Welcome to our October 2024 Dún Laoghaire Town Updates
Dún Laoghaire’s calendar is packed with events this October, beginning with the Dún Laoghaire Music Festival from October 3rd to 6th, featuring acts like Frances Black, Kíla, and tribute bands. Volunteers can look forward to the Tidy Towns celebration at the Eblana Club on October 4th, while an exciting public consultation invites residents to shape the future of the Harbour. Dublin’s first ice skating trail opens on November 1st, complementing ongoing tours and talks about local architecture as part of Open House 2024.
Local businesses have a chance to enhance their social media presence with workshops at the Dargan Hub on October 15th. Our featured business this month is the Dun Laoghaire Therapy Centre which offers a range of affordable therapy services, while entrepreneurs can enroll in an eight-week “Start Your Own Business” course beginning October 16th. Community support is bolstered by €883,000 allocated to climate action projects by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Other highlights include Duffy’s Circus shows, Eblana Club’s music events, and a Bank of Ireland cybersecurity seminar for businesses on October 9th. Don’t miss the chance to support local achievements, like chef Bruno Rech’s win at Milano’s Pizza Championship and writer Marian Keyes’ nomination for the Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards.
As always if you have Dún Laoghaire related news you would like us to share please contact me – [email protected]
Eoin Costello, project director, Dargan Hub
Dún Laoghaire Music Festival – Win Free Tickets*!
Dún Laoghaire Music Festival is a community music festival bringing an epic line up of artists to town this October 3th-6th.There shall be multiple stages, in venues all over the beautiful town of Dún Laoghaire with free shows in venues and in Myrtle Square.
Get ready to listen to the beautiful voice of FRANCES BLACK and the uplifting Trad music of KÍLA or go back in time to the MUSIC OF NINA SIMONE, with Karen Underwood. Sing along to Galway Girl with MUNDY, or immerse yourself in world class tribute bands hand chosen for the festival such as the ELVIS experience by the European champion Elvis impersonator, Ciaran Houlihan or the GUNS N’ ROSES experience with Guns Re Loaded. Luke Kelly fans, watch out for GEORGE MURPHY & Friends
For the full programme see dunlaoghairemusicfestival.ie
As part of the festival Frances Black will be performing in the Purty Kitchen on Sunday October 6th.
*To enter – IT’S SIMPLE, email the name of the venue where Frances Black will be performing to [email protected]
WORKSHOP for local businesses – Getting the most from the Dún Laoghaire Christmas Festival
Are you ready to maximise your business through social media and take advantage of the increased footfall that the Christmas Festival will bring to Dún Laoghaire?
At the Dargan Hub we are running two hybrid workshops open to all small businesses and social enterprises in Dun Laoghaire Town that want to learn how to use online platforms to grow their business.
Our first hybrid workshop will help small businesses and social enterprises master Social Media through Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
In this 60-minute, fast-paced workshop, you will learn:
- The fundamental principles of each social media platform, getting them operating together and leveraging them for your business.
- Techniques for creating compelling content that cuts through the noise and captures your audience’s attention.
- Using AI/ChatGPT to make your online campaigns easier for you
Don’t miss this chance to gain a competitive edge in the lead-up to the busy Christmas season!
Date: 15th October
Time: 10 am – 11 am
Location: Dargan Hub (Co-working space above the Bank of Ireland) and online via Zoom
Sign up now and get ready to transform your social media strategy for business success!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT – Dún Laoghaire Therapy Centre
The Dun Laoghaire Therapy Centre (DLTC) is a community service that offers a wide range of therapies across the age span from childhood to adulthood. It was set up in early 2023 by a local therapist as a direct response to a shortage of therapists in the local area and extensive waiting lists for services. Having had great success with their sister centre (Artonomy, also in Dun Laoghaire and established in 2018), they wanted to expand their services to meet the growing needs of our community.
At DLTC, you can find various therapies such as psychotherapy, psychology, art psychotherapy, play therapy, hypnotherapy, occupational therapy and more. THeir growing team of 21 therapists, each specialising in different approaches, provides expert care for many challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and depression for individuals, couples, and families.
They acknowledge the financial challenges associated with accessing therapy and their full cost services.Therefore, they also provide low cost options specifically for teens and adults.
At DLTC, they believe that every individual in the community is unique and deserves the best support. That’s why they e are committed to providing an inclusive and affirming environment for all.
Get in touch: [email protected] or www.dunlaoghairetherapycentre.ie
Volunteers are invited to the Dun Laoghaire Tidy Towns Party
An event is being held in the Eblana Club in celebration of all DLTT volunteers who have given their time to help them in their endeavours.
All those who have volunteered with Tidy Towns in the past or would like to get involved and give some time to a very worthy cause are very welcome to join them on the night.
The Eblana Club, 3 Eblana Avenue, Dún Laoghaire on Friday 4th of October 2024 at 7pm
RSVP: [email protected]
DLRCOCO – Have your say in the Dún Laoghaire Master Plan
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are embarking on an exciting journey to shape the future of our iconic Harbour, and we need you on board! The first phase of our consultation is now live and is open until 23 October. The Dún Laoghaire Harbour Masterplan will be our directional chart for decades to come guiding how we want to use, develop and enjoy the Harbour, and its environs.
Dublin’s First Ice Skating Trail Comes to Dún Laoghaire!
Exciting news! From 1st November Dún Laoghaire will be able to enjoy Dublin’s first ever ice skating trail. Get ready for the ice-skating season ahead!
Open House 2024 – Tours & Talks about local modern and historic architecture
Local Programme Highlights
Saturday 12 October - Junior and Family events
Dún Laoghaire Town Hall Tour Dún Laoghaire Town Hall Tour – Open House Dublin 2024
Sunday, 13 October - Junior and Family events
Family Walking Tour – Architrek: Dún Laoghaire https://openhousedublin.com/locations/family-walking-tour-architrek-dun-laoghaire/
Saturday 19 October – Building Tours
- Carnegie Library in Dún Laoghaire Tour Carnegie Library Dún Laoghaire – Open House Dublin 2024
- Explore the Sandycove Martello “James Joyce Tower” Explore The Sandycove Martello Tower. “James Joyce Tower” – Open House Dublin 2024
- Saturday 19 October – Walking Tours
- King Laoghaire Monument https://openhousedublin.com/locations/king-laoghaire-monument/
- To the Lighthouse – a tour of the West Pier To The Light House – A Tour Of The West Pier – Open House Dublin 2024
- How the East Pier defines Dún Laoghaire from the Crimean War to Samuel Beckett https://openhousedublin.com/locations/how-the-east-pier-defines-dun-laoghaire-from-the-crimean-war-to-samuel-beckett/
- Dún Laoghaire Baths Tours How The East Pier Defines Dún Laoghaire From The Crimean War To Samuel Beckett – Open House Dublin 2024
Saturday 19 October – Talks & Conversations in dlr Council Chamber
Bringing Back Homes – Creative and Sustainable Ways to Revitalise Old Buildings https://openhousedublin.com/locations/bringing-back-homes-creative-and-sustainable-ways-to-revitalise-old-buildings/
Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Current Uses and New Opportunities Dún Laoghaire Harbour – Current Uses And New Opportunities – Open House Dublin 2024
Sunday 20 October
Coastal Mobility Route (CMR) Cycle Tour Coastal Mobility Route (CMR) Cycle Tour – Open House Dublin 2024
Explore the Sandycove Martello “James Joyce Tower” https://openhousedublin.com/locations/explore-the-sandycove-martello-tower-james-joyce-tower/
DLR LEO – Start Your Own Business Course
Looking to Start Your Own Business but unsure of where to begin? Book a place on our 8 week course. Starts Wednesday 16th Oct 2024.
DLRCOCO – €883,000 allocated to 28 Projects in DLR under Community Climate Action Programme
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is delighted to award €883,000 to 28 community groups across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to support projects that address the negative effects of climate change.
Duffys Circus – 2nd to 13th October 2024 at Dún Laoghaire harbour
Duffys Circus is back! Enjoy their afternoon or evening shows with family and friends. Book your tickets.
Dún Laoghaire chef wins Milano’s Pizza Championship
As Dublin Live reported, Dún Laoghaire’s pizza chef Bruno Rech – won Milano’s first Pizza Championship. Try out his winning “Bruno” pizza! Congratulations from the DunLaoghaireTown.ie team!
Photo Credit: Milano
Marian Keyes – Best Writer Nominee at the Goss.ie – Women of the Year Awards
We are proud to say that Dun Laoghaire based writer Marian Keyes is a nominee for this year’s Goss.ie women of the year awards, which are taking place in the Royal Marine Hotel. Congratulations Marian and the best of luck!
Eblana Club Events
Have fun in Eblana Club with 2 events coming up:
Traditional Irish music @ 7.30pm – 19th October
Traditional Dixieland Jazz @ 7.30pm – 31st october
Public Consultation – Reimagining George’s Place, Dun Laoghaire
The council have announced a public consultation on 2 vacant buildings in George’s Place. The project is called ‘Reimagining George’s Place – Revitalising through Reuse’ and is an Integrated Urban Study to identify uses and develop a feasibility study for no. 9 George’s Place and the adjacent former washhouse on Kelly’s Avenue, two local authority owned buildings. Previously these protected structures have been occupied as a hotel, a wash house, council stores and offices.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Architects were successful in attaining THRIVE – the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme funding to prepare a study. A public survey on the DLRCC consultation portal has been launched, you can access it via the link below.
Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention for Business
FutureRange, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, are delighted to invite you to gain insights into the future of cybersecurity and fraud prevention. The event will also have a Q&A session with players from Leinster Rugby in advance of their game versus Munster in Croke Park.
- Date: Wednesday, 9th October.
- Time: 8:15 am – 10:30 am.
- Location: Bank of Ireland Montrose, Stillorgan Rd, Dublin 4, D04 W201.
By attending, you will:
- Gain Invaluable Insights: Learn about the latest challenges and strategies in cybersecurity from Daniel Garry and how compliance with recent directives like NIS2 impacts your business.
- Stay Ahead of Fraud: Understand the latest preventative techniques to safeguard your business directly from the experts at the Bank of Ireland Fraud Team.
- Engage with Experts: Bring your questions for a lively Q&A discussion with industry specialists.
- Hear from the Leinster Rugby Team: Gain unique insights from members of the Leinster Rugby team on teamwork and leadership that contribute to their success.
To attend please email [email protected]
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