Halloween Decorations
Dateline: 16 November 2024
HALLOWEEN DECORATION COMPETITION 2024 RESULTS
Congratulations to all who decorated their homes this Halloween. Witches,
skeletons and ghoulish scenes could be seen throughout the area, showcasing lots of community involvement and creativity. Prizes have been awarded by the RRA panel of judges to the houses listed here, prizes will be distributed shortly. A few examples of the scary creations seen in Redesdale..
Winners List
No. 4 Hazel Avenue
No.17 Dale Close
No’s. 5 and 8 Dale Drive
No’s. 45 and 72 Dale Road
No’s. 11 and 13 Anville Drive
No’s. 1, 11, 28 and 38 Rathmore Avenue
No. 31 Highridge Green
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DLR Roads Inspection
Dateline: 21 October 2024
On Thursday October 17th, RRA executive committee members met with John O'Connor, DLR Executive Road Engineer and John Plunkett for a walk around inspection in Redesdale. John O'Connor noted the areas needing attention, such as, road white line markings, actual road repairs, damaged kerbing, pavements in need of dish-out and broken road signs, this was fixed very quickly. He also took note of a seriously overgrown hedge obstructing safe passage on a pavement. Traffic Section were also asked for a timeline on the road lining.
We also contacted the Cleansing Section and they indicated they would send a crew to carry out weeding work. We also asked Parks Section to remove the two tree stumps at 18 and 21 Rathmore Avenue.
As a result of the DLR inspection the RRA now have a direct contact in John O'Connor with no further need for deputations to his department.
Bonfire Material
RRA committee member walked the estate and found some potential bonfire material in some of the back lanes in Redesdale. [ more ]
Please report all instances of dumping and stockpiling of materials ahead of Halloween to DLR by phone: 01 2054700 or email info@dlrcoco.ie.
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Defibrillator
Dateline: 05 September 2024
The Community Defibrillator has now been installed outside O'Dwyers Pub on the Rathmore Ave side, facing Hoops and Scoops. Operational and access information will be made available soon.
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Summer BBQ
Dateline: 24 August 2024
Another fantastic Community Summer Event on Saturday, August 24 in Mullens / Rockfield. The atmosphere was terrific and the event is now established in the community as a fun and enjoyable afternoon for all the family. Activities abounded for all ages including egg & spoon and sack races . The ever popular Tug-Of-War again proved very exciting for adults and children alike. The BMW car racing track was also expertly navigated by budding formula one drivers. The smaller children had great fun with the games that were available. The food and treats on offer included burgers, hot dogs, ice pops, soft drinks and coffee.
Highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of Dublin Fire Brigade, the firemen cooling down the children with their water hoses. To cap it all an Aer Lingus plane flew over the field at a very low altitude on it's way to the Aviva Stadium for a fly past of the American College football game, sponsored by Aer Lingus. We will post lots more photos of the event shortly.
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Hedges, Trees & Bushes
Dateline: 23 July 2024
Gardens are blooming with flowers, trees and hedges growing at a pace. Please ensure that your footpath and roadside hedges, overhanging trees, and bushes are cut and maintained so that all pedestrians can travel safely along our footpaths and at junctions and dangerous bends. See useful notice in the link below:
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DLR Deputation
Dateline: 18 July 2024
Redesdale Residents Association January 2024 deputation meeting (virtual)
with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Five members of the committee met with senior representatives from the Traffic Management and Roads Maintenance departments to discuss speeding, road safety and state of the paths / roads in the estate.
The Traffic Management department are to make recommendations before a consultation period with residents and before any actions are taken. The Roads Maintenance department are to visit the estate to identify and agree works to be done to address issues (white line remarking, broken pathways, road subsidence).
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Car Stolen
Dateline: 19th June 2024
Unfortunately a car was stolen from owners drives on Dale Road Wednesday night 18th June. Gardai have advised owners to ensure no valuables are left in full view in their vehicles, double check door handles to ensure car is locked.
Do not leave keys near doors on hall tables where they can be seen, thieves can fish them out through the letterbox.
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RRA 2024 AGM
Dateline: 30th May 2024
The association held it's Annual General Meting (AGM) on Thursday 30th May 2024 in St. Laurence's Parish Hall.
The meeting was very well supported and heard updates from the chair on traffic in the area, and included information on the recent deputation to DLR on this topic. Garda David Kelleher addressed the meeting on local policing. Our next newsletter will have a more detailed report on issues discussed.
Councillors Maeve O'Connell, Barry Saul and John Kennedy also addressed the meeting.
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