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Cycle Network + Green Routes Initiative for Greystones Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2008, Part 8.
Proposal includes:
· Shuttle yield system at the Arch on Victoria Road. · Mini roundabout at the junction of Church Road/Rathdown Road/New Road. · Roundabout replacing existing traffic signals at Blacklion · Traffic signals at the junction of R761/Bellevue Road/Grattan Park · Elevated traffic calming measures at St Kevin’s National School · Cycle lanes from the Harbour to Redford · Cycle lanes from Bellevue Road/R761 junction at Tesco to Blacklion · Gated entrance design to Greystones at Redford Cemetery · Improvements at the SouthBeach Promenade · Improved parking along RathdownRoad & Mountainview Park
All Residents, but especially those immediately affected by the proposed scheme, are strongly urged to examine the proposals in details. Plans and particulars are available at Greystones Town Council, Greystones Library and at www.wicklow.ie.
This is an important proposed development. Please ensure that you are informed. Submissions and observations may be made on or before 20 June, 2012. |
 | Congratulations to Irish Baubles from St David's School and Rathdown Park - overall Winner in the National Senior Student Enterprise Awards in Croke Park on the 18th April. Ciara started off selling her designer baubles in Wicklow last December but now has a national range featuring iconic images from around the country. Irish Baubles are stocked locally in Browzround and Notionz in Bray |
Neighbourhood WATCH News Another house was broken into on Sunday evening 1st April- there have been a spate of robberies at nearly one per week in the estate over the last few weeks. We urge all residents to ensure their alarms are on whenever they leave their house. The Gardai tell us that clear visibility into one's garden is important in terms of crime prevention. Any unusual activity should be recorded, notified to a NHW committee member or the local Gardai on 01 6665800. Latest news- On Good Friday yet another house broken into on the Horseshoe around 9pm- that's 4 houses in nearly as many weeks. Most of these robberies have taken place when the owners have been away for a short time- |
A number of houses have been "Egged" at weekends over the last few weeks. If this happens you need to remove the substance quickly as it proves very difficult once it dries in. The issue has been reported to local Gardai and shops have agreed not sell eggs to youths. Report any information to NHW members or the local Gardai
Have you seen a male youth on a motorbike taking a short cut from Rathdown Park into La Touche Park- This is not a road way and his actions are dangerous to the public. We need to notify the Gardai of his reg number... |
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March 16th- Red Robbin being planted at the entrance wall to Rathdown Park funded by members donations. Hopelly it will last longer than the previous bundles which were planted during a very dry spell and did not last. |  |
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Households in Rathdown Park are been asked if they would like to host Spanish students during July. Contact Lucina on 087 7663734 or Mary on 087 6880586 |  |
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Shredder Hire Once again we hope to hire a shredder for half a day on Saturday 12th May and it will take most garden waste,hedge and tree clippings. So save money and use this wonderful free service |  |
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Some dates coming up for diaries
| Neighbourhood Watch There have been a couple of robberies in the estate since Christmas and we ask all residents to be vigilant in relation to locking front doors, keeping an eye on strangers and getting to know their Neighbourhood watch co-ordinators.
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St Davids car boot sales resume Sunday 11th March and continue through to September. See website for details www.stdavids.ie
Free entry for shoppers however cars pay €13.. see website above for terms |
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New trees planted around the estate in early Feb 2012 partially funded by Tree Grant from Wicklow County Council and the rest by membership subscriptions |  |
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As part of the fight against dog owners who don't pick up their dog's litter, the Association have painted anti dog litter signs on estate footpaths some of which can also be seen around Greystones. Of course we know that all dog owners in Rathdown Park always pick up after their dogs- however the signs are targetted at the many visitors from other areas who pass through the estate and may not be aware of the dangers to children and the results of dragging this dirt through our houses on our shoes! |
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Events announced for Greystones in 2012
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May- Gourmet Greystones........June- Choral Festival......Greystones Family Funfair......August- Americana Roots Festival............September- New Cultural Festival
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 | New speed signs launched for Rathdown Park. Speeding cars driving through the estate is an ongoing problem. The signs are aimed at residents, and parents picking up children from St. Kevin's School who are often in a hurry. We urge motorists to drive with care and attention as children are often playing behind parked cars and feel that they can run out onto the road without looking. The Gardaí have recently set up a speed check in the estate so be aware! |
Greystones coped with the recent rain very well and thanks has to be passed on to to the Area Engineer on the work undertken in clearing drains and remedial work at the harbour. In Rathdown Park, most of the water build up is simply caused by leaves covering drains and can easily be cleared by removing them to one side.
We will be looking for volunteers to assist (in the case of snow) in the gritting process. This worked well last year with a handful of people, but we need to get more involved. Please offer your name to a committee member if willing to take part!
See letter written to all houses Nov 2011 re work undertaken by the committee
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This is the website of Rathdown Park Residents' Association in Greystones. It is intended as a method of keeping all the residents in touch with up to date news and to act as a noticeboard for what's happening in the local community. Rathdown Park, located on the North side of Greystones Town has grown into a mature park with over 160 houses. The estate is nestled between Coolagad & the sea and from it you can see the Big Sugarloaf, Little Sugarloaf, Coolagad Hill and Bray Head. The residents of the estate are rightfully proud of Rathdown Park and take a keen interest in it's upkeep. The estate won the Best Local Estate in the Tidy Towns competition in 2006 and did well in the competition again in 2009.
| A most appealing aspect to the community are the two very safe green areas located within the estate, both of which are overlooked by houses and therefore are very safe places for children to play. There are no through roads in the estate making the volume of traffic quite low. Rathdown Park has a varied collection of mature trees that provide seasonal foliage but more so in the Spring time when the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom, and the petals fall like snow on the roads. The Committee concentrate a lot of their efforts and energy on a continuous replanting programme ensuring all dead trees are replaced. Between tree maintenance and grass cutting we spend €5,000 per annum |
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Directions to Rathdown Park: When driving from Bray, take the left turn at the Esso filling station. Driving into the estate you have a wonderful vista of the sea and harbour in front of you, with Bray Head to the left. The Airport Aircoach Service operates to the entrance of the estate and the Sururban DART services operates to the village centre (1km away) GPS Coordinates:53°9'5"N 6°4'41"W |
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 | Neighbourhood Watch Local co-ordinators Jim Rice No 77, Ann Malone No 153, Basil Miller No 104 and Emmet Mullaly No 6 .........For further information click here. Neighbourhood Watch signs now placed around Estate. Brochures being distributed to each household during September. |
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Web development Computers4u2.designs 2012
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