COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 14, 2025

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor H. Farrell

To ask the Chief Executive for a brief progress report on all heritage projects currently underway in the County.

REPLY:

Heritage benefits are delivered in a number of ways across the County, by SDCC and by other stakeholders. In terms of SDCC delivery, heritage benefits can form part of projects. 

The list below outlines the Heritage Projects ongoing to implement the County Heritage Plan.  

Design Concept for an Aviation Heritage Visitor Destination Experience:

Consultants have been appointed, and a stakeholder engagement process is underway. This project is supported by grant funding from the Heritage Council, with matched funding from SDCC and the Irish Air Corps. 

County Heritage Plan Review: Pre Draft public consultation completed and preparation of a final draft for public consultation ongoing. Update shared to SPC in May 2025.

Heritage Week 16th - 24th August 2025: Funding for the Council’s annual Heritage Week events is provided by the Heritage Plan budget. A list of Heritage Week events is currently being drafted in conjunction with the Libraries Section who administer and promote the events through their extensive social media platforms.

Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology: Liaison with DLRCC and the Dublin Mountains Partnership is on-going regarding progressing aspects of the archaeological resources and information that has been compiled by this project.

Nature on our Doorsteps publication: Formatting of Volume 4 of the Heritage Officer’s weekly newspaper columns on biodiversity is being finalised for printing for launch during Heritage Week.

Support for publication: A contribution towards the publication of a book on Dublin’s stained glass windows

Corkagh House Model: Support is being provided under the Heritage Plan for the production of a reconstructed model of Corkagh House. Discussions are underway to agree an appropriate final location where the model can be on permanent display.

Biodiversity Action Plan: Grant funding has been received from National Parks and Wildlife Service for 4 biodiversity projects including: a survey of the Dodder proposed Natural Heritage Area; participation in a national Mayfly Survey; Participation in the development of a national protocol for non-native turtles.

Meadow Biodiversity: Monitoring of SDCC flowering meadows continues during the growing season. Significant positive results continue to be seen, including a new record for an uncommon orchid species which has emerged in Kiltipper Park following alteration of grass-cutting in recent years.

Stained Glass Restoration: Conservation of an historic stained-glass window acquired by SDCC in 2024 under the Heritage Plan is being costed. The window represents the creative work of local Dublin artist Hubert McGoldrick and dates to 1929.