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Our T.D's:

Minister Joan Burton

Minister Leo Varadka

Joe Higgens

Patrick Nulty

Our Councillors:

Micheal O'Donavan L.P

Mr. David McGuiness F.F

cllr Dennison F.G

cllr Ruth Coppinger Socialist Party

Former Cllrs:

Paul Donnelly S.F

 

Ongar Development Group

 

The Ongar Development Group (ODG) comprises of members of the local community and representatives from Blanchardstown Area Partnership, Foroige - Blanchardstown Youth Service, Home School Community Liaison Scheme, Castaheany Educate Together National School, Ongar Community Council, Ongar Primary Care Team HSE, and Fingal County Council (FCC). The first meeting of the ODG was convened in May 2009 to share information on issues in the Ongar area and to develop joint initiatives. Following consultation with the local community later that year, the group agreed to develop a strategy of work for the Ongar area.

Since forming the group have:

·        Established a youth club;

·        Organised  a community consultation (in partnership with FCC);

·        Organised a community day (in partnership with FCC);

·        Established a small grants scheme for local groups (funded through FCC);

·        Met with local elected representatives outlining the issues and challenges facing the community of Ongar;

·        Attended a deputation meeting with FCC to discuss a number a serious issues facing Ongar residents;

·        Continued to support the Ongar Community Centre

 

If you live in Ongar and would like to get involved with your community or would like information on the ODG please contact Monica Lawless on 01 820 9550 / email mlawless@bap.ie or Ann Mulligan on 01 890 5087 / email ann.mulligan@fingalcoco.ie

 

  Ongar Community Council 
The OCC was formed in July 2008 and was previously known as Ongar Residents Association Committee (ORAC), which was formed in February 2007.  OCC estates include:

  1. Ongar Village
  2. Ongar Park
  3. Ongar Wood
  4. Ongar Green
  5. Ongar Chase
  6. Ongar Lodge
  7. Barnwell
  8. Phibbelstown
Our vision is to encourage a well integrated community, whilst addressing the many social challenges. We encourage members of the community to get involved in their estates through the many projects OCC has undertaken. Together we can achieve our goals and create community spirit. We would be delighted to hear from you. Please take some time to explore our web site and revisit from time to time for updates.
 
New Chairperson from 2010 AGM, after Samantha Dooley stepped down is Gerard Sheehan from Ongar Green and can be contacted on: 2010.chairperson@ongar.ie
The OCC will be seeking new members over the coming months in an effort to re start a worth while cause.  Please try and get involved in community groups and clubs in Ongar. 

For an overview of our achievements to date go to about OCC and  click 'OCC achievements'

Hi My Name is Samantha
Dooley and I have been the Ongar Community Council Chairperson for the past 3 years.
I have been the liaison for Ongar from 2010 - 2011 with other councils and the fingal volunteer & community Forum  www.fvcf.ie  all requests and needs for our area  will be on the agenda at this table to gather aid with growth in our community.  Do not hesitate to contact me on: liaison@ongar.ie 
 
 
  
 
 

Erin Go Bragh GAA Club

Just to let you know that from 4th October, we will be coaching GAA in St. Benedict’s School Hall. Specifically, we will be coaching nursery level kids (4 – 6 year olds) from 5 – 6pm every Wednesday. Like any club, we rely heavily on the help of the parents. At nursery level, you don’t have to have to have played GAA before to help out at nursery because the emphasis is on fun, while picking up the basic skills of GAA (catching, kicking and hand-passing).

 

Please see below schedule of training times for other teams training in St. Benedict’s. Our U’7’s and U’8’s will be training in Mary Mother of Hope School Hall.

 

 

St. Benedicts N.S.

 

 

 

 

 

Hours

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

 

5 - 6pm

 

Nursery

 

 

6 - 7pm

 

U'12's / 14's

U'10's /13's

 

7 - 8pm

U'9's/10's

 

U'15's

 

 

I would be grateful if you could let the resident’s association know of our intentions and if you could see would there be any parents available to give a hand every Wednesday from 5 – 6pm. Again, no experience in GAA is required. We will provide all equipment for the nursery including hula hoops and tunnels etc.

 

If you want to discuss anything further with me, please do not hesitate to contact me at (087) 2353600.

Kind Regards

John McLeod

Juv Chairman

Erin Go Bragh GAA Club