COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

MOTION NO. 15

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to work with local groups such as the Clondalkin Drama Group, The Clondalkin Handcraft and Horticultural Show, Clondalkin Patricks Day Festival Committee, The Joe Williams Archives Committee, Clondalkin Tidy Towns, Friend's of the Camac and many others to look at them having local displays. It would encourage and promote visitors to Bru Chrónáin when it reopens. That the Council consider how this could be managed and provide an area where such a display could go within the Heritage Centre. Volunteerism has played a huge part in Clondalkin's development."

REPORT:

South Dublin County Council was successful in securing some funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Surprising Stories grant funding scheme, which aimed to improve Interpretation and the visitor experience at operating visitor attractions.

A competitive tendering process took place in August seeking a contractor to improve interpretation within the centre which in turn would allow space to accommodate temporary exhibitions. Up until now, space to allow for temporary exhibitions was limited.

The Surprising Stories scheme also sought ideas around providing AV equipment in the café and retail areas which would allow for local history and heritage focused launches, talks, etc. Moreover, the Council sought suggestions on providing a covered solution for the outdoor garden terrace area to allow for further gatherings/launches/talks etc.

The Council will begin discussions with the successful tenderer to ensure these requirements are actioned in line with Fáilte Ireland guidelines. The Council will begin discussions with relevant local groups once the works have been completed and the centre reopens in line with government guidelines.