Watson Killiney Residents Association

14/10/2026

FYI

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council wishes to advise the public that local authority services will be affected by planned strike action on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

All Council buildings, including County Hall and libraries (including My Open Libraries) will be completely closed to the public on that day.

The Council's main phone line (01 205 4700) will only be staffed for emergency calls during this period. Customers are encouraged to use online services on our website for all non-emergency enquiries, however, delays and changes to normal service arrangements should be expected.

Fire services and emergency homeless services will not be affected by this industrial action.

Funerals will be facilitated as normal in Shanganagh and Deansgrange.

Access to some parks and playgrounds may be restricted. All Council run all-weather pitches will be unavailable.

Ballyogan Civic Amenity will remain open but both Eden Park and Shanganagh Recycling Centres will be closed.

Emergency telephone contacts:
During office hours: 📞 01 205 4700
Out of hours (after 5pm): 📞 01 677 8844

We apologise for any inconvenience the industrial action may cause and thank you for your understanding.

13/10/2026

FYI

13/10/2026

FYI 👍

⚠️ Do you have household hazardous waste?

Drop off your unwanted household hazardous waste safely and free of charge at Ballyogan Recycling Park on Saturday, 17 October, from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

Due to the popularity of this event, advance booking is required and only residents with a confirmed booking will be admitted.

Accepted items include:
✅ Paints & aerosols
✅ Cleaning chemicals
✅ Pesticides & herbicides
✅ Adhesives
✅ Motor oil
✅ Other products displaying hazardous warning symbols

Take a look through your sheds, garages and storage areas and dispose of old or unused hazardous products in an environmentally responsible way.

❌ No commercial or farm waste accepted.

Booking via eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-collection-dun-laoghaire-booking-essential-tickets-2003004189450?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/10/2026

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🎃 Halloween Safety Reminder from DLRCC 🔥

As Halloween approaches, our Environmental Enforcement Wardens, Cleansing, and Parks teams are working closely with An Garda Síochána to prevent illegal bonfires across the county.

We’re asking businesses and retailers to help us keep our communities safe by securing items like:
🛞 Waste tyres
🪵 Pallets
🛒 Trollies
🗑️ Bins & cages

These materials must not end up on bonfires. Under Section 32 of the Waste Management Act, 1996, improper handling of waste can lead to fines or prosecution.

💬 Courtesy visits will be made to premises in the coming weeks.
📞 For advice on safe storage, contact our Environmental Enforcement Section.

Let’s work together to ensure a safe and respectful Halloween for all.

05/10/2026

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The wait is over… Samhain tickets are now live! 👻

📅 24 & 25 October
📍 Marlay Park
🎟️ One ticket admits two people

Get yours here:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dlr-samhain-2026-tickets-2002727275192

01/10/2026

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Set your reminders! 🎃
 
Tickets for Samhain 2026 go live on Monday 5th of October!
 
🎟️ One ticket admits two people
📍 Marlay Park
📅 24 & 25 October

01/10/2026

FYI 👍

🌿🐝 Have your say on nature in dlr!

We're preparing a new dlr County Biodiversity Action Plan 2027-2032 and we want to hear from you. From local habitats to pollinators like bees, your knowledge and ideas will help shape how we protect and celebrate nature across the county.

📝 Take the online survey or read the discussion document: https://bit.ly/4hWYixy

📅 Come along to a public engagement session:

Fri 9 Oct, 10am-1pm: Dundrum Library
Tue 13 Oct, 11am-2pm: Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Thu 15 Oct, 6pm-8.30pm: The Graduate, Killiney Shopping Centre
Mon 19 Oct, 7.30pm-8.30pm: Online webinar with dlr's Biodiversity Officer (details at https://bit.ly/4d5zRvC)

⏰ Submissions close at midnight on 2 November 2026.

01/10/2026

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Lidl Pottery Road now has a bulk bottle and can return machine. Now you can return large amounts of bottles and cans in a fraction of the time.

27/09/2026

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🌳 Smart technology is helping shape the future of tree management in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

dlr has become the first local authority in Ireland to use AI and LiDAR technology to create a detailed digital twin of its street tree network. This September, approximately 20,000 street trees will be surveyed across the county, with around 10,000 trees assessed in each half of the county.

Using advanced technology, the project will capture more than 70 data points for every tree, creating a digital twin that will provide valuable insights into tree health, structure and resilience. The data will help support smarter urban forest management, guide future tree planting and maintenance, strengthen climate resilience and protect one of dlr's most important natural assets for generations to come.

Read more on the news section of dlrcoco.ie

25/09/2026

FYI

The CHI (Children's Health Ireland) children's emergency department at Tallaght University Hospital is temporarily closed until 8am on Tuesday 29 September 2026. This is due to a transition from Tallaght University Hospital Systems to CHI systems.
During this time, if you need emergency care for children or young people, you should go to CHI children's emergency department at Crumlin Emergency Department.