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by Jacqueline Spain on Aug 5th, 2016 - 1926 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 - 1520 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 - 1633 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 - 2109 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 - 2780 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 - 1518 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 - 1493 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 - 1393 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 - 2199 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 - 1674 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 - 1589 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 - 1527 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 - 1472 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... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 13th, 2016 - 1468 Views

Five new technology companies has joined The Digital Hub’s “digital family business”, making it 15 new companies in 2016 to join the very serene and modern facility here in the heart of the Liberties. The new companies are AdScribe, Danal Mobile Services Ireland Limited, Ink and Light, Optimal... 

by Alan Finn on Jul 12th, 2016 - 1767 Views

The people of the Liberties are spoiled for choice when it comes to the availability of parks and green spaces. Recently, the ex-Lord Mayor of Dublin and member of Sinn Fein Críona Ní Dhálaigh turned the very first sod for Weaver Park at Weaver Place, near Cork Street. The site, six acres in total,... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 6th, 2016 - 1662 Views

The Government approved The Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 today. The Minister of Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD announced that legislation will be enacted before September 2017 and the Minister has written to all opposition parties seeking to consult on the legislation. Minister... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jul 5th, 2016 - 1617 Views

On Monday the 27th of June the new Lord Mayor of Dublin was elected. Labour Cllr Brendan Carr is the 347th Lord Mayor of Dublin to be elected at the Annual Meeting of the City Council which was held at City Hall. Cllr Rebecca Moynihan was selected as Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin. Today Lord Mayor Brendan... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jun 24th, 2016 - 1732 Views

Dublin Flea Market – 26th June 2016 On the last Sunday of the month The Co-op on Newmarket Square in Dublin 8 is host to  The Dublin Flea Market. The Flea Market is held indoors at The Dublin Co-op and has been running since November 2008. Over 600 stalls gather there each month selling everything... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Jun 23rd, 2016 - 2867 Views

Finally! Weaver Park Here We Come! On Friday the 24th of June, 2016 development on the Weaver Park will officially begin, marked by a sod-turning at 10.30 a.m. Weaver Park will become a recreational area with an amphitheatre, a raised lawn, outdoor micro gym, picnic area, play area, seating and a terrace... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 22nd, 2016 - 1755 Views

  Joint Statement from the Children’s Hospital Group; the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board; Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin; Temple Street Children’s University Hospital; the National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght and St. James’s Hospital     June 22, 2016:...