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by Liberties F.C. on Feb 10th, 2015 - 1636 Views

Weekend to ‘Fourget’ For Liberties Team LFL Major Division  Liberties FC 3-4 Tallaght City AFL Over 35’s 2nd Division Liberties FC 1-4 Carndonagh DDSL Under 17’s Major Division 3 Celbridge 1-2 Marrowbone Lane Celtic It has been a difficult weekend for Liberties FC on the pitch... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Feb 6th, 2015 - 3123 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 12/01/15 – 26/01/15   The news in this month’s planning applications. The Solid Rock Church of God has resubmitted for permission to build a religious community centre in Goldenbridge Industrial Park off Tyrconnell Road.  The plan will see the conversion... 

by Alan Finn on Feb 4th, 2015 - 1741 Views

Jape at the Tower – In this article, Alan Finn talks about Irish Electronica sensation Jape’s new album “The Chemical Sea”   Pressup.ie’s Danielle was gracious enough to invite me to Dublin’s indie electronica sensation, Jape, who were performing in Tower Records on Dawson... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Feb 3rd, 2015 - 1717 Views

(Image Credit: Christian Post) “As you did it to the least of my brothers, you did it to me” Christchurch has been picked as a location for the now famous “Jesus the homeless” sculpture.  The piece, which depicts a hooded figure lying on a park bench whose identity is only revealed by crucifixion... 

by Alan Finn on Jan 26th, 2015 - 2925 Views

  Ireland’s Emerging Talent – Taken, The Stoles & Travis Oak  Weekend Review – Dublin’s emerging pop scene     Last Saturday, on invitation of their manager, I ventured into the Sugar Club on Leeson Street to see new Dublin boy band, Taken. The band had recently played... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 23rd, 2015 - 2037 Views

  Tree of Hope Ceremony in Pimlico Tomorrow Pimlico Green will be the location for the Tree of Hope Ceremony in memory of all those who lost their lives as a result of suicide.   The ceremony will start at 2 pm on Saturday 24th of January (tomorrow). The “Tree of Hope” strives to provide... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jan 15th, 2015 - 3128 Views

(The Bank of Ireland in Inchicore Village is to be converted into retail/residential units) Due to the Christmas Break, we have four weeks of planning proposals for your perusal this week. Don’t get too excited! Among the big submissions this time are the following: The Hueston South Quarter development... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jan 14th, 2015 - 3480 Views

  (Image Credit Irish Times)  Iveagh Markets from Jurassic Park to Convent Garden? In this article Eoghan Brunkard talks about the proposals for the rejuvenation of the Iveagh Markets The Iveagh Markets have long resembled a set from Jurassic Park, covered with weeds, plants and well, ivy (no... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Dec 22nd, 2014 - 1712 Views

We are now coming to the end of our 23rd year in existence and we have grown from strength to strength in spite of the many difficulties and cutbacks that we had to face. We now have 5 people full time working in the organisation and 66 people working a 19 and half hour week.  The commitment of all... 

by David Carr on Dec 18th, 2014 - 3940 Views

  Dig on Thomas Street Reveals Tunnels from Old Distillery In this article, Dave Carr talks about a massive tunnel network revealed through construction work on Thomas Street. Before Stout…There was Whiskey!  Looking out of the window where I’m writing this piece on James Street it’s... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 18th, 2014 - 3016 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 24/11/14 – 12/12/14   Eoghan Brunkard takes us through the last three weeks of planning permissions.   Due to the Christmas Break and the rush of work that always entails, this planning permission article encloses the last three weeks.   First up, the student... 

by Gary Kelly on Dec 18th, 2014 - 2566 Views

In Loving Memory of Rita Kelly – James’ Street Resident & Friend   Rita Kelly A Life-long James’s Street Resident Dedicated worker with Franciscan Order on Merchant’s Quay     On Sunday afternoon at 4pm Margret Rita Kelly Delaney passed away. A true Dubliner, who... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 10th, 2014 - 2222 Views

  Well the wait is finally over, behold the official release of our Fountain Youth’s new Movie!   Titled the “Drill” the story recounts a young lad’s fear of the dentist, which causes him to have mental breakdown leaving him questioning what is real and what is imaginary.   The... 

by Alan Finn on Dec 8th, 2014 - 2620 Views

Shauna Kenny – Another Dublin 8 Rising Star                                                           Living in the Dublin 8 all of her life, Shauna Kenny, who is just 15 years of age has a lot going for her right now. This young woman from Kevin Street supported Conor... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 8th, 2014 - 3021 Views

Site of new proposed student accommodation on Cork Street D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 10/11/14 – 21/11/14  The Alltech Micro Distillery, which is hoping to develop on the St James’ Church of Ireland site has provided additional information to the DCC on its proposed plans.  The site... 

by Liberties F.C. on Dec 3rd, 2014 - 2135 Views

Liberties FC News AFL OVER 35’s SENIOR DIVISION 2 OLV 2-4 LIBERTIES FC DDSL U17’S MAJOR DIVISION 3 VERONA BOYS 2-1 MARROWBONE LANE CELTIC FC There were 2 big games today for the club with the Under 17’s in a top of the table clash against unbeaten Verona Boys in Coolmine Park! 3... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 25th, 2014 - 10313 Views

Home Delivery: Ireland’s First Shipping Container House Home Delivery: Ireland’s First Shipping Container House  – The Royal Hospital Kilmainham holds Ireland’s 1st Shipping Container Home!  THOSE visiting the Royal Hospital (the Irish Museum of Modern Art) between the 27th and the... 

by David Carr on Nov 19th, 2014 - 2002 Views

Building Dreams – In this article, Dave Carr interviews one of the artists from a local studio space with a distinctive building off Thomas Street.  They discuss the importance of a building’s aesthetic in the creative process  This is the story of one building, the love of that building... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 19th, 2014 - 1922 Views

FR Peter Mc Verry Trust Charity Concerts This Christmas Glenn Hansard, the lead singer of the Irish group “The Frames” will play two dates at the Vicar Street Venue here, in Dublin 8 this December. The dates are in aid of the Peter Mc Verry trust and the first date, Monday the 15th of December is... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 18th, 2014 - 2896 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 27/10/14 – 07/11/14 In this bi-monthly planning update, proposals include two major residential developments, a student accommodation complex, a science laboratory and a HSE Primary Care Centre.   In the Brickfield Lane/Cork Street, a large two site development...