We are a small but mighty collection of determined and concerned residents
Our story all began with an idea. We volunteered to form a group to campaign for a much needed community facility for culture and youth in Donabate Portrane…
And thus DP Crossroads was born! We are made up of people with a variety of different skills and passions. Artists, architects, and everything in between. We meet regularly and are determined to keep reaching out to and engaging the community. This is why we have done a survey as well as a community information day, and our inbox is always open!
Our goals are simple:
The provision of a dedicated performance space (e.g. stage, theatre, auditiorium) for the arts and cultural groups on the peninsula. This facility should also include purpose built spaces for use by arts/cultural groups – e.g. workshops for artists of all disciplines, studios for rehearsal, dance studios (with proper flooring) and smaller music practicing/tuition rooms (with soundproofing etc).
The provision of a dedicated full-time youth centre with indoor ‘hang-out’ facilities, recreational activities (pool tables, tabletennis etc.) and supporting services (e.g. organized activities, counselling, youth support) provided by a government funded professional youth service. This space should be non-denominational and large enough to facilitate our growing teen population.
Our Team
Ann Hogan —> Chairperson
Cécile Davis —> Secretary
James Mitchell —> Architect
John McFadden —> Treasurer
Lisa Buckley —> Committee Member
Éimear Whitfield —> Committee Member
Corina Johnston —> Local Councilor
Mairéad Devlin —> Youth Worker
Claire Brennan —> Youth Worker
Emmet Daly —> Youth Worker
Caroline Mortan —> Youth Worker
Gemma Roche —> Committee Member
Paul Mulville —> Local Councillor