Community Connection – Radio Programme

Featuring in this months episode:

Rosemount Family Resource Centre is a community-led organisation that provides vital support and services to the residents of Rosemount and the surrounding area. Manager Louise Keogh joins us to tell us about the centre and programmes they offer and upcoming events.

Joe Varley, President of the National Maritime Museum is here to tell us about the museums upcoming exhibition about MV Kerlouges rescue of 1941 that resulted in German sailors being interned in the Curragh.

Dr Sylvia Gavigan of the Dun Laoghaire Rotary is joining us to tell us all about International Cultural Day 2024 that is being celebrated on Thursday 25^th April at the National Yacht Club.

• Urban Junction is a youth and community project in Blackrock providing educational, social and Christian faith-based activities for children, young people and adults. They are hosting an open MIC Night for teens of 4th-6th year ages this March and Isaac Harris is here to tell us more.
• Ballinteer Male Voice Choir have been in harmony 30 years this year.
  They perform at concerts and festivals throughout Ireland and abroad. They regularly host an International Male Voice Choir Festival featuring choirs from Europe. Chairman of the choir Finbarr Cuneen joins us to tell us more about this special group of singers.
• Shankill & Ballybrack Community First Responders has been supporting the community since 2016 and are currently looking for more volunteers to join their team. Jonathan Lynch is the National Ambulance Service Community Engagement Officer and he joins us to tell us about this vital community service.
• The dlr Festival of Inclusion is back this year from Thursday 16th – Sunday 26th May 2024 and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is inviting all community and voluntary groups & organisations to organise events in their community. Siobhan Nic Gaoithin is here to tell us how to get involved.

Dublin South FM is the licensed community radio station for South Dublin. With a dedicated team of over 100 volunteers, their diverse programming emphasises community issues, health and well being, current affairs, foreign language and culture together with a wide array of specialist music programmes encompassing all genres. Recently appointed Chairperson, Aileen Eglington joins us to tell us more.

Founded in the early 1990s, Purple House Cancer Support provides support and professionally helps people affected by cancer. Their flagship fundraiser Purple Heart Day is happening in February. Conor O’Leary, the Director of Operations, joins us to tell us about the charity and the programmes that they offer.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Outreach Project celebrated 25years in action in December. It provides vital substance use rehabilitation supports to the community. Dean Ward is here to tell us about the work they do.

The Neurodiverse Teen Youth Club is a weekly club for 13-16 young people. The club is looking for neurodiverse young people who might be struggling to maintain close friendships or to have a group they can belong to. Jo Brennan joins us to tell us more.

 Killiney Historical Society (KHS) was established on 3rd October 2023 under the auspices of the Killiney Village Residents Association. The intention is to set up a more permanent arrangement to coordinate all aspects of historical relevance to the village and the wider area. Michael McShane provides more details.

 In our final interview of 2023, Simone Sav, Network Manager at DLR PPN, joins us to reflect on another challenging year for the PPN, the highs and lows and her thoughts for 2024.

The Dlr Social Prescribing for Health and Wellbeing have recently launched a new initiative called The Story of Us. Eileen Barry from the Social Prescribing Team joins us to tell us more

The Dún Laoghaire Harbour, which is part of the Dlr County County, is located on the east coast of Ireland in Dublin Bay. Tim Ryan and Harry Duggan discuss Dun Laoghaire Harbour and their future plans.

 Southside Partnership DLR Women’s Programme is hosting the Multicultural Women’s Breakfast. Daniela Naab from Southside Partnership DLR Women’s Programme provides further information

The Give Wonderfully Campaign, an initiative by Dundrum Town Centre in partnership Making Connections has launched a heart warming Christmas initiative. Sarah Hynes from Making Connections gives us more details.

The Anne Sullivan Foundation was setup in 1989 by a group of parents to campaign for and provide specialist supports for people who are deafblind in Ireland. Outreach Consultant, Sorcha Nallen joins us to discuss deafblindness and the services that the Anne Sullivan Foundation offers.

The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project will be celebrating 25 years in action this December. It provides vital substance use rehabilitation supports to the community. Team Leader, Dean Ward joins us to tell us more about the project

 Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal is an annual campaign that delivers gifts straight into the hands of children affected by poverty. Following the launch of this year’s appeal on 18 September, Team Hope’s National Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager, Jonathan Douglas joins us to tell us more.

The 14^th Indian Film festival of Ireland will be held on 27^th-29^th October at Dublin’s newly opened UCD Cinema and will have an exciting programme of feature films, documentaries and short films running over three days. Festival Director, Siraj Zaide joins us to tell us more about this year’s festival.

 The first ever National Allotments and Community Gardens Week will be taking place from 14^th – 21^st October. Community Gardens Ireland Chairperson, Donal McCormack tells us of the benefits of community gardening for communities, individuals and the environment.

 As part of this year’s dlr Festival of Inclusion, the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology will host the first Human Library in Dublin at their campus in Deans Grange on 3rd October. Head of Teaching and Learning, Rebecca Roper and Research Assistant, Louisa Keogh provide further details concerning the event.

• DLR Festival of Inclusion – The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social inclusion initiatives and to support and encourage all to actively participate and engage in the community. Ian Smalley from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council tells us more about this year’s festival.
• St Josephs’ AFC – Founded in 1953 by Fr. Frank McCabe and Brendon Harmon, St Joseph’s AFC is a schoolboy/girl football club based in Sallynoggin. General Manager of Operations, Kevin Fitzgerald from St Joseph’s AFC joins us to update us on their activities and to tell us more about their 70th anniversary celebrations in September.
• India Fest – As part of the dlr Festival of Inclusion, takes place on Saturday 16 September in Kilbogget Park and is a day of celebration of the Indian people that have chosen to make Ireland their home. Thomas Joseph from Social Space Ireland and Santhosh Jose join us to discuss further.

Listen to this month’s Community Connection in collaboration with the Dlr PPN. This month’s programme features, interview with The Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, Purple House Cancer Support and The James Joyce Tower & Museum

On May’s Community Connection in collaboration with DLR PPN, we are joined by Kevin Fitzgerald from St Joseph’s AFC, Ian Smalley from DLR County Council and Emma Jane Nulty from Dalkey Players.

On April’s Community Connection in collaboration with DLR PPN, we are joined by Kim Tully from Engaging Dementia, Dave Avery from the DLR Roger Casement Summer School, Kate Gray from Move4Parkinson’s and Dr Shane Cassidy from Neurolinks Music Therapy Dublin.

On March’s Community Connection in collaboration with Dlr PPN, we are joined by Stephen Curran of the Probono project at UCD, Lisa Sieger Jamison from the Southside Partnership and Kevina Malone from the Dlr Sports Partnership, Rebecca Roper and Louisa Keogh from the IADT and Kate Gray from Move4Parkinsons

– Gavin Harte of ESD Training together with the Dlr PPN are holding a free Energy Workshop on the 6th of December at 7pm on Zoom to discuss Sustainable Energy Communities and energy efficiency.
– Eimear McAuliffe from the Rotary Club in Dún Laoghaire joins us to discuss this year’s Annual Christmas Food Collection.
– Women’s Voice DLR is a new non profit organisation that was born out of a course entitled Women and Leadership. Chairperson, Aurelia Ciblis tells us about the group and their next event at the multicultural women’s breakfast.
– East Coast Rowing Clubs undertook the challenge of rowing around Ireland in 24 hours on ergs in aid of Alice Hayes, a 9-year-old girl from Blackrock who was diagnosed with cancer. Gareth Witthington and Nicola Fitzgerald from the St. Michael’s RC discuss the fundraising initiative.

Community Connection is sponsored by DLR PPN and co-produced with Patrick Keeley and Susan Kane, Dublin South FM and Colette Downing, DLR PPN Manager.

On this month’s episode we are talking to:

– Mary McDonagh about Mary Mc Productions, and the creation of a platform for the traveller community within the Arts.

– Siraj Zaidi about the 2022 Indian Film Festival in Ireland

– Christina Matthews of the Cabinteely Youth Theatre, and their call for new volunteers and upcoming productions in 2022.

– Dave Lawless of DLR County Council, about the council’s collaboration with the James Joyce Tower & Museum

On this month’s Community Connection:
David Bourke from Dalkey Active Retirement Association talks with us about the association’s objectives and the broad range of activities they offer.

Eddie Mortimer tells us more about the Blackrock Bridge Club and their return to online activity.

Donough O’Reilly discusses Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society, their activities and their monthly talks.

Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces on the water, Jack Hughes from the Irish National Sailing Club joins us for a nautical chat.

Patrick Keeley talks with Ciara King from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council about the dlr First Frames Scheme which supports emerging filmmakers looking to develop ambitious and creative short films.

Annmarie Tuohy from the Environmental Protection Agency talks with Patrick Keeley about the Stop Food Waste campaign aimed at reducing household food waste in Ireland

Azmia Riaz talks with Dominic Colbert about The Discussion Group and about building community and letting the conversation flow

Indian Dance and Dramatic Academy of Ireland – Siraj Zaidi, founder and director, Siraj Zaidi join us discusses further

Aphasia Ireland David Flynn, CEO joins us to tell more about Asphasia Awareness Month

Dalkey Rowing Club – Cliona O’Reilly from the joins us to tell us more about this weekend’s Regatta in Scotman’s Bay, Sandycove

Great Care Co Op – Aoife Smith, Danielle Neilson and Graziele Laurindo join us to tell us more

Draft Vision Statement – Simone Sav of the Dlr PPN joins us to update on the progress made in preparing the Vision Statement.

Bridge@67 – Eddie Mortimer talks to us about the return of Social Bridge at the Pastoral Centre in Booterstown.

English in the Library – With over 40 students from across the world, Rosalind Bardwise joins us to tell us more.

Roger Casement Summer School – Dave Alvey, Chair of the Roger Casement Summer School discusses this year’s festival

St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule – John Power of Tech Tuesdays + Wednesday Workshop joins us to tell us more.

Cycling Without Age – Steve Slusarski from The Bike Hub joins us to discuss this exciting initiative.

National Maritime Museum of Ireland – Cormac Lowth tells us more about his talk which is based on his, soon to be released, book of the same name.

Smashing Times present The Art of W/Rights – Joining us to tell us more is Mary Moynihan, Artistic Curator for Smashing Times.

Gabrielle Lowe joins us to tell us more about the Dun Laoghaire Active Retirement Association, what they do and how you can get involved.

ArtNetdlr presents Covid 19 Good News Story – Biennale Collaborative Project Metamorphosis, an exhibition of seventy-eight artists from Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown.

As part of the National Maritime Museum of Ireland ’s lecture series, David Snook delivered a talk – Ireland and the WW1 Endgame. David joins us to discuss the events featured in his lecture.

– Elleesa Rushby discusses her talk, SS Isolda; Censorship, Secrecy and Grief in
Emergency Ireland which was recently featured on the National Maritime Museum’s
lecture series:
– Simone Sav, Dlr PPN Network Manager, joins us for our final interview of 2021 to reflect on another challenging year
– Aine Lawless from the Neighbourhood Network discusses the Community Times project

Featured on this month’s programme:

– Rotary Club of Dun Laoghaire
– Beckett in Foxrock 2021
– Dalkey Tidy Towns
– Indian Film Festival 2021

On this month’s show:

– Monkstown Boxing Club tell us about their club and their recent bronze medal success in the World Military Games in Moscow.
– Author Pat McCarthy discusses his lecture “A Dangerous Stretch of Water”, recently featured on the National Maritime Museum’s lecture series.
– Comhairle na nOg child and youth council discuss their Climate Change project and Fast Fashion.
– Aisling Smith, director and youth arts practitioner with the Cabinteely Youth Theatre talk about their campaign to recruit new members after Covid.

Produced by Patrick Keeley and Peter Rice, and presented by Patrick Keeley, Allison O’Dwyer and Bryan Fox.
Special thanks to Simone Sav and Colette Dowling of the DLR Public Participation Network.
If you are a member of the Dun Laughaire Rathdown Public Participation Network and would like to be featured on Community Connection, please email us at communityconnection@dublinsouthfm.ie

– Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Public Network in collaboration
with dlr County Council will begin the consultation for the creation of the
Vision for Community Wellbeing Statement for our county. It will be a shared
vision for the wellbeing of our communities for this and future generation.
– The 2021 Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival will showcase and highlight the
extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world,
past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights
today.To discuss the festival in more detail, we are joined by Mary Moynihan, Artistic
Curator for Smashing Times.
– Shankill Day Care Centre (also known as Shankill Old Folks Association
(SOFA)) is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation providing social,
recreational and community service and facilities for Senior Citizens living in
the Shankill area.
Presented by Patrick Keeley. Produced by Patrick Keeley & Peter Rice.

Catch Community Connection in collaboration with DLRPPN. As we are joined by guests from Saint Joseph’s Shankill, The Nutgrove & Loreto Men’s Shed , Shankill Action for a Green Earth (SAGE) & Team Hope Ireland

In collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network .

Roger Cole, Chair of the DLR Roger Casement Summer School – discussing the life of Roger Casement and the Wreath laying Ceremony to be held on 3rd August at 29 Sandycove road, Co. Dublin

Niamh Gilmore will discuss the Community Education Programme for Health and Wellbeing is a programme delivered by #GrowMenalHealth. The aim of the programme is to help us to understand and mind our mental health and rebuild our mental resilience
Author and historian, Jim Rees will discuss the fascinating life of Captain Robert Halpin, the master mariner from Wicklow town.

Danielle Neilson from #TheGreatCarecoop will launch a new community engagement initiative – a postcard campaign to spread positive messages and combat loneliness and isolation that many people have experienced during Covid.

In collaboration with @DLRPPN

Today’s guests include Simone Sav, DLR PPN Network Manager, Professor Grace Mulcahy and Daniel Breen from University College Dublin, Mariaam Bhatti, joins us to discuss the Great Care Co-op and Therese Coveney of The Together Academy.

In collaboration with @DLRPPN

Today’s guests include Tara Byrne, Arts Programme Manager and Bealtaine Festival Artistic Director, Martyna Starzinskaite of ArtNetdlr, Simone Sav, DLR PPN Network Manager and Dr Jeff Kildea, Honorary Professor in Irish Studies at the University of New South Wales.

In collaboration with @DLRPPN
Today’s guests include Breffni McGuinness National Bereavement Development Specialist with the Irish Hospice Foundation, Mairéad Shannon from the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown branch of Arthritis Ireland, Stephanie Kearnes from Saint Joseph’s Shankill Community Centre, Conor O’Leary Manager at Purple House Cancer Support and Ian Smalley from the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

In collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network.

Featured in this episode:
❇️ Dundrum 2030 and their work with the Dundrum community towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Goals for 2030 and beyond.
❇️ Fáilte Isteach’s English In The Community community project welcoming migrants through conversational English classes.
❇️ Leeson Park Players keep theatre alive during lockdown with their upcoming online series of plays on December 4th, 5th, & 6th
❇️ Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal for 2020
❇️ Codema’s online Save Energy at Home and In Your Community event.

✳️ Community Connection presented by Allison O’Dwyer & Bryan Fox ✳️

– Sustainable Energy Communities, and DLR County Council’s plans to support local neighbourhoods in establishing or strengthening Sustainable Energy Communities within the County.
– Muslim Sisters of Eire, about their organisation and the launch of their new community helpline.
– Cuala GAA, and their participation in the Musgrave/GAA Club Together Initiative, assisting vulnerable members of the community during the COVID 19 pandemic.
– DLR Public Participation Network, and their plenary meeting for October

In collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

On this month’s episode:
– Dr Ailbhe Murphy, Director for Create, about the Autumn 2020 School on Cultural Diversity and Collaborative Practice
– Catherine Leonard, Co-ordinator for the Balally Family Resource Centre about how they have delivered their services during lockdown and their call for new volunteers.
– Majella McCallister, Founding Director of the Museum of Childhood Ireland to talk about the museum and their 2020 Together, Le Cheile project, which has been shortlisted to reach the final 5 in the Digital Category for the Family Friendly Museum Award.

✳️ Community Connection presented by Allison O’Dwyer & Bryan Fox ✳️

– The Dance Theatre of Ireland, and their new online dance classes for seniors and people with Parkinson’s.

– Shanganagh Castle Allotments and their community allotment scheme.

– The new Community Call helpline for residents of DLR.

– The Dublin Arts & Human Rights Festival for 2020.

In collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

✳️ Community Connection presented by Allison O’ Dwyer & Bryan Fox ✳️

Our guests this month are:

Bryan speaks with John Farren from – GROW Mental Health Recovery and their collaboration with Southside Partnership to deliver their free virtual Mental Health Programme online.

Conor O’Leary from – Purple House Cancer Support and their expanded supports during COVID lockdown, their new premises, and plans for the future.

Dr. Jill Carey, Chief Executive Officer – Festina Lente Equestrian Centre and their innovative new services for children with disabilities.

Allison speaks to Ciaran McKinney – Age & Opportunity and the release of their “Something Inside So Strong” video series that helps senior citizens build resilience in their mental health.

Community Connection, in collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

Community Connection presented by Allison O’Dwyer:

Southside Travellers Action Group, about the online services they have continued to provide to the traveller community in the Dun Laoighaire Rathdown area during the Covid 19 pandemic, and how their services have expanded to the UK & USA.
– Balinteer St John GAA Club, about their May fundraisers for Pieta House, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the club’s volunteer work serving the Balinteer community.
– Local Vocals Loughlinstown, about how they have operated during lockdown and the Dreamland Garden Festival.
– CYPS (Children & Young People’s Service), about the launch of LetsTalkDLR.ie, a new innovative mental health platform for young people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown that helps to connect them with mental health services in their area

Simone Sav of the PPN spoke with Allan Kilpatrick about the Blackrock Men’s Shed’s new premises, the success of the Men’s Shed movement in Ireland, how they are coping during Covid 19 etc

Community Connection, in collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

Community Connection, in collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

Simone Sav speaks with Therese Langan, Head of Community Depatment Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

Community Connection, in collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

Simone Sav speak with Alice Kelly of Clanwilliam Insitute.

Community Connection, in collaboration with DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network

Community Connection – A monthly series on Dublin South FM in collaboration with the DLR PPN Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Public Participation Network. The show aims to bring together people throughout the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area to share their stories, discuss important issues and, most importantly, encourage the community to get involved.

This month we’ll be covering stories on:

💻 CoderDojo – a volunteer-run coding initiative that has been making some big waves in 2019 for the STEAM movement (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths).

🚌 BusConnects, and how it affects bus routes in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Area.

🚣 St.Michael’s Rowing Club – Dún Laoghaire, it’s growing popularity and hopes for the future.

🌳 ShankillMatters – Shankill Tidy Towns and the Trees For All project – Tree Council of Ireland

📋 Laura Howe, Network Manager for the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Public Participation Network about the Strategic Policy Committees scheme.