Jun 10
23
Bonfire Night Project
In the past two years, the City Council has been the lead agency in organizing alternative family friendly events on Bonfire Night. Following on the success of previous events, another Summer Fun Nights Programme has now been finalised .
Following on the success of the last two years Bonfire Night Events Projects on June 23rd, the Council is again organizing and supporting a number of family friendly events throughout the City on the evening of Bonfire Night. The project is being managed by the Recreation, Amenity and Culture Department, with the support of Community Wardens, RAPID Coordinators, the Gardai, Emergency Services, local community groups and other agencies .An Event Coordinator has been engaged to assist with the delivery of the project.
Five major outdoor events are planned in City Council parks as follows, with a range of activities such as games, bouncing castles, sports, face painting, karaoke etc
- Kilmore Park, Knocknaheeny 6.00 pm – 9.00pm
- Pophams Park, Farranree 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
- Glenamoy Park, Mayfield 5.00 pm – 8.00pm
- Loughmahon Park, Mahon 6.30pm – 9.30pm
- Clashduv Park, Togher. 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Organised, supervised bonfires will take place at the Clashduv Park, Loughmahon Park and Kilmore Park events. Particular focus has been placed on having local groups and clubs participate in all projects.
In addition, support is also being given to other community events being organized in Black pool( Blackpool Youth Club) ,Kerryhall Road, Willow Park/Glencurrig/Ballincurrig, Douglas and Bishopstown ( Bishopstown Youth Project, Community Ass, Gardai) . At Leesdale, Model Farm Road and at Willow Park/Glencurrig, at the request of residents, the Council has erected No Bonfire signs in the estates, and written to all residents advising that no bonfires are being permitted on the green areas, and that the residents associations are organizing alternative activities on the night. It is encouraging to see a number of new events this year, at Glenamoy Park in Mayfield, Bishopstown and Willow /Gelncurrig Park it being the Councils intention to support additional
Last year, 8000 people attended these events, with over 40 community groups involved in their organisation, as well as over 150 local community volunteers. It is particularly encouraging to note a number of new projects this year. (Glenamoy Lawn, Willow Park and Bishopstown) .
The Councils Parks Department as in previous years will endeavour to remove bonfire material where possible , but in recent years, much of the material is hoarded securely until the actual night itself. Priority will be given to removing material where there is a risk to health and safety, property, power lines etc.
