#Dublin8News

by Shane Adlum on Jun 9th, 2021 - 1322 Views

Dublin’s Digital Hub to Close by June 2022 – Shane Adlum covers the shock closure of a modern Dublin Intuition  The Land Development Agency (LDA) are set to take ownership from the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA) and redevelop the site into social and affordable housing. The Hub in the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 27th, 2021 - 1580 Views

Well Done Sean McKeon! – Local Youth Wows At Dart Tournament! Fantastic weekend for local darts player aficionado Sean McKeon at the JDC Q School. He has played 10 darts matches, Won 6, and Lost 4 legs for 33 legs against 23, which qualified him for a tour card. Sean has qualified for the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 14th, 2021 - 1365 Views

Weekly Planning List 18/21 (04/05/2021-07/05/2021) All applications received will be considered by the Planning Authority to determine their validity in accordance with Planning and Development Regulations 2001. Any application pending validation listed hereunder, and subsequently declared to be invalid,... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Dec 23rd, 2020 - 1583 Views

Smart D8 project – Dublin 8 to be become more technology integrated? Craig O Reilly has more… A new initiative for Dublin 8 is set to launch in January 2021. Smart D8 aims to improve health and well-being for the community by using technology to better target resources and improve services.... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Nov 26th, 2020 - 2191 Views

New Masterplan for a St James to Suir Road linear park published – Craig discusses the new exciting plans for the Bulfin/Rialto/Hybrasil Park Ait Urbanism and Landscape artists have been appointed by Dublin Parks, Biodiversity and Landscape Services to perform an assessment of St James linier... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Mar 11th, 2020 - 3407 Views

  Inchicore to see Development as a Historical Military Quarter – In this detailed articled, Craig O Reilly outlines the new development plans for Kilmainham and Inchicore as both a tourist and recreational centre of the city A new report Commissioned by the Department of Housing, Planning... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 10th, 2020 - 2206 Views

Weekly Planning List 08/20 (17/02/2020-21/02/2020) – The most recent planning list for the Dublin 8 area All applications received will be considered by the Planning Authority to determine their validity in accordance with Planning and Development Regulations 2001.  Any application pending validation... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 21st, 2020 - 2148 Views

Weekly Planning List 02/20 (06/01/2020-10/01/2020)   Area 2 COMMERCIAL Area                                                                      Area 2 – South Central Application Number                                      ... 

by Shane Adlum on Jan 21st, 2020 - 3214 Views

Dublin City Council Looking to Take Back Possession of The Iveagh Markets – Shane Adlum reports on the DCC’s plan to take control of the beleaguered local icon  The long running saga of the redevelopment of The Iveagh Markets has taken another twist as Dublin City Council announce plans... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 28th, 2019 - 1900 Views

  Guinness Enterprise Centre Development Details – The new development at the Guinness Enterprise Centre is detailed in this article 1 2  Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Nov 26th, 2019 - 1999 Views

Ardee Point Student Accommodation Scheme Planning permission has been submitted for a 368-bedroom student apartment complex in the Liberties. The Ardee Point student accommodation scheme will provide high end accommodation for students and has been likened to a “boutique hotel.” The development... 

by Tony Kennedy on Nov 5th, 2019 - 1769 Views

New Park Planned for Bridgefoot Street – Tony Kennedy updates on the development of the Bridgefoot Street Park As part of the Liberties Greening Strategy, work on a new park at in Bridgefoot street is set to get underway. The current vacant site at the end of the street is the area in which the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 31st, 2019 - 2472 Views

  Area 2 COMMERCIAL Area                                                                   Area 2 – South Central Application Number                                        4211/19 Application Type                                            ... 

by Ross Murray on Oct 31st, 2019 - 2631 Views

Revised Grand Canal Basin Plans 2019 – Ross Murray explains the new large scale build in Basin Lane.  This will be one that changes the landscape of the area very notably.   Atlas GP applied in July 2019 for planning permission to build 550 Build to Rent Residential units over five blocks ranging... 

by Shane Adlum on Oct 22nd, 2019 - 1631 Views

Bomb Disposal Team Called to Christchurch Cathedral At around 1pm on Monday afternoon (21/10/19) a loud bang was heard coming from a bin on Christchurch Place, right next to the cathedral. Gardaí were alerted and the incident was treated asa potential explosive threat. The area was evacuated and the... 

by Shane Adlum on Sep 3rd, 2019 - 5558 Views

Guinness Brewery’s proposed development The Continuous Development of Dublin 8 – In this article, Shane Adlum rounds up all the major developments happening in the coming years to Dublin 8  The population of Dublin 8 will significantly increase in the next few years with several high-profile... 

by Ross Murray on Aug 6th, 2019 - 2074 Views

(The Collapsed section of the canal bank) Repairing The Grand Canal – In this article, Ross Murray reports on the repair work on the Grand Canal at the Suir Road The Grand Canal between Suir Road and Goldenbridge was recently drained of water due to a sewer fault. On Sunday 21st of July, a short... 

by Shane Adlum on Jul 30th, 2019 - 2532 Views

Planning Permissions Round Up June/July – As part of a new series, our reporter Shane Adlum highlights the biggest developments in the monthly planning permissions.  This week the Black Horse pub gets Stay of excution!   Inchicore Road is to see some large development with the building of... 

by Ross Murray on Jul 30th, 2019 - 2269 Views

Jamestown Court Refurbishment A regeneration of Jamestown Court in Inchicore began in earnest this month. The charity ALONE, which caters for elderly people, have commenced refurbishment of block A which will provide 12 new one bedroom flats. Work on this section of the development is expected to be... 

by Shane Adlum on Jul 4th, 2019 - 2933 Views

Player Wills Factory Open Day Two open days are to be held at the site of the former Player Wills factory and the Bailey Gibson industrial premises. Invitations have been sent out to locals, community groups and sports clubs, but all are welcome to stop by and have a look around. The building on the...