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Port gets to the art of the matter
Communities. This programme is already providing people in Finglas and Cabra with access to evidence-based and practical supports. Interventions like QUIT smoking services, supports to families such as parenting programmes, cooking and nutrition courses are already benefitting this community.
I would like to thank dublin City Council and the many community groups and organisations involved in supporting this launch, including dublin North West Partnership and Better Finglas. I am looking forward to seeing the benefit these meaningful health interventions bring to Finglas and Cabra.”
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Tom James, Head of Health and Wellbeing, department of Health said “There seems to be a real sense of empowerment for those who have become involved in the initiatives under the programme, showing the opportunities for real and positive changes for the people in this community.
“All of these programmes you are talking about are available free of charge to the people living in Finglas and Cabra and I’m reminded of what one of the participants said in another Healthy Community area- “very often the biggeststep is just coming along on that first day.” dUBLIN Port Company has announced details of its Art and Engagement programme 22/23 at the Pumphouse, Alexandra road.
The Pumphouse formerly housed the steam engine which powered the gates of Graving dock 1 but has been repurposed by dublin port into an artistic and cultural venue and is a key part of the Heritage Zone at dublin Port.
The theme for this year’s dublin Port Art and Engagement programme is ‘Connections: The Port, the City, Arts and Education’. dublin Port’s plans for the Heritage Zone at the Pumphouse include expanding its use for public exhibitions, events and performances creating a distinct and unique destination in the heart of the working port as part of integration plans up to 2040.
The Art and Engagement programme has been underway since mid-2022. It includes completed art and design outputs, such as large-scale projections incorporating live and still imagery as well as workshops led by experienced artists with pupils from St. Laurence o’Toole Primary School and second level art students from ringsend College.
