Councillor Activities, July-August 2009

Kieran at Bessboro Folly, Mahon

It’s been busy!

Issues:

  • Right of way issues in Skehard Road
  • Footpath issues on Evergreen Road
  • Window damp proofing problems, Boreenmanna Road
  • Japanese Knotweed outbreak at Blackrock Pier
  • Talks with Cllr. Des Cahill regarding European Regional Funding for Blackrock Pier and Environs
  • Call for the investigation of the water quality of the Atlantic Pond
  • Call for the revamp of historical plaques on North Main Street
  • Call for interpretative Panels on the history of the city across the city centre
  • Call for a clean-up of the environs of Kyrl’s Quay Medieval Wall
  • Call for the re-opening of the viewing ramp at Elizabeth Fort
  • Call for the fixing of Berwick Fountain pumping system
  • Call for an investigation into derelict premises (former Melmacs) on Ballinlough Road

 

 Community Events:

  • Walking tours down the old Cork Blackrock & Passage Rail Line
  • Model Boat Project on Atlantic Pond
  • Photographic Competition
  • Preparation with National Sculpture factory for art and culture workshops for local school children
  • Community Litter pick with Mahon Action for Youth Project
  • Sponsorship of sweaters for Mahon Bowls group
  • Sponsorship of Ballinlough Community Festival, late August 2009
  • Sponsorship of Ballinlough Community Association Newsletter
  • Local history orienteering course Cork City Centre for National Heritage Week
  • Adviser on Lord Mayor’s Cork Local History Committee
  • Liasing with Cork Chamber to develop a jobs seminars programme in local secondary schools
  • Liasing with film maker Philip McCarthy to develop a Drug’s Awarness programme for local secondary schools
  • Preparation work for the launch of Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project 2010
  • Liasing with Arts Officer, City Council to carry out a walking tour for Culture Night in September
  • Advisor to Cork Community Radio, start up in November 2009
  • Advisor to Lifetime Lab regarding Culture Night, September 2009
  • Compilation of local history for National Sculpture Factory