COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

MOTION NO.21

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to commence engagement with the Lucan Festival Committee, Lucan Tidy Towns, elected members and other relevant stakeholders regarding arrangements for the Christmas tree and associated seasonal lighting/events on Lucan Village Green for Christmas 2026 and future years, including consideration of the most appropriate location for the tree, associated infrastructure requirements, planting and landscaping considerations and the potential ongoing role of community groups in supporting and enhancing the Village Green as a focal civic and community space within Lucan Village.

REPORT:

The Lucan Village enhancement scheme is nearing completion with the Village Green now reopened. The Council will continue to interact as required with the Village Festival Committee and associated stakeholders to assist in providing for effective operations in the Village during the Christmas period. An appropriate location for the tree will be selected in consultation with the relevant stakeholders taking congnisance of the location of the power supply.  The role of community groups such as Lucan Tidy Towns and the Festival Committee is appreciated by the Council and we will continue to work proactively with such groups.