12/09/2003
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Issued on behalf of the Council Document Title: History and Heritage “People of Ballybodenâ€
by B Hickey Head of Corporate Services Author : A McDermott
Tel: 4149100 Creation Date: 12th Sept 2003
Email: bhickey@sdublincoco.ie
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In Whitechurch library on 11th at an extremely well supported “ The People of Ballyboden†ceremony, the Mayor unveiled a commemorative quilt which hangs in the entrance to this historic Carnegie building.
Life histories of Ballyboden people since the 1800’s and photographic material from that period is on display, these include photographs from one of the oldest residents, Sheila White who recently celebrated her 97th birthday. Sheila also worked on the quilt.
Photos attached include
· Mayor Ardagh unveils the commemorative Quilt
· Sheila White aged 97 one of the contributors to the exhibition
· Mayor Ardagh and Sheila White admiring the quilt
· Seamus Kelly with Mayor Ardagh going cycling
· Sarah McGrath ( 3 ) from Glendoher Park Rathfarnham- trying out the tricycle