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by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 22nd, 2016 - 1721 Views

ISPCA Launches Trap, Neuter and Return Campaign Last week was Feral Cat Awareness Week (8th August – 14th August). The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) used the week to educate people on the benefits of the Trap, Neuter and Return Campaign (TNR). Funds were raised to... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 18th, 2016 - 2059 Views

Rumours Only This week FRG.ie had an interview with Zoe Obeimhan from the Bridgefoot Street Park Campaign who wanted to shed some light on recent rumours that have been circulating in the Irish Times concerning the site being made available for shipping style containers, also called pop-up villages. “This... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 16th, 2016 - 1329 Views

  Teeling Whiskey has done pretty outstanding at the 47th International Wine and Spirits Competition. Teeling won seven trophies at this year’s wine and spirit competition as they battled it out with the rest of the world. The competition, started by wine chemist Anton Massel, was founded in... 

by Alan Finn on Aug 15th, 2016 - 1968 Views

Bridgefoot Street Park Campaign Quiz Local residents living on Bridgefoot Street in Dublin 8 have lashed out after it emerged that a patch of land that was to be used as a public park is to be considered as a site for modular housing. Local residents and local businesses (in the guise of the Bridgefoot... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 12th, 2016 - 1958 Views

IMMA is presenting ‘A Fair Land’ this August. The visual and working installation in the IMMA’s courtyard is a new project that will be running from the 12th to the 28th of August 2016. A model village has been built in the courtyard of the old Royal Hospital of Kilmainham, now the Irish Museum... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 10th, 2016 - 2349 Views

In recent months the Richmond Barracks in Inchicore was given a facelift and restored to its former self. It is now “operational” and had a grand opening for the beginning of the 1916 Commemorations in March. The Collins Barracks also joined the 1916 Celebrations to add to this year’s memorable... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 8th, 2016 - 1840 Views

97th Dublin City Liffey Swim Hope  you all had a wonderful weekend, the weather was surely good and it is hard to believe that summer is making way for autumn already. If you did not catch all the action this weekend, do not worry here is the results of Saturday’s 97th Dublin City Liffey Swim. Brian... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 5th, 2016 - 1848 Views

Bridgefoot Street Park To Become Next Site For Modular Homes After being told that the people of Bridgefoot Street will be getting their park, it now looks like Dublin City Council has other plans for the site. In a recent post on Facebook the Bridgefoot campaigners were saying: “After all this... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 3rd, 2016 - 1473 Views

Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr spoke out about the unfair evictions of tenants in Dublin recently. This is a message he sent out today, his solution to the immediate problem is: “There is a growing problem in Dublin that some unscrupulous landlords are exploiting tenants by evicting them from their... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 3rd, 2016 - 1585 Views

Last week we told you about all the plans in store for the Heuston Gateway, these were drafted back in May 2003 under the Bertie Ahern Government. They are huge developments and there are lots to look forward to, provided that this dream of a friendly and connected city is seen through. Ireland has... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 29th, 2016 - 2046 Views

Part Two Of The Heuston Gateway Series In Part One of the Heuston Gateway series, I touched on the plans for the many changes that are in store for the Heuston Gateway. This, will of course, take another decade or so, because there are quite a few developments that will have to be completed, planning... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 28th, 2016 - 2721 Views

Part One – Heuston Gateway Development Series An English architect  called Sanction Wood was commissioned to design Kingsbridge Station. The station opened in 1844. The Easter Rising’s 50th anniversary changed all of this and Kingsbridge was renamed Heuston Station in 1966 in honour of... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 26th, 2016 - 1469 Views

Fitness to Teach will as of today allow members of the public, parents, students, an employer or a teacher to make a complaint against a registered teacher to the Teaching Council. Fitness to Teach falls under the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015. Complaints concerning professional misconduct or poor... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 22nd, 2016 - 1457 Views

Oireachtas Passes The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016   A Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill was passed yesterday in the Oireachtas after a debate took place , led by Minister of Health , Mr. Simon Coveney T.D. with the other TDs and Senators in the house. Regulations to control substances... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 21st, 2016 - 1346 Views

8th Liberties Fun Run Is Here   Today at 7.45 pm the 8th Liberties Fun Run 2016 will kick-start at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.  It is estimated that over 1000 participants will take to the road in a 6km run that will take them through the streets of the Liberties and its most famous landmarks.  St.... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jul 20th, 2016 - 2116 Views

NO FEE PIC20/06/16Maxwell PhotographyNew Childrens Hospital at St James Hospital Dublin first phase of construction begins .Minister for Health Simon Harris TD joins children James Stack (9) Grace Cawley ( 8) Adam Kelly (5) and Matilda Kiernan (7) and Eilish Hardiman CEO of the childrens Hospital Group... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 20th, 2016 - 1648 Views

This year’s Liberties Festival is in full swing. The Festival will be running from the 18th of July to the 23rd of July 2016. This is the 46th Liberties Festival, the first one held in 1969. There is a little something for everyone this summer. Comedy, music, dance, film, visual art and literature... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 18th, 2016 - 1537 Views

Diageo Goes Into Partnership With WaterAid Diageo has been supporting WaterAid for the last fifteen years with the Water of Life programme in Africa, aiding some of the poorest communities in the world. Last week Diageo announced that they will be going into partnership with WaterAid for the next five... 

by Alan Finn on Jul 18th, 2016 - 1496 Views

Thursday Luas Delays Luas services were disrupted Thursday evening after an incident on the red line, near Rialto. Trams travelling in both directions were halted for nearly two hours. It’s believed that a van veered on to the track, causing a power cut of from 9.35pm to 10.50pm. There are no... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 15th, 2016 - 1438 Views

IMMA Summer Party This Weekend On Saturday night the 16th of July the Irish Museum of Modern Art will be having this year’s IMMA Summer Party. Unfortunately for those of you are interested in going the tickets are all sold out, but you could chance your arm and see if you can’t get one on the night. The...