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by Damien Hughes on Nov 1st, 2013 - 10633 Views

IMAGE: Map showing the high concentration of Dublin visitors to FRG.ie in October 2013 (via Google Analytics) This website has really taken off throughout 2013, culminating in our visitor numbers more than doubling in October. There were well over 3,000 visitors to FRG.ie during the month, up from last... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Oct 30th, 2013 - 4171 Views

We are currently recruiting Youth Worker’s for our new youth club on Bridgefoot Street. Busy Bees is located just around the corner from Thomas Street, and it caters for children from 4 to 14 years of age. Applicants can ring the FRG main office on 01 454 6753 for more information about the posts,... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 30th, 2013 - 3286 Views

IMAGE: Kelly Hannon, Starz Ireland 2013 Final Winner, pic by Louise Hannon Photography Saturday 19th October has been marked on my calendar for a while now, so when it finally came, I arrived at Liberty Hall here on Eden Quay in our wonderful city of Dublin to see the Starz final show of 2013. After... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 30th, 2013 - 2994 Views

Not a huge lot going on planning-wise in Dublin 8 this week, apart from the DCC turning down an extension relating to the Windmill Site at the Digital Hub. This site is 3.2 acres in size – huge for an inner city vacant plot – and is home to the largest surviving Smock Windmill in Europe.... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Oct 30th, 2013 - 3402 Views

The kids at our after school Junior Youth Project, on Basin Street in Dublin 8, have digitally drawn us some pictures to pass on their festive greetings! The images turned out really vibrant and colourful, the kids should be extremely proud of their creations. These halloween pictures were created as... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 25th, 2013 - 2605 Views

We are very proud to announce the local premiere of our youth club’s latest film. In St. James’ Parochial Hall, tonight at 6pm, ‘First Impressions’ will be screened to a local audience for the very first time! Tickets can be purchased on the door for just €3, and all proceeds... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 22nd, 2013 - 9289 Views

Our articles which relate to Urban Regeneration have been getting a lot of attention recently, so we have decided to run a brand new feature which highlights the major new planning applications for the Dublin 8 area, plus the planning decisions finalised during each week. Here is the 1st installment! NEW... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Oct 22nd, 2013 - 7485 Views

The Fountain Newswire has learned that Teeling Whiskey have applied for planning permission for the conversion of a warehouse in New Market Square into a new micro distillery and tourist centre. Founded by Jack Teeling Teeling Whiskey originated in Marrowbone Lane in 1782. At this time, the James’s/Thomas... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 22nd, 2013 - 2993 Views

A Public meeting will be held Thursday 24th October in St Catherine’s Sports Centre at 8:00PM to discuss with the Peter McVerry Trust the future of St Catherine’s Foyer under their management. This meeting is the end point of consultations between the Trust and the Fairness 4D8 Young People... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 9336 Views

One Dublin woman has come up with a unique idea that will offer you an alternative type of birthday, hen or team building party in Dublin. From her Docklands base, Ayelet Lalor will treat you and your friends/colleagues to an unforgettable day out. Ayelet will teach you the basics of painting and decorating... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 2731 Views

According to the Thomas Street Business Association (TBSA), Thomas Street and James’ Street are to get a new swanky look! Work on the Thomas Street Quality Bus Corridor Enhancement Scheme – funded by the National Transport Agency and Dublin City Council – is to begin over the coming... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 3865 Views

The Thomas Street Business Association (TSBA) have published a useful guide to help traders on Thomas Street to get the most out of their shopfronts! Tips range from scale & proportions to materials, fonts and colours. IMAGE: View of shopfronts on Thomas Street, Dublin 8 – image credit:... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 21st, 2013 - 2411 Views

The Thomas Street Business Association (TSBA) have come up with a handy guide to help you navigate through the various issues involving planning and development on Thomas Street. Stephen Coyne and the TSBA have put together the presentation below, which also includes details of protected structures,... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 15th, 2013 - 3788 Views

With less than one week to go who is going to be crowned King, or indeed Queen of the Starz’s competition? After months of hard work for all the acts and the judges, it’s crunch time. Top Notch as you may be aware, is a rap and hip hop artist and is in the finals after being saved with a wild card... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 11th, 2013 - 13284 Views

A local, Richard Cantwell from Geograpic.ie (Twitter), has come up with a map which features green spaces that currently exist within our local area, plus the surrounding areas of the city. The very informative map highlights the lack of parks for residents of this area of Dublin’s inner city. Dublin... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 11th, 2013 - 4349 Views

This Sunday, in Newmarket Square (off Cork Street), a market that is rich in cultural diversity is taking place. Fusion Sundays is hosted by the Dublin Food Co-op every second Sunday of the month, and is advertised as a ‘World Culture Market’, serving up ethnic handmade products plus music... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 8th, 2013 - 11867 Views

Drawing of proposed plan for site, from Douglas (Carson & Crushell Architects) via Cork Street Park @ Facebook. A campaign is underway to help convince the Dublin City Council Economic Development Department to turn a derelict Chamber Street site, in Dublin 8, into a public park for all of the... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 8th, 2013 - 5453 Views

Pearse Lyons, a Dundalk native who emigrated to the US in 1976, has applied to use the old James’ Street Church of Ireland church as a whiskey distillery. His multinational corporation, Alltech, has recently applied for planning permission to convert the building for use as a new distillery. With... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 7th, 2013 - 2740 Views

Throughout October each year, in many countries around the World, Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place. The tradition of turning everything pink for the month of October first began in the United States, but has been subsequently taken up in many countries, including our own. The 2013 Irish Breast... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 7th, 2013 - 1748 Views

Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Oisín Quinn, has launched the Key To The City competition that gives Dublin businesses a chance to win the production of a radio advert, alongside broadcast advert slots for 3 months on Dublin City FM and An Lár TV. The 1st prize also includes a 3hr professional consultation...