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by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 1st, 2023 - 44 Views

Legendary Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Has Passed Away  A statement shared on social media from The Pogues confirmed the sad news, it read “It is with deepest of sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane Macgowan. Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning with his wife... 

by Stephen Davis on Nov 13th, 2023 - 682 Views

Heuston Development Masterplan – Stephen Davis brings us the news of Heuston Masterplan, a major new development on the Liffey Group Property division has launched the Heuston Masterplan for the transformational development of CIÉ lands at Heuston Station. The lands, which comprise ten hectares... 

by Aidan Crowley on Nov 1st, 2023 - 841 Views

Kilmainham Residents’ Annoyance At Traffic Flow Changes – Aidan Crowley interviews local resident’s association chairperson and local TD  *Please note all elected local representatives were contacted to comment on the above issue only Mr Moriarty responded hence his sole inclusion Residents... 

by Aidan Crowley on Sep 13th, 2023 - 398 Views

Councillors Vote To Retain Architects For Major Emmet Road Housing Scheme Dublin City Councillors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of retaining Bucholz McEvoy Architects as the project lead architects, for the proposed major Emmet Road, Inchicore, housing scheme on the lands of the former St. Michael’s... 

by Stephen Davis on Aug 21st, 2023 - 278 Views

On Your Bike Cycling in Dublin is a great way to explore the city and its surroundings. There are many cycling routes and greenways to suit all levels of riders, from beginners to experts. You can also join guided tours by electric bike or rent a bike from one of the many bike shops in the... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Aug 10th, 2023 - 249 Views

Traffic Restrictions For The Kilmainham to Thomas Street Travel project Work has begun on the the Kilmainham to Thomas Street Travel project, a core active travel network funded by the National transport Authority. The project aims to improve cycling and walking facilities from Kilmainham Gaol to Thomas... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Aug 4th, 2023 - 1786 Views

BusConnects On New Bus Connects Route BusConnects has submitted planning permission for the Kimmage to City Centre Bus Corridor Scheme. The scheme will be 3.7km in length and it will enhance bus priority measures for public and private bus services using the corridor. It is part of an overall plan to... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Aug 2nd, 2023 - 267 Views

Guinness Quarter Development – Craig gives a complete overview of this huge development Ballymore have been given the go ahead to redevelop the site at St James’s gate in Dublin 8 for mixed use residential housing, hotels and offices. The development will be a new neighbourhood called the Guinness... 

by Stephen Davis on Jul 31st, 2023 - 315 Views

Tathony House Tenants Win Eviction Battle The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has declared the eviction notices served to nearly 100 tenants of Tathony House in Dublin 8 as invalid. The tenants, who have been living in the building for years, faced the threat of homelessness since October 2022, when... 

by Aidan Crowley on Jul 25th, 2023 - 1483 Views

Inchicore Library Building Falls Into Disrepair On Council’s Watch – Aidan Crowley provides details of the sorry situation of Inchicore Library By: Aidan Crowley: The ongoing saga of the future of Inchicore Public Library Heritage Building has taken a new twist, with the recent revelation that... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jul 24th, 2023 - 233 Views

  Smart D8 Pilot Call Winners 2023 Smart D4 has unveiled four new pilot schemes after it reviewed applications for possible schemes aimed at promoting health and well-being.  There were over 60 applicants from public and private  organisations. The four chosen projects will focus on menopause,... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jul 12th, 2023 - 568 Views

Skeletons found at historical Site of St Mary’s Abbey on Capel Street Street Almost a hundred skeletal remains dating back to ancient medieval times have been uncovered during the architectural phase for a new hotel on Capel Street in Dublin City Centre. The site was purchased by Beannchor hospitality... 

by Shane Adlum on Jun 26th, 2023 - 332 Views

Kilmainham Gaol Is Officially One of The World’s Top Attractions The Dublin 8 landmark has been named by TripAdvisor as the 13th top attraction in the world. It may seem strange to see Kilmainham Gaol Museum nestled in between the Parque del Retiro in Madrid and the Acropolis in Athens on the list... 

by Craig O'Reilly on Jun 23rd, 2023 - 231 Views

Dublin Diocese Plans To Make St Andrews Church Become A Dublin Cathedral – Dublin finally gets a cathedral The Dublin Diocese has plans to make St Andrew’s on Westland Row into a Cathedral, in which case St Mary’s Pro Cathedral would become a basilica. This information comes from a twitter... 

by Stephen Davis on May 16th, 2023 - 568 Views

Bank on James Street reopens as art space – Stephen Davis as the news on this welcome cultural repurposing The former Bank of Ireland branch on the corner of James Street and Watling Street in Dublin, which was mentioned in James Joyce’s Ulysses, will reopen on Friday as an exhibition and workspace... 

by Craig O'Reilly on May 11th, 2023 - 326 Views

The 15th annual Liberties fun run in aid of St James’ s Hospital will take place at 7:45 pm on Wednesday July 19th. Every year, over 1500 people get together to take the 4 mile run for charity through the old and historic parts of the city. This year should be more popular than ever. The route will... 

by Craig O'Reilly on May 11th, 2023 - 356 Views

Reuben Street Aparthotel – Craig O Reilly reports on the recent controversy Plans have been submitted to Dublin City Council to redevelop a  five story building into a sixteen-bedroom aparthotel at Reuben House on Reuben Street in Dublin 8. There are already appartements on the third and fourth... 

by Aidan Crowley on Mar 24th, 2023 - 1655 Views

Plans For St. Michael’s Estate Redevelopment Project Currently Stalled – Aidan Crowley provides us with an update on this development Major plans for the redevelopment of the lands at the former St. Michael’s Estate, off Emmet Road, Inchicore, are currently stalled. Last October, Dublin City... 

by Aidan Crowley on Mar 15th, 2023 - 2453 Views

Kilmainham Mill Restoration Project Continues Apace – Aidan Crowley provides us with an update on the work at the mill Dublin City Council (DCC) commenced the first phase of major work, last summer, to conserve and restore local landmark, Kilmainham Mill, thought to be the last surviving mill... 

by Stephen Davis on Mar 13th, 2023 - 636 Views

Little Folk, a beloved family-owned shop closes its doors after 50 years Little Folk, a family-owned shop that specialised in communion dresses and christening outfits, has closed its doors after 50 years of serving the community in Dublin 8. The shop, located on Meath Street in The Liberties, announced...