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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive agrees to plant a commemorative Oak Tree Grove at a suitable location in Palmerstown, similar to that which was introduced in Malahide by Fingal County Council recently.

REPORT:

Fifty commemorative oak trees have been planted in Malahide Demesne by Fingal County Council.  The project started 5 years ago when applications for planting a commemorative Oak Tree were first accepted in 2019.  The oaks are a way to celebrate a life, a birth or a special occasion.  The commemorative oak tree grove in Malahide Demesne is a peaceful space where families and individuals can take time out to reflect and to celebrate the life of a relative or friend. 

Memorial trees can only be considered for inclusion in parks where there is active supervision.  Waterstown Park is the only park in the Palmerstown area where there is a staff presence.  However, the shallow depth of topsoil,  the sloped topography of the park and the wet areas near the River Liffey make significant sections of the park unsuitable for oak trees  Nevertheless, a review of the park will be carried out to see if a suitable site can be identified for an oak grove.