#Kilmainham

by Damien Hughes on Dec 6th, 2013 - 2376 Views

St. James’s Hospital have applied to implement large signs at both the James’s Street and Rialto entrances/exits. This is the first tangible visual sign locally of the impending new National Children’s Hospital, which is planned to be built on the St. James’s Hospital campus.... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Nov 17th, 2013 - 14966 Views

It was just past 10, the group were lucky to catch the off license before the shutters came down. Though the rain had kept up since early evening and the streets were now well wetted, they would keep faithful to the plan and set out down Bow Lane for the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham. That usually quite... 

by Damien Hughes on Nov 10th, 2013 - 10312 Views

Failte Ireland, along with the Dublin City Council (DCC) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) have put together a plan to create a trail from College Green to Kilmainham. This trail is set to become a major tourist draw to Dublin as a whole, and will hopefully help to bring more visitors to our area. Dubline... 

by Damien Hughes on Oct 22nd, 2013 - 9287 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 Damien Hughes on Sep 12th, 2013 - 3585 Views

Click on the above local Dublin 8 map to view it in a larger size, or click here for the full map of Dublin. The Dublin Bikes scheme is to be expanded into our local area, with new stations being opened up from the Docklands in the East, to Heuston station in the West of the city. There will be stations... 

by Betty Brunkard on Jul 4th, 2012 - 2508 Views

Going to festivals every summer is a tradition for many people but unfortunately many can come with a hefty price tag. Here I have gathered some of the best festivals taking place across Dublin this summer, which I promise won’t break the bank! Beatles Festival When: 13th – 15th July Where: Temple... 

by Alan Finn on Dec 21st, 2011 - 1938 Views

The Royal Hospital is currently hosting the 7 Up Winter Wonderland and will do so till the 9th of January 2012. It houses a circus, fun fair with a selection of rides, Christmas market and an ice rink. I visited it myself and while I found the prices expensive for some of the rides (in excess of 4 euro),... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Dec 21st, 2011 - 1701 Views

LEISURE Win a helicopter tour of Dublin! Share your experience of living, working or studying in Dublin. What do you consider great, or not so great, about Dublin? Register on www.yourdublinyourvoice.ie or call 01 2223999. PASSPORT FOR LEISURE If you are aged fifty – five or over, Dublin City Council... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Jul 5th, 2011 - 1615 Views

This is a charity event for a heart support unit for St James Hospital. Date: Thursday 21st July 2011 @ 7.45p.m. Details: 6.5 K Run starting at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham. Register online @ www.stjames.ie/funrun or please phone 01 428 4086 for entry forms. T Shirts for all. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes... 

by Fountain Resource Group on May 10th, 2011 - 1880 Views

EUROPA LEAGUE TROPHY DISPLAY THE TROPHY AND OTHER UEFA MEMORABILIA WILL BE SHOWCASED AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY, IILAC SHOPPING CENTRE, DURING LIBRARY OPENING HOURS FROM THE 9th MAY – 13th MAY 2011. MEMORY LANE RECOLLECTIONS OF DUBLIN IN THE ‘RARE OUL’ TIMES ON WEDNESDAY 11TH MAY 2011 at 6.30 p.m.... 

by Niamh Ni Rain on May 10th, 2011 - 8574 Views

For the past few hundred years, Dubliners and non-Dubliners alike have enjoyed strolling through the Phoenix Park, kicking a football around with friends or even deer watching. The Phoenix Park has for many generations been used for the most part as a recreational space. However, evidence for the use... 

by Betty Brunkard on May 10th, 2011 - 32067 Views

(Image accredited to Sean Munson – see more of his images here) In the late 1700’s, the old Kilmainham Gaol was situated at the juncture of Brookfield Road and Old Kilmainham. Insanitary conditions, lack of proper nourishment, overcrowding and dampness meant that prisoners acquired gaol fever,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 24th, 2010 - 9808 Views

The Kilmainham Arts Club is a free monthly Arts night held in the Patriots Inn, Kilmainham. The aim of the night is to provide a space for amateur and professional artists of all disciplines, both local and from further afield, to present or perform their work in an informal and relaxed setting. The... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Dec 24th, 2010 - 1661 Views

On our second issue we would like to wish you all a Happy Christmas. It has been an interesting year for the Fountain Resource Group, full of ups and downs. We have seen familiar faces sadly move on to new projects and we have welcomed new faces into the fold. We do hope that this Christmas is a special...