The Dún Laoghaire LEA. It’s a place of contrasts, a tapestry woven from threads of affluence and struggle. Dún Laoghaire, the heart of this local electoral area, stands as a testament to this duality. Imagine a map, not of land and sea, but of prosperity and hardship. In Dún Laoghaire Rathdown, this map reveals a stark reality. While renowned as one of Ireland’s most affluent counties, pockets of inequality persist. Dún Laoghaire LEA, encompassing areas like Loughlinstown, Ballybrack, Rathsallagh, and Shanganagh, bears the weight of this disparity. Here, unemployment casts a long shadow, incomes struggle to keep pace, and the echoes of economic contractions linger. The statistics paint a poignant picture. In 2016, while Dún Laoghaire Rathdown boasted a 7.4% unemployment rate, these areas grappled with far greater challenges. Southside Partnership DLR, a beacon of hope, recognizes this struggle. They channel their efforts toward these vulnerable communities, working tirelessly to bridge the gap. They understand that true prosperity lies not in averages but in ensuring that no one is left behind.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church