Friday, February 23, 2007

Blessington Road Closure

The Blessington Road at Tallaght Village will be temporarily closed at the end of March according to a notice on the South Dublin County Council Website.

P. Elliott & Co. Ltd has requested a temporary closure on Old Blessington Road (Tallaght Road), Tallaght, Dublin 24 from 5a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturday 10th March, Sunday 11th March, Saturday 24th March and Sunday 25th March, 2007, in order to remove a tower crane from the Priors Gate Development Site.

The alternative routes are via Greenhills Road Extension, Tallaght Bypass N81 Eastbound, Glenview Link Road, Old Blessington Road Westbound

Diversion signs will be erected.

Local access will be maintained at all times.

Any person interested may lodge an objection with the Senior Executive Officer, Roads Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 not later than 4.30pm on Friday 23rd February, 2007.

Friday, February 02, 2007

Cllr Joe Neville questions Council on Tallaght items

A summary of recent items from the Joe Neville (FF) emailing list:

Pruning & Planting of Trees
South Dublin County Council will endeavour to deal with the pruning of a large bush reported at an area in Avonmore Park as part of the current Arboricultural Programme of pruning and planting which will be ongoing until March 2007.

It is planned to give particular attention to the matter of tree planting and pruning in the New Bawn / Seskin View area under the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme. A preliminary assessment of the area has identified a number of suitable sites for tree planting. Some locations where trees have previously been removed and thus perceived as “missing” may not automatically be suitable for replanting primarily for reasons of proximity to public lighting columns or other services or the resident may not wish to have a tree planted.

A more detailed assessment of the tree planting requirement in the area will be undertaken over the coming months and a list of proposed locations for planting will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee as part of the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme in the autumn.

Extensive replacement tree planting was carried out on the perimeter of the open space at Westpark, Tallaght, as part of the 2005-2006 Arboricultural programme for the area.

The further removal of overgrown and damaged poplar trees and the planting of new replacement trees at Westpark, is planned for this year’s programme and will be carried out before the end of March 2007.

Dodder Valley Park
The establishment of a Slí na Sláinte route through the Dodder Valley Park is being considered in association with the Irish Heart Foundation. Proposals when available will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee. In the meantime, plans are in progress for the establishment during 2007 of a Slí na Sláinte route through Tymon Park.

The request for additional litter bins at the entrance to Dodder ValleyPark from Old Bawn Road has been examined by the engineer in charge of the [South Dublin County Council] cleansing section. The engineer reports that it is not possible to service litter bins at this location due to traffic flows in the area and the absence of a facility to allow the servicing vehicle to pull in off the main road and away from the flow of traffic. Unfortunately it is not possible to install new litter bins at the location in question for this reason.

Regarding the removal of graffiti on the boundary walls of Dodder Valley Park, the Litter Warden has been requested to inspect the graffiti in question and to make contact with the Old Bawn Residents Association as requested regarding this matter. The Litter Warden will offer any advice and assistance possible to the Association.

Drainage problems in Raheen, Maplewood & Springfield
The Council proposes to carry out an investigation into the main foul drainage system within the Raheen/Maplewood/Springfield area as early as possible in 2007. This investigation will involve CCTV survey of the mains and inspection of manholes throughout the area to establish the existence of any faults within the network.

There are a number of problems on private combined drains in the area inrelation to broadstraps which have become faulty over time and are causing blockages and these are currently being dealt with by the Drainage Maintenance Section and the householders involved.

THE IRISH BLUES CLUB LISTINGS FEBRUARY 2007

TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2007
HELLHOUND (OPEN JAM)

Making their debut appearance at the Blues Club, this Dublin band Hellhound are here to entertain you tonight. The archetypal three piece unit, the band performs classic electric blues: big, loud and fiery. Distinctive takes from the songbooks of Cream, SRV, Hendrix, John Mayall, Led Zeppelin and more. Come on down and support and join in if you feel the need. Bring your instruments and get there early!

TUESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2007
ARTHUR EBELING (HOLLAND)
http://www.arthurebeling.nl/
Welcome the Arthur Ebeling band, known in Holland as one of the most authentic, awesome and all around rhythm 'n blues guitarists and singer-songwriters. Appreciated for his intricate and divers techniques, conveys an obvious love for his Gretsch-guitar, music and performing. Arthur takes his audience on a journey of unending surprise and delights. Arthur's music is a unique, recognizable, timeless and catching mix between rhythm 'n blues, rock 'n roll, country-blues - in a jazzy sauce. With Ray Charles he shares his soul, with Tom Waits his rawness and with Eddie Cochran his rock 'n roll. Be there it’s going to be good!

TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2007
THE BUSINESS
One of the original and experienced blues bands around ‘The Business’ return to the Blues Club to deliver their renditions and tribute to the music of the greats such as the great Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Leadbelly to name but a few. The band comprises some of the finest and foremost of Dublin’s musicians, the superb Pat Farrell, sporting a new 335 guitar is playing out of his skin, John Quearney on bass and Davy Gaynor on drums. The band get better and better every time I se them. Check them out!

TUESDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2007
ALI & THE DT’S

Formed from the remnants of Manalishi but keeping the main ingredient, young Ali Moore himself, son of Peter of The International Blues Band fame, who displays no dissimilarity to his fathers irreverent ‘grab it by the balls’ attitude, the band deliver a high energy, no nonsense and sometimes melodic set of blues adaptations, along with new compositions since their last gig. Described as music to make you top yourself would be a definite exaggeration more music to prevent you topping yourself. If you are and are not feeling suicidal be there. It won’t be the drink that will give you the DT’S!!

ALL GIGS ARE HELD IN JJ SMYTH’S 12, AUNGIER STREET. DOORS 8.45PM GIGS 9.30PM TO 11.30PM. ADMISSION €8.00 (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED). ALL GIG LISTINGS AVAILABLE ON THE IRISH BLUES CLUB WEB SITE http://www.irishblues.com/

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