14/12/2015

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Official Christmas Tree Lighting Civic Offices, Clondalkin Wednesday, 9th December

Mayor Sarah Holland officially turned on the lights of the Christmas Tree in Clondalkin despite a wet and windy evening on Wednesday 9th December. Joining the Mayor were members of the public, fellow councillors and staff along with representatives from Clondalkin Tidy Town’s Committee and special guest Sr. Carmel Earls.

As well as the lighting of the Christmas tree Mayor Holland was on hand to acknowledge the contributions that Sr. Carmel and the Clondalkin Tidy Towns Group have made to the Clondalkin area.

Recalling the contribution that Sister Carmel has made to the area of North Clondalkin Mayor Holland said, “On her arrival in 1990 Sr. Carmel set up the Carline project for early school leavers to keep them focused on completing their education and achieving their junior or leaving certificates. Sr. Carmel is also a founder member of the beacon of light counselling service and she works tirelessly in the local schools and with St Vincent de Paul”. 

Mayor Holland added, “tonight we are honouring, Sister Carmel for all the hard worked she has carried out over the last 25 years while serving in the Parish of Neilstown and I would like for congratulate you on reaching her diamond jubilee”.

Representatives from Clondalkin Tidy Town’s Committee were also present on the evening and were acknowledged for the fantastic work that they have made during the year in the upkeep of this historic village.

Commenting on the great work done by the committee Mayor Holland announced, “The Clondalkin Tidy Towns group were awarded the National Tidy Towns Endeavour Award 2015 for achieving the highest increase in points in the whole of Dublin, with the support of South Dublin County Council and we look forward to a number of projects being undertaken in 2016. These include the 1916 Commemorative Garden at Newlands Cross and the landscaping of the Camac River beds beside the Civic Offices. This project will complement the work due to commence at the Round Tower Visitor Centre”

Mayor Holland gave special thanks to the Bright Side of Life Choir for providing wonderful songs and for adding so much colour and atmosphere to the evening’s event.

Finally, as First Citizen, Mayor Holland took the opportunity to wish all the Citizens of South Dublin a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

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Images

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  Mayor Holland and representative from Clondalkin Tidy Town’s Committee
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  Mayor Sarah Holland and Bright Side of Life Choir
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  Mayor Sarah Holland and Sr Carmel
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  Mayor Sarah Holland, Cllr Danny O'Brien and Cllr Eoin O Broin