Posts by Stephen Davis

by Stephen Davis on Dec 5th, 2025 - 108 Views

Dublin MetroLink progresses toward construction Project overview MetroLink is a planned high-capacity, largely underground rail line intended to connect Dublin’s south inner city to Dublin Airport and Swords. The scheme includes interchanges with existing public transport, aiming to reduce journey... 

by Stephen Davis on Nov 24th, 2025 - 495 Views

James’s Street Regeneration: €56.4m Housing Scheme Approved Dublin 8 is set for a major transformation after planning permission was granted for a €56.4 million development that will deliver 189 social homes on the former Steelworks site at James’s Street. The project replaces outdated industrial... 

by Stephen Davis on Oct 29th, 2025 - 741 Views

Former Guinness Brewery Site St James’s Gate Development Plans Detailed plans for a 500+-unit mixed-use scheme within the historic St James’s Gate brewery grounds were formally submitted in October 2025, setting out a major expansion of the previously proposed Guinness Quarter into a new residential,... 

by Stephen Davis on Sep 30th, 2025 - 481 Views

DCC Explores Orbital Bus Link Between the Liberties, Rialto and Inchicore Dublin City Council has opened a consultation on a proposed orbital bus route that would link the Liberties with Rialto and Inchicore, aiming to strengthen cross-city connections outside the radial routes into the city centre. The... 

by Stephen Davis on Jul 21st, 2025 - 1297 Views

Liberties Festival 2025: Dublin’s Heart Beats with Community DUBLIN — From July 21 to July 27, the 55th Liberties Festival returns to Dublin 8, transforming the historic neighbourhood into a seven-day celebration of music, art, wellness, and local lore. This free community festival features over... 

by Stephen Davis on Jul 15th, 2025 - 2922 Views

Camden Yards White Elephant Development Enters Receivership The ambitious Camden Yard mixed-use project on the former Dublin Institute of Technology Kevin Street campus has officially entered receivership after lenders appointed Grant Thornton to recover the €475 million development. Project Background Situated... 

by Stephen Davis on Jun 10th, 2025 - 1361 Views

Dublin 8 Launches WHO-Backed Safer Alcohol Program to Combat Community Harm The canal communities of Bluebell, Dolphin’s Barn, Inchicore, and the wider Dublin 8 area have taken a significant step toward reducing alcohol-related harms with the launch of the Building SAFER Communities initiative. This... 

by Stephen Davis on May 7th, 2025 - 814 Views

Culture Date with Dublin 8 Goldenbridge Concert to Celebrate 250 Years of Daniel O’Connell This year, the Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival is set to honor the 250th anniversary of Daniel O’Connell’s birth with a series of thoughtfully curated events that promise to resurrect the fervor of one... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 25th, 2025 - 1156 Views

New Social Housing Development Announced for Forbes Lane, Dublin 8 A bold new chapter is unfolding in Dublin’s Liberties area as Dublin City Council unveils plans to transform the former Road Maintenance Depot on Forbes Lane into a modern social housing development. The previously utilitarian site,... 

by Stephen Davis on Mar 19th, 2025 - 733 Views

St patrick’s day 2025 – Some wonderful pics from our resident photographer Stephen Willis Davis                Read More »

by Stephen Davis on Mar 11th, 2025 - 1080 Views

Marrowbone Lane Housing Project Unveiled for 2025 Set at the strategic junction of Marrowbone Lane and Summer Street South, the development will see the rise of a nine-story mixed-use building housing 40 thoughtfully designed one-bedroom apartments. Ranging from 50.3 to 53 square meters, each apartment... 

by Stephen Davis on Feb 17th, 2025 - 1365 Views

Historic Iveagh Markets to Undergo Roof Renovation Dublin, February 2025 — The iconic Iveagh Markets, located on Francis Street in Dublin, are set to receive a significant facelift with the commencement of a major roof renovation project in early 2025. This project, estimated at a cost of €11 million,... 

by Stephen Davis on Jan 20th, 2025 - 1281 Views

The 10 Newmarket Square Project: Redefining Urban Living in Dublin Dublin, January , 2025 – The 10 Newmarket Square project is poised to transform Dublin’s cityscape with its innovative approach to urban living. This ambitious Build-to-Rent (BTR) scheme, located in the vibrant Liberties area... 

by Stephen Davis on Jan 13th, 2025 - 926 Views

An Bord Pleanála Approves Vicar Street Hotel Scheme Despite Appeal In a significant development for Dublin’s Liberties area, An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to businessman Harry Crosbie’s Vicar Street hotel project. The planning authority’s decision comes after it invalidated... 

by Stephen Davis on Nov 19th, 2024 - 1079 Views

New Development at St Teresa’s Gardens: A Step Towards Sustainable Living The site of the former St Teresa’s Gardens in Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin, is set to undergo a significant transformation with the construction of 540 new apartments. This ambitious project, a collaboration between... 

by Stephen Davis on Nov 4th, 2024 - 1186 Views

Dublin City Council Redevelopment Basin Street Complex Dublin City Council has submitted planning applications on an ambitious redevelopment project for the Basin Street complex, a significant step towards revitalizing this historic area in The Liberties. The project aims to transform the existing 1950’s... 

by Stephen Davis on Oct 29th, 2024 - 969 Views

Event Guide: Liberties Haunt Halloween Festival 2024 Event Overview: Prepare for an enchanting evening as the historic Liberties district in Dublin transforms into a Halloween wonderland for the Liberties Haunt Festival. This community-led event, held on October 31, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM, promises... 

by Stephen Davis on Sep 16th, 2024 - 838 Views

National Day of Service 2024 On September 14, 2024, Dublin celebrated National Services Day with a grand parade that highlighted the dedication and bravery of Ireland’s frontline services. The event commenced at 12 PM from the Garden of Remembrance, a symbolic starting point that honors those who... 

by Stephen Davis on Aug 26th, 2024 - 3469 Views

Player Willis Factory plans up in smoke? Is the development of the Player Wills factory on the South Circular Road another white elephant like the Iveagh Markets? Timeline of the Player Wills Development in Dublin 2018: The American real estate company Hines acquired the former Player Wills cigarette... 

by Stephen Davis on Aug 26th, 2024 - 1603 Views

Seven-storey Aparthotel Development Thomas Street Welthomas Property has submitted plans for a new seven-storey aparthotel at 151 Thomas Street, Dublin, adjacent to The Masonry. This proposed development will feature 93 rooms, along with a bar and events space, aiming to enhance the hospitality offerings...