Posts by Gary Nolan

by Gary Nolan on Aug 14th, 2017 - 2631 Views

10 Percent of Dublin Bus Routes to be Privatised – Gary Nolan reports on the Government’s plan to privatize Dublin bus routes British public transport provider, The Go-Ahead Group has been chosen by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to operate 24 routes in the outer Dublin area. The... 

by Gary Nolan on Jun 7th, 2017 - 2725 Views

If you’re ever in London and have an interest in modern art, the Tate Modern will be one of the first stops on your itinerary. The gallery is housed in the former Bankside power station, which was finally completed in 1963. It’s an imposing and overtly industrial structure that dominates the skyline.... 

by Gary Nolan on Nov 9th, 2016 - 1759 Views

Why did Hillary get Trumped and what does it mean for Ireland? Up until a few hours ago, how many of us uttered the words “President Trump” without smiling to ourselves at the sheer absurdity of such a notion? How we all laughed when he arrogantly announced that his victory would be like “Brexit... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 27th, 2016 - 2754 Views

Nicholas of Myra To Be Homeless Shelter People living near the derelict St Nicholas of Myra building on Carmans Hall are planning a protest following the announcement that the former community centre is to be turned into an emergency homeless hostel with room for 65 beds and related facilities. This... 

by Gary Nolan on Sep 19th, 2016 - 2892 Views

Watch the video below! Footage from The Fountain Youth, Basin Street, Busy Bees and Marrowbone Lane Youth Projects with thanks to John Shaw Wendy McGrath Tanya O Neill Annemarie O’ Dwyer Patrica Richards Margaret Sands Nuri Tardio Emer Whelan Clare Geraghty Annemarie Buckley Darren Dempsey Alan Finn Brendan... 

by Gary Nolan on Aug 5th, 2016 - 1916 Views

A Full English Brexit It’s been almost two months since the British voted to leave the European Union (EU) and finally, the dust is starting to settle. There’s no getting around the fact that Brexit is a major setback for the European project. When the result was announced, the EU initially wanted... 

by Gary Nolan on Jul 22nd, 2016 - 2102 Views

Why can’t we do social housing? Anyone venturing down Watling Street will notice that the old corporation flats near the top of the hill are now dwarfed by a massive new building complex. Around the corner at Bonham Street, work is almost completed on Binary Hub, a €40 million development which... 

by Gary Nolan on Jul 21st, 2016 - 1546 Views

From a Minimum Wage to a Living Wage If you’re someone in their twenties or thirties who’s working in the retail or hospitality industries and earning the current minimum wage of €9.15 per hour, then you should mark a date in your calendar: January 1st… 2029. If the minimum wage continues... 

by Gary Nolan on May 12th, 2016 - 4463 Views

A video of the  special service for the memory of Lieutenant George Fullerton of the Irish Citizen Army and his wife, Elizabeth Fullerton who served in Cumman na mBan both lived at 52 Bow Lane west, James’s Street. Presided over by Fr John Collins.  For their story click here   Read More »

by Gary Nolan on May 9th, 2016 - 2120 Views

The Fountain Resource Group proudly presents its 1916 Commemorative Movie “Rising in the Union” – This movie presents accounts of the action in the South Dublin Union and Marrowbone Lane Distillery and was on display in our Rising in the Union Exhibition. With Thanks to Gary Nolan,... 

by Gary Nolan on Apr 28th, 2016 - 2033 Views

Children’s Hospital Gets All Clear! The New National Children’s Hospital at St James’s Hospital will finally go ahead after planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanala. The hospital is expected to open in 2020 with 2,300 jobs expected to be generated during the construction phase. On... 

by Gary Nolan on Apr 21st, 2016 - 1812 Views

A New deal on Irish Water, but does it go far enough? The country’s two largest parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have come to an agreement concerning the future of the much maligned utility, Irish Water. Both sides were optimistic that a deal can be brokered before the weekend. This latest development... 

by Gary Nolan on Jan 11th, 2016 - 2027 Views

It was Sunday the 29th of March 2004: The last day a person could legally smoke in Ireland’s public houses and nightclubs. I was working in a well known establishment in Dublin’s city centre. Just after we finished last orders, the manager pulled me aside and told me that as soon as it was midnight,... 

by Gary Nolan on Dec 16th, 2015 - 1744 Views

A Hit Awakens It’s arguably the most anticipated movie event in over a decade and it’s almost here. Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released in Irish cinemas this week. When the first teaser trailer was released last year, it was viewed over 50 million times in the first week alone. Advance... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 30th, 2015 - 1994 Views

Help! The Halloween Party! Every weekday morning, I walk my two young daughters to school along with my friend’s little boy. Last Friday, the last before the mid-term break also happened to be the day of the school Halloween party. Every child and teacher would be in full costume for the day. My friend... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 23rd, 2015 - 7478 Views

Dublin Characters: The Brilliantly Mad Richard Pockrich When challenged to come up with the names of notable people who lived in Dublin during the 18th century, the usual suspects always boisterously barge their way to the tip of the average Dubliner’s tongue. First up we have the man himself: Arthur... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 21st, 2015 - 1825 Views

Today’s the Future! I must admit I’m a big fan of the Back to the Future movie trilogy and today is a very special day: Wednesday, 21st October, 2015. This is a date that every Back to the Future fan has been waiting for since we (with the help of the internet) collectively realised this particular... 

by Gary Nolan on Oct 14th, 2015 - 1859 Views

Budget 2015 It’s been hailed by certain sections of the media as a giveaway budget, and it’s no coincidence that this ‘giveaway’ budget is the last one before the general election. The Fine Gael Labour coalition government say that it’s business as usual, keeping one eye on expenditure while...