Posts by Tony Kennedy

by Tony Kennedy on Nov 5th, 2019 - 2349 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 Tony Kennedy on Aug 26th, 2019 - 2316 Views

An Thuras Fada Part VI – Chapter VI of Tony Kennedy’s ‘An Thuras Fada’ now online. This insightful piece of Dublin life perfectly illustrates that Ireland has some wonderful young talent!  Other Chapters available here: V,  IV,  III,   II,   I Despite the fact that Mikey absolutely wanted... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jul 30th, 2019 - 2519 Views

An Thuras Fada Part V – Chapter V of Tony Kennedy’s ‘An Thuras Fada’ now online. This insightful piece of Dublin life perfectly illustrates that Ireland has some wonderful young talent!  Other Chapters available here: IV,  III,   II,   I   Mikey was lying on his prison... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jul 8th, 2019 - 1926 Views

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by Tony Kennedy on May 21st, 2019 - 2402 Views

10 Things To Make Dublin Millennials Great Again – Tongue firmly in cheek Tony gives some friendly tips to this generation We Millenials are one of the most maligned generations today. We are seen as selfish, lazy and culturally ambivalent. Granted we are better than the Boomers who basically... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jan 25th, 2019 - 2483 Views

Monto Cafe and Steakhouse, Camden Street. I have long argued that Camden Street is really the culinary capital of Dublin. Often when approached by tourists, seeking the odious Temple Bar, I am sure to let them know that Camden St is a far better option for the 3 Ps (Pints, Pallette and Price). And it... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jan 9th, 2019 - 2318 Views

Cancer truly is a big C – In this piece, Tony Kennedy speaks from the heart as he tells us of his own troubled experience with a loved one diagnosed with terminal cancer.  A powerful piece.  I lie here awake at 5:50am consumed by a whirlwind of emotion. I never really understood that phrase... 

by Tony Kennedy on Nov 20th, 2018 - 3553 Views

The Anti Social Problem – The Locals View In this article, Tony Kennedy asks a number of small businesses, residents and community activists their views of anti social behaviour in the James/Thomas Street area In recent months the area from Basin Street down to Oliver Bond has become blighted... 

by Tony Kennedy on Oct 1st, 2018 - 2290 Views

Walking towards Mikey was Peter Whelan, known as “Peanuts” to those familiar with him. He cut a striking image. He had a shock of blond hair that was always cropped tight, and a perma stubble that at one stage must have been by design, but now is nothing but a testament to self neglect. He stood... 

by Tony Kennedy on Aug 1st, 2018 - 2608 Views

Development Plans for St Michael’s Estate It is looking increasingly likely that the St. Patricks Athletic football club will not succeed in their plans to develop a new 12,000 seat stadium and commercial quarter at the St. Michaels Estate site. Instead a public-private partnership has unveiled a... 

by Tony Kennedy on Aug 1st, 2018 - 2626 Views

Mikey walked back toward the canal, choosing an area with overgrown greenery that lacked the beauty of most plants but which Mikey found soothing. He found himself giving up searching for a bench and decided to sit on a patch of dry weedgrass. Mikey liked the canal. He seen the mix between nature and... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jul 11th, 2018 - 2558 Views

An Thuras Fada Part 2 – Tony Kennedy’s re-imagining of Ulysses continues as Mickey continues his long journey For Part One Click Here Mikey heard the bell strike ten as he left the block after ensuring that the coast was clear. Ebullient on painkillers and power, Mikey had something of a... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jun 20th, 2018 - 2690 Views

An Turas Fada – Tony Kennedy re-adapts the classic tale of The Odyssey in through Irish Joycean tradition.  This is the first chapter of Mikey’s Long Journey Mikey opened one eye first as he slowly emerged from the temporary solace of sleep. His arm reaches towards the old kitchen chair... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jun 11th, 2018 - 14769 Views

Fighting Back – A man who fought his addictions – The story of an alcoholic who fought through his addiction to become a MMA fighter.  His toughest battles were by far outside the octagon  When one thinks of addiction and young people, they are usually thinking of drugs such as heroin.... 

by Tony Kennedy on May 21st, 2018 - 2794 Views

Kevin Street Hotel Development Outrage – In this article, Tony discusses the local residential protests taking place in Kevin Street at the large scale hotel development, which residents argues is too close to their property A small group of residents in the Cathedral View houses in Kevin Street... 

by Tony Kennedy on May 10th, 2018 - 2091 Views

Autism Charity “As I Am” to hold 5km Charity Race. Last year we brought the story of local Ballyfermot man Michael O’Flanagan and the journey he has been on since his little brother Gavin was diagnosed with Autism. We noted that rather than being overwhelmed with such news, Michael and his family... 

by Tony Kennedy on May 2nd, 2018 - 2457 Views

St Patrick’s Athletic Proposed Development Recently, this reporter covered a story regarding St. Patricks Athletic proposed development plan for the St.Michael’s estate in Inchicore. They want to see the development of a 12,000 seater stadium, along with an “urban quarter” that will contain... 

by Tony Kennedy on Apr 19th, 2018 - 4695 Views

“40”   One man’s honest, frank story of addiction to Nerofen pain killers, the depths it brought him and the courage he required to overcome it…A powerful read.  Are we discussing enough the problem of addiction to Pain Killers? “40”. As soon as I said it, I could instantly feel... 

by Tony Kennedy on Apr 12th, 2018 - 2412 Views

Inchicore Set For Major Investment As St. Patricks Athletic FC Plan For New 12,000 Seat Stadium In this article Tony Kennedy details the new stadium plans for Inchicore’s St Patrick Athletic Football Club In an ambitious move, St. Patrick’s Athletic want to develop a new “urban quarter”... 

by Tony Kennedy on Apr 6th, 2018 - 4516 Views

“We’re the real Sinn Féin, and we are not going away”. Dissident Republican Group holds paramilitary commemoration at the GPO on Easter Monday. Marching behind the pugnacious melody of a bagpiper, a small group of men and women in a paramilitary-style colour party made their way down from the...