Paddy Dingle

As a proud Drimnagh man, Paddy was educated at Our Lady of Mercy and Drimnagh Castle schools in Drimnagh.  Growing up Paddy was involved in many community activities at Good Counsel GAA Club, St John Bosco Youth Centre and the Lar Redmond Centre.  In particular, he excelled as an International Amateur Boxing Coach in Drimnagh Boxing Club.

He works at St James’s Hospital and was a SIPTU Representative for the General Support Services and later represented the staff on the Board of St James’s Hospital for five years.

In 2021 he joined Dynamic Drimnagh seeking better facilities in Drimnagh and the development of Drimnagh 2030 Plan, submitted to Dublin City Council Development Plan 2023-2028.

In October 2021, he founded the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs which was launched in Drimnagh Boxing Club. This programme led to €6.5m for additional needs sports programmes.

Priorities for Paddy are;

• A Primary Care Centre and a Civic Centre for the growing community in Drimnagh.
• The City Edge Plan and Bus Connects will have a major impact on residents in Walkinstown, Crumlin, Ballyfermot and Bluebell. Residents need to be aware of the benefits and implications of these plans.
• Improved disability services and mental health services for our communities.