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Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 11/08/14

Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 11/08/14   The big news in this week’s planning updates is that the Office of Public Works have submitted for planning permission for the conversion of Kilmainham Courthouse into a museum.  The courthouse has been disused since July 2008.  The... 

On Your Dublin Bike! New Station List

On Your Dublin Bike! A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the city’s new rent a car system (Go-Car) and to be honest it’s not a bad idea but still in its infancy.   It would be wrong of me then, to ignore the green alternative, the ever more prevalent Dublin Bike, it’s time to get... 

Marrowbone Lane Fun Day

Marrowbone Lane Fun Day Friday 15th of August was a day that the residents of Marrowbone Lane won’t forget! The soccer pitch in the flat complex was opened to the public for the Marrowbone Lane Youth Project Open Day.  The Open Day featured three bouncy castles, a DJ set and BBQ, not to mention face... 

Conor Hamilton-Samaritans New Teen Ambassador

Conor Hamilton, Dickie Rock, & Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke, at the launch of “Talk To Us “for the Samaritans Conor Hamilton-Samaritans New Teen Ambassador Last week saw singer/songwriter sensation Conor Hamilton invited to take part in a photo shoot in aid of the Samaritans. The... 

Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 04/08/14

Ushers’ Quay This week’s planning proposals sees the Dublin City Council requesting more information about a proposed 11 new apartments in a development that will see the large shed demolished on Ushers’ Quay.  In the broader context, this development should be considered as part of the increasing... 

Fountain Junior Youth Project well fed fun!

Situated at the top end of Basin lane, before you cross into Maryland, the old convent has been used by various diffrent agencies over the last number of years. Focus Ireland, the homeless charity,are the present custodians of this protected and beautiful building. About 12 years ago, the Fountain Resource... 

New St James Street Residents Association Forming

St James’ Street Church   A new residents association for the James Street area is forming tonight at our very own St James’ Parochial Hall at 7 pm and all are welcome to attend. The organisation aims to fulfill the following remit: ● ACTIVATE VACANT STOREFRONTS WITH SERVICES WE... 

EVENTS THIS AUGUST – Heritage Week and the DCC Opera!

Heritage Week and the DCC Opera! This August will see a number of events in the Dublin 8 environs to finish up the summer on a bang! A mixture of high culture, local open days and heritage week will provide more than ample opportunity to escape the home and get involved in something really interesting... 

Go from no car to Go Car?

Like most drivers out there, I’m consistently looking for new ways to cut down on my motoring cost, so when I seen the advertisement for Go Cars I had to take a closer look.  At first glance it looked quite attractive “drive away for €2.49 per hour” it also mentioned that for this price... 

Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 28/07/14 to 01/08/14

Mount Argus   A major residential development for Mount Argus has been granted permission after originally being refused. The decision, which was successfully appealed this week will see the change of use, alterations and extension of an existing former monastery and detached outbuilding (c.4,085sq.m... 

Marrowbone Lane Youth Project

Marrowbone Lane flat complex lies just off School Street here in the Dublin 8 area. The Fountain Resource Group has in recent times joined forces with the local people of Marrowbone Lane to open up a youth project for the kids of the area has part of a larger project to develop the area and provide... 

The Roads From Ruin – James Street Road Works

I know we’ve all been told over and over again that the recession is over and to be honest I thought it was all just a ply to keep us plucking away (remember the old donkey and carrot trick?).  However, lately the powers that be must have something up their sleeve because most of the roads leading... 

Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 21/07/14 to 25/07/14

No major decisions in this week’s Dublin 8 planning applications to the council.  Four social housing exemption certificates were applied for with the council. The law states that residential developments of four housing units or less, or on a site of an area of 0.1 hectares or less may be exempt... 

Dublin City Block Party

This August Bank Holiday the very first annual Dublin City Block Party takes over Dublin 8. From the folk behind Archetype, Bodytonic and Hidden Agenda, this day long party at the Tivoli Grounds is a fusion of great music, street food, craft ales, cocktails, games & boogie fancy dress theme across... 

Busy Bees All The Way!

A recent addition to the ever growing list of community services that the Fountain Resource Group provides to the South West Inner City, Busy Bees youth project was established in late September 2013.  The youth project, which utilises state of the art facilities in a brand new building that bears... 

Dublin’s Greatest Film Festival!

What’s your favorite film about this wonderful city we call home? Well that’s the question that was asked by the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival to the people of our fair city this week. The winning film is to be shown this Saturday (26th of July)  at the Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield... 

Dublin 8 Planning Updates – Week Starting 11/07/14 to 18/07/14

Credit to Property.ie  In this week’s planning proposals, permission is being sought for a small apartment development on New Row in Blackpitts.  There was one social housing exemption certificate granted this week.   AREA 2   COMMERCIAL: Area Area 2 – South Central Application... 

Irish Famine Memorial in James Street Hospital this Sunday

There is an event taking place at noon on Sunday the 27th July 2014, in what was the South Dublin Union now St James Hospital (near the LUAS stop). This will be the second Marker placement to remember, to give reverence and respect to the Famine Victims who died and are buried on the hospital grounds.... 

Bowled Over! James Bowls Team Liberties Champions!

  Last week I went along to meet some of the members of St James indoor Bowling Club, now for those of you out there (like me) that might be a bit confused, I’m not talking about ten pin bowling but the more reserved indoor bowls. When I got there I was greeted by four of its members Margret... 

One Parent Family Payment Changes

One Parent Family Payment Changes The One-Parent Family Payment is a means-tested payment, which is made to men or women who are caring for a child or children without the support of a partner and are under the age of a state pension entitlement. Changes in the guidelines for the One Parent Family Payment... 
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