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Diverse Group Of Candidates Seeking Dail Places In General Election
Diverse Group Of Candidates Seeking Dail Places In General Election
With the General Election taking place this Friday (29th November), a diverse group of candidates will be standing for election to the 34th Dail in the Dublin South-Central constituency. With this in mind, the Fountain Resource Group...
Councillors Vote to Close Swan Alley Due to Anti-social Behaviour
Councillors Vote to Close Swan Alley Due to Anti-social Behaviour
Drugs, attempted break-ins, illegal dumping and public urination are all to blame for the latest Dublin lane closure.
The plans to close off Swan Alley, just off Thomas Street and leading towards Hanbury Lane, come after local residents...
Plans For New Drimnagh And Crumlin Public Library Unveiled By DCC
Plans For New Drimnagh And Crumlin Public Library Unveiled By DCC
By: Aidan Crowley:
Plans for a new state-of-the-art public library, which will serve the Drimnagh and Crumlin catchment areas of Dublin 12, have recently been unveiled by Dublin City Council (DCC).
The complex, which will measure 841...
Dublin City Council Redevelopment Basin Street Complex
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...
Event Guide: Liberties Haunt Halloween Festival 2024
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...
Long-Running Saga Of Renovating Inchicore Library Nears Endgame
Long-Running Saga Of Renovating Inchicore Public Library Nears Endgame
By: Aidan Crowley:
The long-running saga of the proposed renovation of Inchicore Public Library Heritage Building on Emmet Road. looks to be finally heading for a conclusion. The distinctive old art deco building, which opened as...
National Day of Service 2024
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...
Seven-storey Aparthotel Development Thomas Street
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...
Dublin’s Poolbeg Chimneys are Set for A Fresh Coat of Paint
Dublin’s Poolbeg Chimneys are Set for A Fresh Coat of Paint
The Iconic structures will finally be getting some much needed repairs and a lick of paint this year.
Dominating the city’s skyline since they were built in 1969 and 1977, the smokestacks have become one of Dublin’s most beloved landmarks....
Major Grand Canal Harbour Development Nears Completion
Major Grand Canal Harbour Development Nears Completion:
Aidan Crowley brings us up to date with the large scale development at Grand Canal Harbour
The expansive, state-of-the-art, development at Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal
Place, off James’s Street, which offers a dynamic new living experience...
Upgrade Of Major Road Junction In Drimnagh To Proceed
Upgrade Of Major Road Junction In Drimnagh To Proceed:
By: Aidan Crowley:
Dublin City Council (DCC), with the support of the National Transport Authority (NTA), has recently issued a proposal to upgrade the junction of Suir Road, Davitt Road, Dolphin Road and Slievenamon Road, where they intersect at...
Liberties Fun Run 2024
Liberties Fun Run 2024
It is nearly time to start pounding the pavement (or should we say cobblestones) in aid of the St. James’s Hospital Foundation. The 16th annual Liberties fun run has been announced.
The 4-mile timed road race will take place on Wednesday July 24th with a start time of 7:45pm....
Local Elections Candidates Speak Out On Main Community Issues
Local Elections Candidates Speak Out On Main Community Issues:
By: Aidan Crowley:
The Dublin City Council (DCC) local and European Parliament elections are fast approaching on Friday 7th June. With this in mind, the Fountain Resource Group – Dublin 8 Newswire posed a series of ten questions to some...
Major Restoration Works Finally Commence At Iveagh Markets
Major Restoration Works Finally Commence At Iveagh Markets:
By: Aidan Crowley:
Major restoration works have finally commenced at the historic Iveagh Markets building on Francis Street in the Liberties. The protected structure, which was gifted to the people of Dublin by Edward Cecil Guinness of the...
Kilmainham Residents Concerned Over Connects Changes
Kilmainham Residents Concerned Over Connects Changes By: Aidan Crowley.
Concerns have been expressed by some Kilmainham residents about the introduction
of a BusConnects corridor, which is due to include the route along Old Kilmainham,
Mount Brown and James’s Street. Local residents and councillors...
Council Proposes Upgrade for Vicar Street Playground
Council Proposes Upgrade for Vicar Street Playground
Dublin City Council have announced plans for an upgrade to the playground at the corner of Vicar Street and Swift’s Alley.
The plan is to expand the size of the current playground by creating two circular areas surrounded by planting, turning the...
A Better City 2024 Transforms Dublin’s Streets
A Better City 2024 Transforms Dublin’s Streets
Dublin 8 is set to become a captivating outdoor art gallery as A Better City 2024 launches on March 15th, showcasing an array of large-scale murals and printed works by six talented artists. This initiative, spanning from Thomas Street to Crane Street...
