The Liffey Valley
Park Alliance
Breaking
News!
We understand, the current Minster for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Minister John Gormley has at last written to the County Manager in South Dublin County Council asking for an evaluation to be carried out on the valley lands between Palmerstown and Lucan Bridge, between the existing area of Special Amenity and the N4/Old Lucan Road. This to assess the suitability of some or all these lands being designated a new area of Special Amenity.
This is a welcome move, however, we should not be complacent, there is a long road to travel, and the requested evaluation is only a necessary first step in progressing the matter of protection for this part of the valley. In the interim, threats presented for the Valley at Celbridge with the Donacomper proposal still loom on the horizon. Such proposals would compromise the creation of a full vista of the valley park, and impact the valleys landscape for miles around. The whole Valley needs to be protected.
Events:
Lucan Community Festival 21st to 27th Sept 2009
We will have an information stand at the Lucan Community festival and also our friends from Animal Magic will be there with a selection of native Irish birds and mammals on display and maybe even their tame skunk.
Check out our 2009 Spring Environmental Awareness Progam series of walks.
Revent Events:
Summer Walks 2008:
The schedule of our summer walks for 2008 is now over, with walks around Castletown House & Kildrought House, Chapelizod and Palmerstown.
Thanks to all involved in organising these walks and providing the guidance and narative insight, not to mention the wonderful tea and cakes such as those provided by Mrs Stuart in Kildrought House, Celbridge. Thanks also to those who turned out to partake, we hope you will pass on the word.
Liffey
Descent Canoe Race:September 13th 2008
The Liffey Valley Park Alliance was pleased to announce it helped the 2008 Liffey Descent Canoe Race,by sponsoring the Search and Rescue team which plays such an important role in the safety of the competitors.
This year's race took place on September 13th and was an incredible 49th race ! The sun made a rare and welcome appearance to add to what was an incredibly enjoyable and successful event.
This exciting event highlighted the huge recreational value the river and its environs presents to the community at large. With photographic competions, and the general festive mood, let alone the excitement for spectators and competitors alike, this years event was a great day out for the whole family.
Many of you may have got one of our leaflets being distributed on the day, and have entered our competition. The lucky winners
won a meal for two at the wonderful Becketts Restaurant, Cooldrinagh, Leixlip or at the Arc Restaurant in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The winners ******* were anounced on Friday 19th September on 'The Lucan Beat' on Liffey Sound 96.4, FM.
The new promenade at the Lucan Weir was temporarily opened for the day's events in advance of its completion, and provided an excellent viewpoint for the days events and looks like it will be a great amenity when completed
Congratualtions to all involved, competitors, supporters and organisers and in particular to those who worked diligently all afternoon in the cold water to guide, assist save and encourage the competitors making the event possible.
The Liffey Valley Park Alliance was pleased to announce it helped the 2008 Liffey Descent Canoe Race,by sponsoring the Search and Rescue team which plays such an important role in the safety of the competitors.
This year's race took place on September 13th and was an incredible 49th race ! The sun made a rare and welcome appearance to add to what was an incredibly enjoyable and successful event.
This exciting event highlighted the huge recreational value the river and its environs presents to the community at large. With photographic competions, and the general festive mood, let alone the excitement for spectators and competitors alike, this years event was a great day out for the whole family.
Many of you may have got one of our leaflets being distributed on the day, and have entered our competition. The lucky winners
won a meal for two at the wonderful Becketts Restaurant, Cooldrinagh, Leixlip or at the Arc Restaurant in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The winners ******* were anounced on Friday 19th September on 'The Lucan Beat' on Liffey Sound 96.4, FM.
The new promenade at the Lucan Weir was temporarily opened for the day's events in advance of its completion, and provided an excellent viewpoint for the days events and looks like it will be a great amenity when completed
Congratualtions to all involved, competitors, supporters and organisers and in particular to those who worked diligently all afternoon in the cold water to guide, assist save and encourage the competitors making the event possible.
LVPA Website Launch:September 18th
Formal launch of our website will took place on Thursday 18th September at 8pm in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. The launch was made by the well known author and environmentalist Dr Christopher Moriarity, who provided a most gracious and interesting insight on the Liffey and it's history. Justin Byrne, provided an overview of the website, and a slide show of some thrilling photos from the 2008 Liffey Descent Canoe Race, and paid tribute to the late Prof Val Rice.
Mary Eustace made a presentation on behalf of the LVPA to Dr Moriarty of two recent local Publications and to the webmaster as a gesture of appreciation for the voluntary work on the website. The event was attended by South Dublin's Deputy Mayor, Guss O'Connell (Indep.) and also by the Mayor of Kildare, Senan Griffin FG who was most welcome. Other political attendees included Sinn Fein's Local Election Candidate Robert Ballister and also Stephen McCormick who have been most supportive of the need to protect the valley, together with Lucan's Green Party Representatives Tom Dowling and Kevin Farrell.
Formal launch of our website will took place on Thursday 18th September at 8pm in the Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. The launch was made by the well known author and environmentalist Dr Christopher Moriarity, who provided a most gracious and interesting insight on the Liffey and it's history. Justin Byrne, provided an overview of the website, and a slide show of some thrilling photos from the 2008 Liffey Descent Canoe Race, and paid tribute to the late Prof Val Rice.
Mary Eustace made a presentation on behalf of the LVPA to Dr Moriarty of two recent local Publications and to the webmaster as a gesture of appreciation for the voluntary work on the website. The event was attended by South Dublin's Deputy Mayor, Guss O'Connell (Indep.) and also by the Mayor of Kildare, Senan Griffin FG who was most welcome. Other political attendees included Sinn Fein's Local Election Candidate Robert Ballister and also Stephen McCormick who have been most supportive of the need to protect the valley, together with Lucan's Green Party Representatives Tom Dowling and Kevin Farrell.
The Wild Weekend:October 5th
To say this event was a fabulous success is to make the understatement of the year. Congratulations to all involved in the day, but an outstanding thank-you to Sheila Prior who made it all happen. Hundreds of people turned out on a beautiful sunny October day to see and interact with an incredible range of wild animals and birds of prey. Don Conroy led the artistic events of the day with drawing lessons and competitons for kids with lots of prizes. The Liffey Valley Hotel Staff and its beautiful environs added hugely to the day.
To say this event was a fabulous success is to make the understatement of the year. Congratulations to all involved in the day, but an outstanding thank-you to Sheila Prior who made it all happen. Hundreds of people turned out on a beautiful sunny October day to see and interact with an incredible range of wild animals and birds of prey. Don Conroy led the artistic events of the day with drawing lessons and competitons for kids with lots of prizes. The Liffey Valley Hotel Staff and its beautiful environs added hugely to the day.
Keep an eye out here for details of further events being planned for
the near future.