Ulsara 2020 newsletter

THE UPPER LEESON STREET AREA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Chairman’s message
WELCOME TO THE LATEST ISSUE OF OUR NEWSLETTER
Carmen Neary
ULSARA Chairman
It would be impossible to imagine
the changes that have overtaken
our world since the beginning of
2020. The Coronavirus pandemic has
caused widespread loss of life, fear,
anxiety and concern for the future
of our planet, our health and our
economy.
Although it may seem that there can
be no positive outcomes from such
a worldwide crisis, the enormous
goodwill displayed by all sections
of the community throughout our
country, creates a feeling of optimism.
Our front line workers in every area
of endeavour, risked their health
and welfare to tend to the needs of
others. The concern for the welfare
of neighbours, shown by keeping in
touch, and attending to any shopping
or other needs created a great sense
of community and a feeling that help
is only a phone call away.
Families organised entertainment that
could be shared over the internet;
art exhibitions for the children, table
quizzes for all the family, exchanging
ideas to help keep the children busy
and improving morale for everyone.
The necessity to work from home,
while not always ideal, did give
families an opportunity to enjoy
each others company in a way that
would not normally be possible. It
might be that, in the future, working
from home could be an option for
some people, resulting in less time
spent commuting and possibly a less
frenetic lifestyle.
The current restriction in air travel has
resulted in a reduction in pollution,
even if temporarily, and the pleasure
of being able to hear the birdsong,
loud and clear, when not competing
against traffic noise is so uplifting.
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In the past, we have often been
encouraged to ‘Shop Local’ so that
neighbourhood traders remain viable.
The Covid-19 pandemic certainly
highlighted just how important our
local stores are, when our travel
was restricted. We must continue
to support them, to show our
appreciation for their willingness
to go the extra mile to help the
community by organising deliveries to
those unable to visit their shops. Their
viability depends on the support of
the local community.
I imagine that, unfortunately, the
world will revert to the normal ratrace
in time, but we should not forget
the kindness and consideration shown
in our time of need by everyone. It is
the wonderful sense that we are there
for each other that restores our faith
in humanity.
Who we are
The Upper Leeson Street Area
Residents’ Association was founded
in 1968. The Association draws its
members from the catchment area of
streets, lanes, and squares adjacent
to Upper Leeson Street, which
extends south from the Grand Canal
in Dublin City.
Situated in or near Ranelagh and
Ballsbridge, these include Appian
Way, Dartmouth Square, Leeson
Park, Northbrook Road, Leeson Park
Avenue, Clyde Lane, Elgin Road,
Grand Parade
Ranelagh Road
Dartmouth
Square
Northbrook Road
Northbrooke Lane.
Northbrooke Ave.
Ranelagh
Gardens
Leeson Street Upper
Litton Hall
Leeson Park
Chelmsford
Avenue
Chelmsford Road
Mespil Road
Sussex Road
Sallymount Avenue
Appian Way
Burlington Road
Leeson Park Avenue
Swan river
Waterloo Lane
Heytesbury Lane, Pembroke Park,
Pembroke Lane, Raglan Road, Raglan
Lane, Warner’s Lane, Waterloo Lane,
Waterloo Road, Wellington Place,
Wellington Lane and Wellington Road.
Our aims
The primary aim of the Association
is to promote the conservation
and preservation of the residential
character and amenities of the
neighbourhood, including the
maintenance of green spaces, as
well as the distinctive Georgian and
Victorian architectural features of this
area of Dublin, and to encourage the
development of community life in
the area.
Acknowledgements
ULSARA acknowledges with thanks
the support of Dublin City Council
(Community Grant Scheme) toward
the publication of this and previous
Newsletters.
Newsletter printed, most generously at
a reduced cost, by Simon Hederman.
Garden Level,
92 Upper Leeson Street
Dublin D04 A5V2
www.hederman.ie
Pembroke Place
Waterloo Road
Baggot Street Upper
Heytesbury Lane
Wellington Lane
Wellington
Place
Morehampton Road
Pembroke Lane
Wellington Road
Raglan Lane
Pembroke Park
Raglan Road
Clyde Road
Clyde Lane
Pembroke Road
Elgin Road
Herbert
Park
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