Celebrating Art, Nature and Play: dlr launches “Love Our Laneways” in Sallynoggin

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council officially launched the “Love Our Laneways” initiative in Sallynoggin this week.

The project, a collaboration between the NTA, dlr and A Playful City aimed to bring the local community in Sallynoggin together to reimagine an underutilised laneway as a beautiful and meaningful space for all those who live, work, and play there.

The project has redeveloped the laneway, incorporating new areas for people to spend time, play areas for children, age friendly seating, traffic calming, accessible crossings, new pollinator friendly planting, new artwork and more.

At the launch Councillor Jim O’Leary, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council highlighted some of the benefits of the scheme:

“This project set out to improve active travel facilities in the heart of our well-established community, but it has achieved so much more. What was once a series of concrete and tarmac through-routes is now a bio-diverse green corridor, alive with native and pollinator-friendly trees and plants. It’s a space that offers seating, play opportunities, and a chance for social interaction—a place that enhances local connectivity and brings us together.”

Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council added:

“What makes this project truly unique is that it was entirely community-led. Comprehensive public engagement was key and involved many community groups and organisations working together to co-create a vision for the public realm. 

“I would once again like to extend my thanks to the various organisations and groups who came together to develop this wonderful network, and I am delighted to see so many people here today enjoying the results of all your hard work.”