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Little Folk, a beloved family-owned shop closes its doors after 50 years
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...
Fingal County Council Approves Plan For Redevelopment At Howth Castle
Fingal County Council Approves Plan For Redevelopment At Howth Castle – Iconic Dublin Building set for redevelopment
Fingal County Council have approved a planning application by Michael J Wright Group and Tetrarch capital to redevelop the grounds of Howth Castle for visitors to the historic site....
Outrage as New Street Post Office Set to Close This Week
Outrage as New Street Post Office set to close this week – Stephen Davis reports on the closure
The Post Office on New Street is ceasing to trade this Friday 20th at 4pm.
This is the second Post Office to close in the area after the loss of the Kevin Street Post Office.
Customers are advised that...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From The FRG!
As this year comes to an end, there were some significant changes. The Fountain Resource Group moved from its offices in St James Presbytery after 30 years. While this was sad, the organisation has continued in growth.
I hope you and your family have a Joyful Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year!
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Future Of Inchicore Public Library Heritage Building In Major Doubt
Future Of Inchicore Public Library Heritage Building In Major Doubt
The future of the old art deco style Inchicore Public Library building, on Emmet Road, is in major doubt, with plans for its refurbishment or re-development currently stalled.
It is now almost three years since Dublin City Council (DCC)...
New Cycling and Walking Measures in Dublin 8
New Cycling and Walking Measures in Dublin 8
New walking and cycling measures are being developed in Dublin 8 by Dublin City Council. The changes will take place along Grand Canal View, James Walk, Forbes Lane, St James Linear Park, Marrowbone Lane and Thomas Court.
The aim of the development is to...
Plans for Bus Corridor Through Dublin 8
The National Transport Authority has submitted a planning application for a Core Bus Corridor from Liffey Valley to the City Centre. The route will be going through Ballyfermot, Inchicore, Old Kilmainham, Mount Brown and James Street, Thomas Street, Cornmarket and High Street. The length of the proposed...
Christ Church Ring Their Way to Victory
Photo by Sorcha Duggan
Christ Church Cathedral Ring Their Way to Victory
The Eastern District Bell Striking Competition made a triumphant return this year with Christ Church Cathedral taking home the Lindoff Cup.
It’s been a few years since the competition has been held and fans of campanology will...
Pear Tree Crossing Development at Digital Campus
Pear Tree Crossing Development at Digital Campus
The LDA has released a new vision document for their housing development Pear Tree Crossing in Dublin 8. They will create a masterplan for the site of the Digital Hub Development Agency Campus and other surrounding lands.
The site is around 9.2 acres,...
Plans For A New Irish Language Quarter In Dublin
Plans For A New Irish Language Quarter In Dublin
Recently, there has been a renewal in people seeking to learn the Irish language. The emergence of new technology and apps is changing the way we learn and making it more accessible for people to pick up the language at their own pace, whether it’s...
New Bridgefoot Street Park Finally Opens!
New Bridgefoot Street Park Finally Opens! – Craig O Reilly and Stephen Davis bring us the news from the opening
After facing uncertainty and setbacks during the pandemic, Bridgefoot Park finally opened to the public this week. Plans were put in motion four years ago to create an amenity for residents...
