COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor C. Brady

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to develop and deliver a family-friendly light show in Lucan, similar in concept to Dublin City Council's Winter Lights event, with a strong focus on affordability and sustainability, including the use of low-carbon solutions and energy-efficient LED lighting, to ensure the event is accessible and environmentally responsible.

REPORT:

Developing a light show for Lucan similar to Dublin City Council’s Winter Lights would require a considerable amount of planning and resources to deliver. Scale of the event, the locations of the lighting installations, the availability of sources of metered electricity to safely to support large scale lighting installations, and the engagement of an event controller are some of the items that would have to be considered. Securing temporary power alternatives (generators, cabling,) introduce additional environmental challenges. There may be limitations on the use of locations and these would need to be addressed with property owners. No provision has been made in the 2026 budget for an event of this nature. The idea may be considered in future years as part of a county wide events strategy and if resources are made available.