Proud To Live In…
BALLYFERMOT
PROUD to Live in BALLYFERMOT is a preschool/primary school book, designed to engage pupils from Dublin 10 by enabling them to explore their community and learn of the history and hidden gems within it.
A positive and educational publication, it comprises a series of activities and exercises for Preschoolers/Junior Infants up to 6th Class. These activities are all based on the locality and require participating pupils to take a closer look around them, immerse themselves in their community and take pride in where they live.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of representatives from each of the local primary schools, a preschool, local youth services Candle and FamiliBase and the local CDETB Adult Education Services, this book will be an integral part of the learning process for pupils in the area, throughout their preschool and primary education.
As well as reminding them why Ballyfermot is a great place to live, the completed book will be a source of great pride and nostalgia in the future.
Click on the below image to access the full digital version.
Below is a list of helpful resources and links – some of which are required for exercises in the book.
Local Amenities
- Within DCC website, there’s an excellent link(s) to a native tree trail within Markievicz Park in English and as Gaeilge.
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-dublin-city-parks-visit-park/markievicz-park - Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Centre: outlines opening times, prices, classes, etc. (Ref: 2nd Class page 27)
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-sports-facilities-leisure-centres-leisure-centre-locations-0 - Kylemore Park information
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-dublin-city-parks-visit-park/kylemore-park - Information on the Equine Centre and Youth Services
http://cherryorchard.ie/ - Ballyfermot Library (Ref: Junior Infants page 6, Senior Infants page 9, 1st Class page 16, 2nd Class page 27)
http://www.dublincity.ie/ballyfermot-library - Garda Station (Ref: Senior Infants page 13)
https://www.garda.ie/en/Contact-Us/Station-Directory - Le Fanu Park (Ref: Senior Infants page 13, 1st Class page 16)
http://www.dublincity.ie/image/libraries/035-parks-le-fanu-park - Equine Centre (Ref: Senior Infants page 13, 1st Class page 16, 2nd class pages 27&29)
http://cherryorchard.ie/index.php/equine-centre - St. Matthew’s Church (Ref: Senior Infants page 13, 1st Class Page 16)
http://www.stmatthewsballyfermot.com - St. Matthew’s Boxing Club (Ref: Senior Infants page 13)
http://www.stmatthewsboxingclub.com - Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Ref: Senior Infants page 13)
http://www.dublindiocese.ie/parish/ballyfermot-assumption - Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Ref: Senior Infants page 13)
http://cherryorchardparish.com - Markevitcz Park (Ref: Senior Infants page 13, 1st Class page 17)
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-dublin-city-parks-visit-park/markievicz-park - Tommy’s Shop (Ref: 1st Class page 16)
Tommy’s Shop - Civic Centre (Ref: 1st Class page 16, 2nd Class page 27)
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-your-council-your-area-south-central-area/ballyfermot-area-office - Cherry Orchard Football Club (Ref: 2nd Class page 25)
https://www.cherryorchardfc.ie - Ballyfermot Youth Services (Ref: 2nd Class page 27)
http://www.ballyfermotyouthservice.ie - Candle Community Trust (Ref: 2nd Class page 27)
http://www.candletrust.ie - Echo Newspaper (Ref: 2nd Class page 27)
https://www.echo.ie/ballyfermot - Kylemore College Music School (Ref: 2nd Class page 27)
https://kylemorecollege.ie/music-home
The Light Bellied Brent Goose Schools’ Project (Ref: Senior Infants page 11)
- Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-parks-biodiversity-dublin-city-biodiversity-2
Local People
- Mary Byrne (Ref: 3rd Class page 41)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hoDWyWsxFc - The Furey Brothers (Ref: 3rd Class page 41)
http://www.thefureys.com/
Local History
- Ballyfermot and St Mark’s Heritage Photo site (Ref: Senior Infants pages 12&13, 1st class page 20, 3rd class page 33)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ballyfermot/albums - Gala (previously Gala Cinema) (Ref: 1st Class page 16, 2nd Class page 27)
https://digital.ucd.ie/view/ucdlib:47229 - Ballyfermot Castle (Ref: 2nd Class page 26)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballyfermot - Ballyfermot Castle (Ref: 2nd Class page 26)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballyfermot
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/call-for-ancient-dublin-site-to-be-saved-1.443376 - Cherry Orchard Hospital (Ref: 3rd Class page 35)
http://www.dublincity.ie/dublin-buildings/cherry-orchard-hospital?language=en - Labre Park (Ref: 3rd Class page 39)
http://www.dublincity.ie/image-galleries/travellers-images-labre-park-ballyfermot-1968-and-1969
Local History & Geography
- Names of Roads in Lower Ballyfermot (Ref: 1st Class page 19)
http://homepage.eircom.net/~zzedx/mapone.htm - Types of Homes (Ref: 3rd Class page 32)
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/1st-+-2nd-class/geography/looking-at-homes/types-of-homes/
https://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/house-types
https://inhabitat.com/steve-areens-incredible-diy-wagon-home-built-with-mostly-recycled-materials