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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

QUESTION NO.21

QUESTION: Councillor C. Brady

To ask the Chief Executive what programmes for older people were run in libraries in our area during 2025, including digital skills, health and wellbeing, and intergenerational activities, and whether a programme of activities is being considered for 2026.

REPLY:

SDCC library service offers a broad range of programmes for adults - which are open to adults of all ages.                                                       

In relation to activities/workshops scheduled in 2025 that catered to older patrons in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin library,  the following events took place:  : 

Digital Skills: Digital media workshops; Computer classes;  online genealogy workshops; 3D printing workshops.

Well-Being: Women's Fitness Group; Chair Yoga; Line dancing; Mindfulness sessions; Craft sessions;Tai Chi, chess club.  

Intergenerational Activities: Music sessions; Craft Hub-mentoring sessions; Time Capsule project; Storytime sessions. 

We are committed to offering a similar comprehensive programme of activities for older people in 2026.