Proudly Serving Our Dundrum Community and Stimulating Economic Regeneration
About Dundrum Development Association
Welcome to the website of Dundrum Development Association, a community based regeneration organisation which exists to support the residents of this vibrant east Down village.
We do this in several ways, primarily by providing financial assistance to a myriad of local organisations including sports clubs, schools, youth clubs, voluntary organisations and charities to help them provide better facilities and experiences for local people.
Additionally, a key remit of Dundrum Development Association is to tackle dereliction in the village. There are some prominent sites within the village which are in real need of redevelopment or refurbishment and we are keen to see the transformation of these sites or a return to how they once looked.
The long-term aim of Dundrum Development Association is to stimulate economic regeneration while conserving the built heritage and protecting the environment within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Who we are
Dundrum Development Association (DDA) is a not-for-profit charity which was established to enhance the appearance of Dundrum Village and redevelop derelict sites.
What we do
The long-term aim is to stimulate economic regeneration while conserving the built heritage and protecting the environment within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Grant Application
Dundrum Development Association invites requests for funding from groups and organisations strongly associated with the village of Dundrum. Funding can be requested for both revenue and capital expenditure.
How we support our schools, sports & community groups…
- DUNDRUM Development Association puts great store in helping members of the community experience the best of village life.
- The Association continues a long established tradition of providing a boost for the village’s senior citizens
- We have also supported the RIOT (Revival in Our Town) community organisation in providing an adventure playground, and other improvements, at its complex on the Manse Road.
- The Association has provided many grants to local community and sports clubs to help them with the purchase of equipment or the development of facilities
- The Association has made a number of grants to local schools to help them with the purchase of equipment to enable children to get the best from their time in the classroom
Dundrum Development Association invites requests for funding from Groups and Organisations strongly associated with the village of Dundrum.
Who we have helped….
Dundrum Coastal Rowing Club
Dundrum Cricket Club
Dundrum GAC
Sacred Heart Primary School
Cumran Primary School
Village Association
Keeping you up to date on your community
DDA suports foodbank
Dundrum Development Association Directors Paul Symington and Dr Paddy McComiskey present a cheque for £5,000 to Karen Law and Manus O’Boyle from the Pantry Foodbank in Newcastle.
Scoreboard for Dundrum GAC
Dundrum Development Association has helped Dundrum GAC to purchase a new digital scoreboard through a grant to the club. Included are (from left): Dr Patrick McComiskey and Micheal Rodgers, DDA, John Kielty, Dundrum GAC chairman, Christine Cummins, Dundrum GAC secretary, and Paul Symington DDA. Photo by Mourne Observer.
New chairman for Dundrum Development Association
DUNDRUM Development Association has a new chairman.
Stephen Calvert has taken the reins after longstanding chairman, Dr Patrick McComiskey, decided to step down after leading the organisation since its inception in the 1990s. Patrick will remain on the Board of DDA as will another longstanding officer, Frances Flynn, who has stepped down as secretary. Frances has been replaced by Deborah Boden.
Paying tribute to Patrick and Frances, the new chairman said: “The DDA and Dundrum village are indebted to Patrick and Frances for their active leadership, service and judicious stewardship of the group over a period of over 25 years in what is a voluntary role. They have steered the organisation with a steady hand and it is a testament to them that the group and the village itself continue to flourish.
“We are very grateful of their willingness to remain on the Board with Patrick taking on the additional role of Treasurer. During the period the charity has supported many groups and organisations within the village and will continue to do so.”
Dundrum’s festival a huge success
The return of a summer festival to Dundrum in 2023 was a huge success. Several thousand people packed into the centre of the village over the day-long event which was organised by Dundrum Village Association and funded by Dundrum Development Association and Clanmill Housing.
Daft Raft Race is festival success
One of the most popular events at Dundrum Summer Festival was the daft raft race. Hundreds of people lined the shore to watch the zany antics of the crews.
Support for Creative Village Dundrum
Stephen Calvert, treasurer of Dundrum Development Association, presents a cheque to Rosemary McManus, of Creative Village Dundrum, towards the cost of setting up a new creative hub in the village. Included are DDA members Micheal Rodgers and Frances Flynn, along with Eileen Byrne, of Creative Village Dundrum.
DDA supports cricket club nets project
Frances Flynn, secretary of Dundrum Development Association, cuts the ribbon to officially open the new nets at Dundrum Cricket Club. Included are Bobby Curlett (left) Club Chairman, councillor Hugh Gallagher, Newry Mourne and Down Council, along with James Martin, captain of Dundrum 1st Xl, and Sarah Herron, captain of the women’s team. Dundrum Development Association was one of the principal funders of the project.
Castle Vaults proposal
. A FORMER Dundrum pub, which has lain derelict since it was blown up by the IRA 50 years ago, is to be redeveloped. Dundrum Development Association has purchased the site of the former Castle Vaults bar, at the junction of Main Street and Manse Road, and plans to...
Boost for Dundrum FC
Dundrum United FC chairman Jimmy McElrath and treasurer Paddy Cunningham receive a cheque for £5,929 from Dundrum Development Association members Dr Patrick McComiskey, chairman, Frances Flynn, secretary, Stephen Calvert, treasurer, and Paul Symington. The money will...