News and Events

Santy and his helper elves whizzed over  North Wall last week and dropped into Little Treasures Community Crèche on Thursday.  The children were thrilled to see him. Santy sat patiently his grotto, asking the children if they'd been good and distributing some early Christmas presents.  He even chatted to older people and wished them all a Happy Christmas. Everyone had a great time. 

A big thank you to Santy for being so kind.  Also to the construction company Sisk for gifting some great educational toys to the children. Here's one of them:  

Congratulations to our colleague Amy Teeling who graduated today with a BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care from the National College of Ireland. 

Well done Amy, what a great achievement!

Our clean-up morning has been rescheduled.  

If you'd like more information about our planned clean-up, or get involved in community development in the area, contact Michael Birmingham, Community Development Worker at NWCDP:  Tel:  01-836 5399.

Some highlights from a football match between An Garda Sίochάna and the Street Kings from Sheriff Street on 14th October.  Great match, but sadly no spectators yet.

The friendly was in Tolka Park. The Street Kings are managed by Alan McCarthy, our community sports officer at North Wall CDP.

Alan also togged out on the night. He's pictured left below. Well done lads!

It's that spooky time of year again.  The NEIC and our local communities have organized loads of Hallow'een events for the little ones, and not-so-little.  Here's the info on the Sunday events planned for the night of Hallow'een.  You'll find lots more Friday and weekend events on www.bigscream.ie. Check them out, if you dare.... 

October is a month when we support those living with cancer.  This year NWCDP held a raffle, a pyjama day and other events to back a member of our own community. Here Lisa (left) and Tina (right)  announce a raffle winner in our draw.  We raised €1,900 in all. 

A big thank you to everyone who donated prizes, bought raffle tickets and organised these events.   We really appreciate your support. 

Our Knitting Club ladies are as busy as ever!  Lily (left) and Patricia (right) have made beautiful dolls for the Christmas crib in St. Laurence O'Toole church, North Wall parish, and for home decorations.  Lots of sweet details, too.  The dolls have little noses, cloaks, belts, scarves - one with a white snowball attached. The carol singers even have a hymn book!  

Our thanks to Dublin City Community Co-op for the wool. And to Lily, Patricia and all our Knitting Club members for their work. 

We are seeking expressions of interest for the positions of Directors at North Wall Community Development Project (CLG).

NWCDP is based in Lower Sheriff Street, Dublin 1. It is part of the North-East Inner City area.

Brief Overview of NWCDP 

On Friday, our GoDigital! ladies put down their knitting needles and tried creative writing instead.  They were taking part in Poetry Town, a nationwide festival that took place  from 10th to 18th September.  Poet Laureate Rachel Hegarty did a great job leading the group.   The ladies took to it quickly -- a chance to meet new people, as Ellen said, and put memories and thoughts on paper.  We can't wait to see the result.  The event was sponsored by Poetry Ireland.  Many thanks to Rachel and the festival organisers. 

28th July was special at North Wall CDP.  It was graduation day for 17 pre-school children from Little Treasures community crèche. Looking very smart in their black gowns and hats they had a socially-distanced ceremony in St. Laurence O'Toole Recreation Centre, Sheriff Street.  Then they enjoyed a treat lunch back in the crèche.

Each child received a traditional St. Christopher's medal to guide them on their journey to 'big school'.  Best of luck to all our graduates and their proud families!