RRA Garden Competition 2016

RRA Garden Competition 2016
Post Date May 09, 2016
Category Local News

Our ever popular Garden Competition returns for 2016! The competition itself takes place during June and July with our judges busily examing the local gardening talent that has become very evident over the last number of years.  To enter all you have to do is have your front garden in good shape during the period June and July.  Below are our rules and details relating to categories and prizes. Please note: you can download and print the below rules and details by clicking here (PDF) - please spread the word and let your neighbours know...

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Dodder Action Group

Dodder Action Group
Post Date May 08, 2016
Category Local News

The RRA would like to draw your attention to the sterling work undertaken by the Dodder Action Group (www.dodderactiondublin.com).  The group was formed three years ago to build a community along the River Dodder to maximise its potential as a wonderful resource for all to enjoy. The Dodder Action Group have been very active in making submissions to the three Councils of South Dublin (SDCC), Dublin City (DCC) and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (DLR) who have proposed the development of the Dodder Greenway: a linked-up continuous linear park along the river...

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The prevention of litter act 1997

Post Date May 04, 2016
Category Local News

We came across an interesting section of the The prevention of litter act 1997 (full copy of the bye-law linked to below) which places an onus on owners of private property to maintain a clean and clear area free of litter. We draw your attention specifically to Section 3 of part 2 of the act which requires the owner or occupier of a property which has an outdoor area visible from a public place to keep such an area free of litter. Failure to do so can result in a fine or prosecution by the local authority.  This is...

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