An innovative new app highlighting the rich history and heritage is expected to be available in the coming months.
The Self-Guided Walk Historical Trail of Clondalkin App is an amalgamation of five proposals, which included an app, information signage and audio tour of the Clondalkin Village Heritage Trail.
The idea for the App came from South Dublin County Council's €300K – Have Your Say participatory budgeting initiative run in Clondakin, Rathcoole and Newcastle last year.
Members of the public were asked to suggest funding ideas and then vote on a short list of agreed projects.
Frank Nevin, Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development said: “The most efficient and beneficial way of delivering the suggestions for Clondalkin was to introduce a downloadable app which will be compatible with all mobile devices and tablets.
"As apps are a major part of most people’s lives, the objective is to create a fun, exciting and engaging app to not only showcase Clondalkin’s wonderful heritage but to also make it an engaging experience for users of all ages.
"The app will also integrate with Dublin’s Outdoors to highlight weekly events, tours and businesses in the area.”
Mobanode Ltd were chosen by the council to deliver the app following a tender process.
The app will be fully interactive, user-friendly and user immersive and will be available in multiple languages.
It is hoped the new initiative will increase footfall from national and international tourists.
The Round Tower Visitor Centre in the village will be the focal point of the trail.
A map of Clondalkin will be included and the heritage locations will be integrated within the app so no data will be used by any user.
It is anticipated that the heritage trail app for Clondalkin Village will be available for download to mobile devices within the coming months.
