COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"Could the council please support members of Bawnogue Men's group who wish to organise a tournament based around the card game DON in Corkagh Park during the Summer months?   They would like to host members of other Men's Groups in the area.  It seems like a very worthwhile initiative, which could use to the parks being used more by older people for games such as cards, chess, Boules, etc. The installation of exercise equipment was an excellent start which could be complemented by the facilitation of games which older people and others might enjoy and a card tournament could be the first part of this."

Reply:

The Local Community Development Worker has met up with the Bawnogue men's Group and held initial discussions in relation to this proposal. Further meetings are scheduled, to determine further details from the group in relation to the proposal, to see what exactly would be involved in terms of activities proposed and likely numbers attending. Once these details are confirmed the proposal will also need to be discussed with Public Realm staff to see if such activities can be facilitated in Corkagh Park.