COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

MOTION NO.  7

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That South Dublin County Council Libaries and South Dublin County Council support local people to celebrate the history of the Mount St. Joseph Monastery (now gone) and also its contribution to Clondalkin's educational heritage and other aspects of our history.  Also to assist local people in promoting the celebration of the bi-centenary of the first burial in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, on 19th June 2022."

REPORT:

South Dublin Libraries would welcome the opportunity to assist local people in the celebration of the history of Mount St. Joseph and in the promotion of the bi-centenary of the opening of the cemetery. 

Joe Williams' book 'The Monastery of Mount St. Joseph', which was published by South Dublin Libraries in 2010, will shortly be made available online in digital format. Physical copies are also available from branch libraries.