local residents that if a Play Area and Adult Gym facility are added to Glendoher Field - which is 2.75 acres - this will limit the flat playing area for casual games of football, rounder's, and so forth. Add to that the quite recent creation of a large mound on one half of the field means that the amount of flat playing space is now quite limited - enough for just one reasonable game of children’s football."

REPORT:

The development of Glendoher Park has been a real and tangible example of community involvement and commitment and the Council has been pleased to assist in the various plans and proposals put forward by the local residents.

The proposals for the new play space at Glendoher Park have been the subject of extensive consultation locally and it is not considered that the proposals will reduce the play opportunities for children, including participation in ball games. Indeed the matter has been discussed and agreed locally through intensive consultation. It is intended to provide ball stops to facilitate the playing of localised football games on this open space.