St. Teresa’s Garden Regeneration

St. Teresa’s Gardens was earmarked for regeneration in 2010 and in 2015, Dublin CIty Council announced that the project would go ahead. With the addition of the former John Player and Bailey Gibson sites, it gave the council much needed space for housing in the Dublin 8 area. Demolition...

Development Plans for St Michael’s Estate

Tony Kennedy // Aug 1st, 2018

Development Plans for St Michael’s Estate It is looking increasingly likely...

Developments in D8 – Homes Where Art Thou?

Ross Murray // Jul 13th, 2018

Developments in D8 – Homes Where Art Thou? Ross Murray examines...

Grand Canal Harbor Development Update

Ross Murray // Jun 8th, 2018

An update on the ongoing development in Grand Canal Harbor. Marlet have submitted...

The Mendicity Institute. 200 Years in Dublin

Ross Murray // May 30th, 2018

The Mendicity Institute recently commemorated 200 years of its foundation in...

FRG Updates

Autumn/Winter Youth Project Schedule

FRG.ie Admin // Oct 1st, 2018

The new Fountain Youth Project schedule for next three months…come down and get involved! Monday 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm – After School Support (5th – 6th Classes) 4.30...

Season to Season

Tony Gorman // Oct 5th, 2018

A beautiful poem by our resident Poet Tony Gorman about the changing of the seasons, goodbye for now summer. My Poem for National Poetry Day Season to Season. By/ Tony Gorman All withered...

Total Eclipse of the Sun

Christine Bond // Aug 22nd, 2017

Image Credit: Rick Fienberg, TravelQuest International and Wilderness Travel In this series of stills from 2013, the eclipse sequence runs from right to left. The center image shows totality;...

Planning Permission Starting 10/09/18

FRG.ie Admin // Sep 28th, 2018

AREA 2 COMMERCIAL: Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 3917/18 Application Type Permission Applicant Justin & Brian O’Connor Location 14, Weavers’...

Kevin Street Hotel Development Outrage

Tony Kennedy // May 21st, 2018

Kevin Street Hotel Development Outrage – In this article, Tony discusses the local residential protests taking place in Kevin Street at the large scale hotel development, which residents...

Halloween Pumpkin Cake

FRG.ie Admin // Oct 10th, 2018

For the cake 300g self-raising flour 300g light muscovado sugar 3 tsp mixed spice 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 175g sultanas ½ tsp salt 4 egg, beaten 200g butter, melted zest 1 orange 1 tbsp...

Little Jerusalem and a History of the Jewish Community in Dublin

Ross Murray // Jun 15th, 2018

Robert Briscoe speaks to President Kennedy as Lord Mayor of Dublin Little Jerusalem and a History of the Jewish Community in Dublin – Ross Murray provides an excellent insight into Ireland’s...

“40”

Tony Kennedy // Apr 19th, 2018

“40” One man’s honest, frank story of addiction to Nerofen pain killers, the depths it brought him and the courage he required to overcome it…A powerful read. Are we discussing...

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An Turas Fada Part IV

Walking towards Mikey was Peter Whelan, known as “Peanuts” to those familiar with him. He cut a striking image. He had a shock of blond hair that was always cropped tight,...

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An Turas Fada Part III

Mikey walked back toward the canal, choosing an area with overgrown greenery that lacked the beauty of most plants but which Mikey found soothing. He found himself giving...

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