The DTRA are delighted to announce the date has been set for the 2023-24 AGM, with a big thanks to the Skylon Hotel for hosting us once again.

The AGM will take place on Wednesday 20th March from 7:30 to 9 pm, in the Ulster Room in the Skylon.
​Our guest speakers on the night are:

Mary Muldowny, new DCC Historian in Residence working with Drumcondra Library, who will give us a flavour of the exciting local history projects she is working on; 
and...
Nathalie Povone, one of the founders of The Sustainable Life School, who along with her business partner Diane O'Connor (of Ferguson Rd.) runs wonderful initiatives to help people live more sustainably, including Sustainable Social Club evenings at the Cat and Cage.

We do hope you will join us for what should be a very interesting evening, and a social beverage in the Skylon bar for whoever would like to stay on afterwards.

 Do you feel that you might want to be more active in your community? Are you curious about the different roles DTRA volunteers take on? This is your chance to find out more! The DTRA will hold a hybrid information evening next Weds 28th Feb @ 7:30 pm in the Skylon & on Zoom for anyone who would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer. 


The DTRA AGM will be soon upon us in March (watch this space for date & venue) and there will be several spots available on the management committee as a few hard working officers step back from their roles  So we are holding an information event in advance of the AGM for those who are volunteer-curious! As well as this, our subcommittees always welcome new members to help them put together some wonderful projects, initiatives & events. Come along (absolutely obligation free!) and hear more about our work and ask any questions that you have. 

For info, the DTRA is set up as follows: 

• Management Committee 
• Road Reps 
• Social Committee  
• History & Culture Committee 
• Environmental & Safety Committee 
• Lemon’s Square Project Committee 

We will see you in person at the Skylon, or if planning to attend online we will email the zoom link to this mailing list in advance of the date.

Hope to see you there! 

Join us at the Rosmini Club House (Opposite Fagans) next Saturday 17 February at 1pm for our Pop-up Repair Cafe event. Bring along your items of clothing and small furniture that are in need of repair, and while you wait, enjoy a cuppa and a slice of lemon cake.

​If we can't fix it on the day, we can advise you of other options. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the history of the Old Lemon's Square Factory and share your memories.

Our focus is on promoting sustainability by repairing and mending items rather than discarding them unnecessarily. Additionally, we're excited to get more volunteers involved in the Lemon Square Community Garden project. 

A heartfelt thank you to Rosmini Gaels for their invaluable support in making this event possible.

We look forward to a day of community, sustainability, and the joy of giving new purposes to old items. 

Our Wine Tasting Winners had a fantastic evening with Roger in Pinto Wines recently. A wonderful way for neighbours to get together and support local business. Here's to more neighbourly get togethers in 2024! 

The DTRA was joined by our friends in the Griffith Avenue Residents Association, All Hallows, Grace Park and Prospect Residents Associations in a tree planting and community growing ceremony in Griffith Park this 1st February. With poetry and words of thanks expressed to the management of Griffith Park the occasion was marked by the planting of a Yew tree. We look forward to seeing it grow with our communities in the years to come.

A reminder that the the Garda clinic occurs on Mondays from 10am to 12 noon at the Skylon Hotel.  An opportunity to provide feedback and get updates with regard to community policing in Drumcondra.

It's an exciting year for the DTRA Historical committee as we gear up to remember some very significant milestones in our Parish's history and continue preparations to celebrate the centenary of our estate coming into being! Visit our local History page for some fascinating insight, to share your stories and to get involved!

Festive Fun, wonderful music and prizes galore with your Residents Association on December 16th! Plus a visit from a a very special visitor!

Sleeves were rolled up in November as a group of our hardy volunteers got together to clean up fallen leaves on the roads and pathways by Griffith Park. We also took the opportunity to install some Leaf Baskets to mulch the leaves! The squirrels had a field day!

Goblins & Ghouls came out after dark to join the DTRA's Spooky Scary Walk led by our mysterious Ghost Guide! Thanks to our volunteers who brought their stories to life and to all the kids who joined in the fun! What a terrifying sight to see all the sugar filled children running from door to door having the time of their lives!

The holidays might be over but we're still coming out to play! Joyce Road was full of fun and games at another Playful Streets get-together in October. A great opportunity for kids and adults alike to get to know each other and enjoy some of the more low-tech past-times! Just like our closely fought 3rd annual Kerbs Championship! The reigning champions of Walsh Road had to fight their way to the final against the inaugural winners of 2021 and a nail-biting Joyce Road final! 

This year the DTRA got in on the act for Culture Night and organised some terrific events in some familiar (and not so familiar!) surroundings! Celebrating our local talent and creativity and having fun while doing it!

The Annual DTRA Picnic in the Park goes from strength to strength! This year the sun finally came out for all to enjoy the music, food and entertainment! Enormous credit to all involved. This just couldn't happen without your efforts.

Our green-fingered neighbours have been sharing their trials and tribulations in the garden throughout the year. Lots of delicious fruits, vegetables, herbs and gorgeous flowers to enjoy! A great resource for all budding gardeners in our community! Get involved!

Our lovely residents came together to share & enjoy some homemade culinary delights on the old Lemon's Square site again this year. 

The bull running of Pamplona has nothing on our massively popular Easter Egg hunt! Thanks to the @SaveOurHallD9 campaign for sponsoring the eggs and to all our volunteers for making the morning a huge success.

Our monthly Triangle Swap continues to find new homes for our bits and bobs! Doing our bit for a more sustainable life and enjoying a rummage for treasure on the last Saturday of every month!

Our 4th local St Patrick's Day Parade was cheered on despite the rain! Ferguson & Walsh Road were a sea of green as the community shared in the fun and laughter!

The DTRA AGM was held in the Skylon Hotel in March 2023. A great turnout and brilliant updates from our committees and guest speakers including the Save Our Hall Campaign.