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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

MOTION NO.  10

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this committee agrees that deceased much loved and respected local Historian Joe Williams Books be put into Bru Chrónáin shop by SDCC Libraries and that a picture of Joe Williams is erected in the centre as a testimony to his work on maintaining Clondalkin's rich history." 

REPORT:

Copies of relevant local history and heritage books including those by Joe Williams are being sourced and will be made available for sale in the retail space at the Round Tower Visitor Centre. Currently one Joe Williams' book, "St. Mochua and The Round Tower" is available in the Centre.

In addition, the interpretive space allows for customised local history and heritage to be displayed for visitors to the centre to enjoy. The local exhibits will be decided by the County Promotion Unit in conjunction with the Libraries section and the Strategic Oversight Group for the centre which includes local representation, allowing the opportunity for consideration of a celebration of Mr. Williams’ work to be included.