COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
MOTION NO.25
MOTION: Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
That this committee calls on the manager to re-examine a street art / mural project under the bridge area on the Adamstown Link Rd, providing costing and supporting the provision of funding allocation for same.
Such a project undertaking can represent Adamstown and its residents, whilst promoting it's multicultural community in a positive and colourful way.
REPORT:
The feasibility of a mural under the bridge in Adamstown was explored win 2023, with a comprehensive budget and feasibility plan submitted. The cost was prohibitive and no provision in in the 2024 budget for this work. With regards to community building and sense of place, the Arts office is working with the Adamstown Youth and Community Centre on their family day on the 17th of August, developing arts programmes that will celebrate the local community. We are also running a summer film camp for 13 – 18 years olds, with a view to embedding the club in the area from September 2024.