20/10/2015
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Official Launch of Social Inclusion Week 2015
Monday 16 November to Sunday 22 November 2015
Mayor Sarah Holland will officially launch South Dublin County Council Social Inclusion Week on Monday 16 November 2015 at 12.00 noon in County Hall, Tallaght, with special guest Ruth Scott, RTÉ 2 FM Radio Presenter. The launch of Social Inclusion Week will be followed by the launch of the 55 plus Active County Wide Booklet.
The aim of the week is to highlight the positive work carried out by South Dublin County Council and other agencies to reduce social exclusion and poverty, and to promote an understanding of social inclusion and diversity in the county.
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of South Dublin’s annual Social Inclusion Week, which has been running each November since 2006. Each year there has been a steady growth of strategic partners in the community and other agencies, increasing the level of participation and the quality of events. The number of groups and communities engaging with the event has increased dramatically.
“Social Inclusion is the process which ensures that those at risk of poverty and social exclusion gain the opportunities and resources necessary to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a standard of living and well-being that is considered normal in the society in which they live” (Joint Report by the Commission and the Council on Social Inclusion, Office for Official Publications of the European Union).
South Dublin County Council plays a key role in the direct delivery of social inclusion actions, programmes and supports to the communities.
Social Inclusion Week provides us with the platform to highlight social inclusion initiatives and promote active citizenship. Social Inclusion is about creating a society where everyone experiences full and equal participation in all aspects of life. Social Inclusion is “Everyone’s Business”.
During the week there will be a varied programme of events, including, Art Workshops in County Library, Mental Health Workshop for young people, Intercultural Day celebrating diversity, Craft workshops, Celebration of Social Inclusion through the Performing Arts in the Civic Theatre, Tallaght, Dance Workshops, Computer Classes, Traditional Irish Dancing, a Tea Dance for older people in the Red Cow Inn Clondalkin and much more.
A detailed schedule for Social Inclusion Week has been developed and is available on our website: www.sdcc.ie
For further information on Social Inclusion Week please contact: Maria Finn, Social Inclusion Officer, Social Inclusion Unit, Community Services Department, South Dublin County Council
Tel: 01 414 9270 or 086 380 3060 or email: mfinn@sdublincoco.ie
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Image 1: (Left to Right) Mr. Roland Bradley Leinster Cricket Federation, Cllr. Sarah Holland Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Mr. Michael Dawson Leinster RFU and Mr. John Costello CEO GAA County Board
Image 2: Ruth Scott, RTÉ 2 FM
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