DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

10/06/2026

Grey Squirrel Feasibility Study

The public consultation element of the grey squirrel feasibility study is now underway. This 5-minute questionnaire which aims to assess public awareness of the impacts of grey squirrels, and potential support for grey squirrel control in Dublin and Wicklow can be accessed directly here:

We are particularly interested in hearing from people living in the Dublin-Wicklow region, but anyone can take part in the survey.

https://biodiversityireland.ie/grey-squirrel-feasibility-study/

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Dublin City PPN

10/06/2026

Have Your Say on Proposed Development of Sandyford Civic Park! 🌱

Plans for a civic park at the corner of Corrig Road and Carmanhall Road with a bandstand, kids' play areas, a covered sports space, and lots of greenery.

Have your say before 21 July 👉 https://bit.ly/4v04t8f

08/06/2026

Ar Mhaith leat iorai rua a feiceáil ag filliú ar páirceanna agus gardíní Bhaile Átha Ciath & Chill Mhantáin?
Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil, tabhair cuairt ar https://biodiversityireland.ie/grey-squirrel-feasibility-study/

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Have your say on bathing waters in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

We’re inviting the public to suggest and support locations for official bathing water status.

We also prepare a profile for each site, including:
✔️ A description of the area
✔️ Potential pollution sources
✔️ Risk assessments
✔️ Actions in case of pollution

If you’re a regular swimmer, your input matters. Tell us:
• How the area is used
• How busy it is
• What facilities and access are like
• Any safety concerns

You can suggest a new location or comment on an existing one. Further information on dlrcoco.citizenspace.com

05/06/2026

Music Around Every Corner: 32 Buskers Take Over Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire is set to come alive on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July as kicks off with a vibrant opening weekend of dlr Streets, bringing live music and street performance to locations across the town.

From 12pm to 4pm each day, visitors can enjoy performances from 32 independent and up-and-coming artists, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere throughout Dún Laoghaire.

Music and street performances will take place at a number of key locations, including:


- Myrtle Square
- Dún Laoghaire Tourist Office
- Dún Laoghaire Baths
- St Michael’s Church
- dlr LexIcon Library Garden

Audiences are encouraged to wander through the town, explore each location, and discover music around every corner, with a rich mix of sounds and styles on offer. dlr Streets is a key part of dlr Summerfest, supporting local talent while animating public spaces and enhancing the town experience for residents and visitors alike.

Whether you are enjoying a stroll along the seafront or spending time in the town centre, there will be music to your ears throughout the weekend. This event is proudly supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

03/06/2026

🎊🎊🎊Congratulations to this year's winners of the Cathaoirleach Award, which include 4 past and current DLR PPN volunteers:
- Dara Carroll
- Mairin de Brun
- Valerie Snow
- Pierrot Ngadi

03/06/2026

The Housing Agency presents Improving Food Waste Segregation in Apartments, a lunchtime webinar, taking place at 12.30pm on Thursday 25 June 2026.

This live webinar will share new independent research, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, and initiatives to improve food waste segregation and recycling practices in apartment developments.

Invited to attend are people involved with apartments and owners’ management companies (OMCs), including directors of OMCs, licensed property management agents, waste service providers, residents, Local Authorities, and Approved Housing Bodies.

Details, including how to register, are available on the website of the Housing Agency at-
www.housingagency.ie/news-events/live-webinar-improving-food-waste-segregation-apartments

02/06/2026

📢 Public Consultation Open – Have Your Say

Material Amendments to Proposed Variation No. 1 of the dlr County Development Plan 2022–2028 are now on display.

Submissions are welcome up to Friday, 26 June 2026.

Share your views here on https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/