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by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 17th, 2014 - 2155 Views

In Loving Memory of Sister John Teresita Barry  An incident this summer typifies Sister John Barry of the Sisters of Charity Order. One morning after mass at St James’s church, Sr John & Sr Teresa noticed a young man in the church who was looking a little bit lost. They enquired if he was alright,... 

by Alan Finn on Nov 11th, 2014 - 1728 Views

King Con – Conor Hamiliton New EP out soon – Alan Finn talks about Conor Hamiliton’s new release  “Give it a go” out this December Conor Hamilton, the 16 year old singer songwriter from Pearse Street, Dublin City, has a lot going for him right now. He is about to be huge,... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 6th, 2014 - 2747 Views

Dublin’s Housing Bubble In this article, Eoghan Brunkard discusses rising rents and property prices following the release of Daft.ie’s quarterly report.  The Government/Local Authorities approach to the problem are discussed as are alternatives.  Is Ireland and more Specifically Dublin... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Oct 30th, 2014 - 2904 Views

      D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 13/10/14 – 24/10/14 All the planning updates for the Dublin 8 area for the last two weeks    13/10/14 – 17/10/14   AREA 2   COMMERCIAL:   Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 3232/14 Application Type Permission Applicant Bernard... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Oct 28th, 2014 - 3995 Views

Halloween Events in Dublin – A quick run down of Dublin Halloween events for this most spooky of weekends. Castle Dracula Experience Behind Westwood Club, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 353+ (0)1 851 2151 Please mention Family Fun when booking! Castle Dracula Experience The Castle Dracula Experience... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 23rd, 2014 - 2332 Views

Sanctuary Under Siege – St James’ Hospital – Alan Finn  tells us his experience in St James’ Hospital & how he feels staff are coping with cuts, as well as the affect on patients  Recently, an unexpected illness saw me spirited away to St James’ Hospital, Dublin 8.  My... 

by Liberties F.C. on Oct 22nd, 2014 - 1871 Views

Liberties FC over 35s Just Fall Short in Top Table Clash!   AFL OVER 35s SUNDAY DIVISION 2 CARNDONAGH FC 2-2 LIBERTIES FC The Over 35’s sure seem to be the team to watch at the moment as their games are full of twists, turns, incidents and drama and that’s just before the games!!! Sunday... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Oct 20th, 2014 - 4145 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 29/09/14 – 10/41/14   There have been a number of important applications and decisions in the last two weeks of planning proposals. The old Crumlin swimming pool (incidentally where I learned to swim and spent many a happy time) has been closed for the last... 

by David Carr on Oct 17th, 2014 - 2208 Views

Dublin 8- At the Tipping Point? Back before the bottom fell out of the boom there were certain things that appeared certain. We were all rich, we were set to get richer and Temple Bar would gradually spread south past Christ Church and on up through Thomas and James street. And while the area could... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 17th, 2014 - 2129 Views

  Gerard Gavin Husband, Solider & Wet House Dweller Last Saturday morning I woke to the news that someone had been knocked down and died just outside my front door. Being curious, I tried to find out who it was, but it took me a few days to find this out, which was very unusual for this area... 

by David Carr on Oct 6th, 2014 - 2644 Views

A Garden Story – Fatima’s Geodesic Dome It was back in 2011 when the Rialto community group ‘ Back of the pipes’ first started talking about the empty field. It sat, unused at the end of Reuban Street and in its day had gone from being block E of Fatima Mansions to an empty rubble... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Sep 30th, 2014 - 2901 Views

Children from the Multi – Denominational school in Griffith Barracks  D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 15/09/14 – 19/09/14 IN this week’s planning applications, there are three proposals of note.  A new office block will be built on the site of 32 -36 Thomas Street (beside “Plus... 

by Gary Kelly on Sep 29th, 2014 - 2174 Views

Kieth Duffy’s Wife, Lisa, a fashion stylist, holding up a copy of the book Tito’s Dead and Going Through The Roof Last night I went to the official launch of “Tito’s Dead” by Dermott Hayes in Bruxelles on Harry Street.    I interviewed Dermott originally when the book... 

by Liberties F.C. on Sep 29th, 2014 - 2574 Views

Liberties FC News LFL PREMIER LEAGUE TALLAGHT CITY 5-1 LIBERTIES FC It was a baptism of fire in the top division of the Leinster Football League today for the senior side as they came up against last season’s league champions!   It’s going to sound bias if we say it wasn’t as one sided... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Sep 24th, 2014 - 5126 Views

Residents up in arms with local wet house  By Eoghan Brunkard & Gary Kelly  AT the inaugural meeting of what was to become St James’ Street’s residential committee, the rather controversial subject of Sundial House, the “Wet House” on the corner of James Street and Bow Lane became a... 

by Poraic Cahill on Sep 24th, 2014 - 3462 Views

Last Orders – Goldenbridge Cemetery All But Closed The other week this correspondent was told (by Fran, a fellow-regular from the local), that the President of Dail Eireann from 1922-1932, W.T. Cosgrave was buried in Goldenbridge Cemetery, Inchicore. He also informed your correspondent that when... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Sep 19th, 2014 - 2949 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 01/09/14 – 12/09/14 Below are the planning proposals for the last two weeks, most notable are large scale apartment developments in Blackpitts.   AREA 2 01/09/14 – 07/09/14   COMMERCIAL:   Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 3322/14 Application... 

by Gary Kelly on Sep 17th, 2014 - 2183 Views

Liffey Gaels – GAA Bringing the community together!   I’ve often heard the stories about towns in the country and how the GAA is the comer stone of the community and very often is responsible for holding the Community together, well I’ll tell you something for nothing they’re also... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Sep 17th, 2014 - 2317 Views

FRG Awarded A Donation from the HSS Credit Union The Health Services Staffs Credit Union, based on High Street each year, usually sponsors one particular charity, which they feel has done a lot to help the community. However this year they have decided to try help a number of charities and non profit... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Sep 5th, 2014 - 2816 Views

D8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 18/08/14 – 29/08/14 Not a huge amount of development news for the last two weeks.   Guinness has been granted permission to construct a new roasting building on their premises on Victoria Quay.   The long time planned development at the site of the rehearsal...