"There are calls for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin as a way to create more social interaction. The initiative has already been rolled out in a few towns as a way to combat loneliness. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has visited the seaside town/village of Malahide, where this is being proposed:

"There are calls for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin as a way to create more social interaction. The initiative has already been rolled out in a few towns as a way to combat loneliness. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has visited the seaside town/village of Malahide, where this is being proposed:

"There are calls for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin as a way to create more social interaction.&nbsp;The initiative has already been rolled out in a few towns as a way to combat loneliness.&nbsp;Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has visited the seaside town/village of Malahide, where this is being proposed:&nbsp;

A call for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin

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