COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 13, 2021

QUESTION NO.14

QUESTION: Councillor Eoin Ó Broin

This Council notes the success of the 5KM weekly run known as a "Parkrun" across the county in Corkagh, Griffeen, Tymon, and Waterstown Parks pre pandemic. As the provider of regular access to parks for the event, SDCC has had a vital partnership role. This council requests an update from the manager on the SDCC perspective with regard to restarting Parkrun's, noting that they are scheduled to begin again in the parks of some counties bordering Dublin on Saturday, September 11th.

REPLY:

Following guidance received from Parkrun Ireland, South Dublin County Council are pleased to announce that Park Runs will recommence on Saturday 25th September in Corkagh, Griffeen, Tymon, and Waterstown Parks.