COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor S. O'Hara

To ask the Chief Executive to clarify whether the old Courthouse Rathcoole can facilitate a library hub alongside wider community use, and what steps have been taken to assess this.

REPLY:

The Old Courthouse, Rathcoole has been identified for use as a library hub facility.

In addition to core library services, the hub will support a programme of library events and activities, including reading initiatives, cultural events and educational workshops, as well as community-based programming.

In 2025, SDCC Libraries hosted over 8,000 events, over 900 of which were in partnership with community organisations.

The project will progress with the necessary design and fit-out development to enable the delivery of the library service, and this Area Committee Meeting will be updated as the project moves forward.