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Evidence-Based Planning and Development with Communities in Corca
Dhuibhne
Pleanáil agus Forbairt i gCorca Dhuibhne –ón mbun aníos agus bunaithe ar fhianaise
Progress report, January 2020
Breandán Ó Caoimh
Project elements1. Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile of each community
2. Analysis of commuter data and other supplementary material
3. Survey of community vibrancy – perceptions’ audit
4. Mapping of NEWKD projects
5. Functional remit of Lispole and Castlegregory
6. Dingle Town Health Check
February 2020
• Participatory Planning
1. Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile /Próifíl Dhéimeagrafach agus Socheacnamaíocha
• An daonáireamh / census count (1911 – 2016)
• Aoiseanna / Ages
• Áit bhreithe / Birthplaces
• An Ghaeilge / Irish language
• Teaghlaigh / Households
• Cúrsaí eacnamachtaí / Economics
• Taisteal / Travel
• Teicneolaíocht / Technology
Profiles are all on the NEWKD website.
Percentage Population Change
12%
31%
17%
-60%
-40%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
% Change 26 to 16 % change 66 to 16 % change 96 to 06
Percentage Population Change
Corca Dhuibhne Éire / Ireland Ciarraí / Kerry
Community Engagement / Consultation
Date Venue Communities
12 November Lios Póil (SN) Lios Póil
13 November Camp (Old Schoolhouse) Camp, Derrymore, Blennerville
14 November Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ionad
Pobal)
Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Dún Chaoin,
An Mhuiríoch
18 November Castlegregory (Club Rooms) Castlegregory, Stradbally
19 November Annascaul (Community
Centre)
Annascaul, Inch
26 November Dingle (Benner’s Hotel) Daingean Uí Chúis, Ceann Trá
27 November Keel (Community Centre) Keel, Boolteens, Castlemaine
28 November An Clochán (Halla le Chéile) An Clochán, Bréannain, An Baile Dubh
Emerging themes / issues• The development of sheltered housing complexes in villages across
the peninsula;
• Supporting community development and the work of community / voluntary groups;
• The expansion of facilities and amenities for young people;
• Improvements to public transport provision;
• Ensuring farming is competitive and that there are better linkages between farming and tourism;
• Supporting the use and development of the Irish language; and
• Making energy production and consumption more sustainable.
Meeting report available.
3. Community Vibrancy
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Public Transport Services are sufficient to meet local needs.
Local middle-income earners can afford to buy a house in this community.
Local government services here are good.
We have good public services in this community.
There are too many tourists on the Peninsula.
Local middle-income earners can afford to rent a house in this community.
The local policing service is satisfactory.
We have good broadband connectivity.
People with business ideas can get support and advice locally.
Innovation is valued and recognised in the community.
This locality attracts investment.
We have good mobile phone coverage.
This community produces entrepreneurs and self-starters.
Most people in this community have decent jobs.
The local economy is as strong here as in other rural areas.
Local people are good to support local businesses.
Local roads have improved over recent years.
People in this community have a good standard of living.
Local businesses appreciate local custom.
Perceptions of Economic Vibrancy
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Don't Know
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Planning and development are carried out in a sustainable way.
Our energy is secure and reliable.
Our marine and coastline are well protected.
Our natural resources are well protected.
I am happy with the energy options I have available.
Local farmers are true guardians of the countryside and farm in an…
Heating my home is easy and reasonably affordable.
For local people, the integrity of the environment is a priority.
Our electricity is secure and reliable.
There are adequate recycling facilities locally.
Climate change is a concern for people in my area.
The drinking water is clean, and it tastes good.
It is our government’s responsibility to look after our environment.
We have a high quality natural environment.
My home is warm and comfortable.
The Peninsula should develop its own sources of energy.
It is our community’s responsibility to look after our environment.
The air is clean and healthy.
Perceptions of Environmental Vibrancy
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Don't Know
Fifty Words most frequently used to describe Corca Dhuibhne
What, if anything, do you like about living in this community?
The following are the five most frequent responses:
I. The people – sense of community, helpfulness, neighbourliness;
II. Natural beauty – scenery, fresh air, landscapes;
III.Peaceful / quiet;
IV.Scale: small schools, closeness to shops / post office, no traffic, stress-
free; and
V. An Ghaeilge/ An Ghaeltacht.
What, if anything, do you dislike about living in this
community?
The following are the five most frequent responses:
i. Transport (lack of) and distance from services;
ii. Lack of facilities, especially for youth;
iii.Tourist focus / orientation;
iv.Newcomers not wanting / trying to integrate; and
v. Cost of living – expensive relative to the rest of Kerry.
Functional remit of two villages
• the functions, roles and changing remits of two villages (as case studies); and
• mapping land uses and functional spaces in each.
• Being undertaken with Castlegregory and Lios Póil – by way of example / template that can be developed by each community in its own time.
Dingle Town Health Check
• In partnership with the Institute of Technology, Tralee (Martha Farrell)
• Parallel perceptions surveys among visitors / shoppers and the local business community
• Based on a model developed by the Heritage Council
N MeanFeeling of safety and security during the day in town 64 4.7813
Cafe/restaurant quality in the town 64 4.7188
Range of events in Dingle town 64 4.6719
Cafe/restaurant choice in the town 63 4.6508
General feeling of vibrancy in Dingle town 64 4.5938
Attractiveness of Dingle town 64 4.5156
Feeling of safety and security at night in the town 64 4.5000
Standard of service in shops in the town 64 4.3906
Quality of shops in the town 64 4.2812
Variety/range of shops in town 64 4.0938
Variety of goods available in shops in the town 63 4.0635
Value for money of shops in the town 64 3.8594
Attractions in the town other than shopping 61 3.7377
General ease of getting around Dingle 62 3.3387
Seating and areas to congregate 63 3.0952
Pavement Cleanliness 63 3.0952
Traffic Flow in the Town 60 3.0667
Parks and green space in town 64 2.9063
Pavement quality 62 2.7258
Parking in town 62 2.0806
Business Owners’/ Managers’ Rating of Dingle Town Experience
Town Centre Users’ Rating of Dingle Town Experience
N MeanFeelings of safety and security during the day in the town 149 4.6510
Cafe/restaurant quality in the town 149 4.5369
Feelings of safety and security at night in the town 148 4.5338
Cafe/restaurant choice in the town 150 4.5067
General feeling of vibrancy in Dingle town 151 4.3907
General attractiveness of the town 148 4.3108
Range of events in Dingle 145 4.2759
Standard of service in shops in the town 150 4.2733
Attractions in the town other than shopping 150 4.0067
Quality of shops in the town 149 4.0000
General ease of getting around the town 151 3.9536
Pavement cleanliness in the town 150 3.7400
Variety of goods available in shops in the town 150 3.7400
Variety/ range of shops in the town 146 3.6301
Pavement quality in the town 152 3.3750
Value for money of the shops in the town 150 3.3533
Traffic flow in the town 150 3.3000
Seating and areas to congregate in the town 148 3.2770
Parks and green space in the town 146 3.1712
Parking in the town 146 2.6438
Dingle 2030
Top-Down
Bottom-Up
Climate risks and adaptation
3m rise at 1.5℃
Na céad céimeanna eile / Next Steps
•Circulation of questionnaires
•Data collation
•Meet again in February – planning and setting targets
•Availing of opportunities, such as the KCC Development Plan for the Dingle Municipal District
• Engagements with statutory bodies
•Deepening collaboration
•Radio Kerry?
Proposed / suggested agenda for next set of community meetingsTime Activity
0:00 Fáilte
0:05 Recap on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile - to conclude with a one-slide overview on ‘the
main features of this community’
00:10 Recap on the energy presentation – bespoke for each community
00:15 Presentation of the Vibrancy Survey Results – to conclude with a one-slide overview on ‘the main
implications for this community’
0:25 Feedback on the roundtable discussions (that took place at the November / December meetings) – the
development priorities for each community
0:30 Q&A
0:40 A Vision for the Community and the Peninsula – visioning exercise
0:42 Setting the context and framework:
UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
Paris Climate Agreement
Climate Action Plan (for Ireland)
Ireland 2040
Kerry County Council Municipal Area Plan
0:50 Buzz Groups (take tea / coffee to the tables) – one table per theme:
1. Environment and Energy
2. Economic Development, Agriculture, Fishing and Tourism
3. An Gheilge, Irish language, Culture
4. Children, Youth and Families
5. Infrastructure, Amenities and Connectivity
6. Wellbeing
Discussion Questions:
a. Where is there potential? / What are the opportunities?
b. List five (approx.) projects (under this theme) that would benefit this community.
c. What would be main benefits / outcomes be?
d. What can we, as a community, do to deliver these projects?
1:20 Feedback from each table
1:30 Open Forum – discussion on the next steps
1:45 Close of meeting