The Let’s Play Rush group have announced their programme of events for 2024. Following on from the incredible series of events over 2023, Let’s Play Rush will kick- off their 2024 programme with an Easter themed event in Kenure Woods on Sunday 24th of March. Other events across the year include the very popular family sports day at Tayleur’s Point in August, the Halloween Spooktacular and the Christmas family event. This is the fourth year of Let’s Play Rush events which is a European Union initiative under the Urbact banner. As Councillor Brian Dennehy, chair of the Let’s Play Rush liaison group explained, “A few years ago Fingal County Council, who help fund and organise the programme, invited representatives of the Urbact initiative to deliver a presentation in Rush on what is called the playful paradigm. The idea behind it is essentially to help the community by providing opportunities for all to come together and play. Once we saw what was happening in other places like Cork, we just grabbed it and ran with it and it has been a huge success.” Rush Tidy Towns Chairperson Brendan O’Reilly said, “We have been building on each successful event year on year. We now have a large stock of toys and fun activities for all ages and each event gives us an opportunity to showcase the community spirit in Rush. There really is something for everyone.” Chair of Rush Scouts Davey Clarke said, “To organise a Let’s, Play Rush requires planning, energy and the ability to adapt and think on your feet. It also requires behind the scenes work done by dozens of volunteers. That’s why we think it’s tailor made for the Rush 38 th Scout troop and it’s been great for us to be involved.” Let’s Play Rush is not confined to the show- stopping events, they host throughout the year, as Brendan O’Reilly explained, “We have a stock of toys and games that other community groups, schools or estates can borrow. If anyone is hosting a community event Let’s Play Rush are happy to help”