Local News

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 8th, 2019 - 1597 Views

Christmas Market Coming To St James Parochial Hall Open on November 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th, 23rd and 24th, November 30th and December 1st from 11 am to 5.30 pm.  Read More »

by Tony Kennedy on Nov 5th, 2019 - 1672 Views

New Park Planned for Bridgefoot Street – Tony Kennedy updates on the development of the Bridgefoot Street Park As part of the Liberties Greening Strategy, work on a new park at in Bridgefoot street is set to get underway. The current vacant site at the end of the street is the area in which the... 

by Ross Murray on Oct 31st, 2019 - 2449 Views

Revised Grand Canal Basin Plans 2019 – Ross Murray explains the new large scale build in Basin Lane.  This will be one that changes the landscape of the area very notably.   Atlas GP applied in July 2019 for planning permission to build 550 Build to Rent Residential units over five blocks ranging... 

by Stephen Davis on Oct 29th, 2019 - 1936 Views

Halloween Events Guide. It’s time to brush on the cobwebs and celebrate all things spooky with this handy events guide to keep all you skeletonmen and ghoulies entertained this Halloween. Scare D8 First off in our spooktacular itinerary is Scare D8 a new community Halloween festival based... 

by Shane Adlum on Oct 22nd, 2019 - 1548 Views

Bomb Disposal Team Called to Christchurch Cathedral At around 1pm on Monday afternoon (21/10/19) a loud bang was heard coming from a bin on Christchurch Place, right next to the cathedral. Gardaí were alerted and the incident was treated asa potential explosive threat. The area was evacuated and the... 

by Shane Adlum on Oct 11th, 2019 - 2150 Views

Secret Street Tours – In this article, Shane Adlum interviews Tom Austin who has organised the new Secret Street Tours of Dublin There are many different ways to see the sights and tourist attractions of Dublin. Any bus, cycle or walking tour will show you the usual historical buildings, statues... 

by Shane Adlum on Sep 3rd, 2019 - 5404 Views

Guinness Brewery’s proposed development The Continuous Development of Dublin 8 – In this article, Shane Adlum rounds up all the major developments happening in the coming years to Dublin 8  The population of Dublin 8 will significantly increase in the next few years with several high-profile... 

by Ross Murray on Aug 6th, 2019 - 1963 Views

(The Collapsed section of the canal bank) Repairing The Grand Canal – In this article, Ross Murray reports on the repair work on the Grand Canal at the Suir Road The Grand Canal between Suir Road and Goldenbridge was recently drained of water due to a sewer fault. On Sunday 21st of July, a short... 

by Ross Murray on Jul 30th, 2019 - 2123 Views

Jamestown Court Refurbishment A regeneration of Jamestown Court in Inchicore began in earnest this month. The charity ALONE, which caters for elderly people, have commenced refurbishment of block A which will provide 12 new one bedroom flats. Work on this section of the development is expected to be... 

by Tony Gorman on Jul 18th, 2019 - 1811 Views

The Liberties Mourn the Death of Legend Brendan Grace There were sad scenes mixed with pride this week as comedian Brendan Grace (68) was laid to rest after losing his battle with lung cancer. Thousands of people attended the July 15th funeral in St. Nicholas of Myra church, and also lined the streets... 

by Shane Adlum on Jul 4th, 2019 - 2819 Views

Player Wills Factory Open Day Two open days are to be held at the site of the former Player Wills factory and the Bailey Gibson industrial premises. Invitations have been sent out to locals, community groups and sports clubs, but all are welcome to stop by and have a look around. The building on the... 

by Shane Adlum on Jun 13th, 2019 - 2088 Views

Raising a glass to the newest distillery in Dublin 8 – Shane Adlum informs of the return of and beginning of, the new Roe’s Distillery Roe & Co is the latest distillery to open its doors in Dublin 8. Diageo exited the Irish whiskey market a few years ago when they sold the Bushmills... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jun 7th, 2019 - 3324 Views

In Memory of Fr Tommy Murphy It was heavy heart that we must report the passing of former St James Church Moderator and priest Fr Tommy Murphy. We will write a fitting tribute shortly but for now his funeral details are provide below.   (taken from www.rip.ie) Murphy, Very Rev. Fr. Thomas (Whitehall,... 

by Shane Adlum on Jun 5th, 2019 - 2092 Views

New ‘Visitor Experience’ Proposed for the Phoenix Park There’s talk of big plans to improve the Phoenix Park for visitors. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has put forward a total of 29 separate proposals to make the park more visitor friendly for both locals and tourists. But these proposed... 

by Shane Adlum on May 14th, 2019 - 3961 Views

Reed all about it: the story of Ireland’s oldest band – In this article, Shane Adlum delves into the history of Ireland’s oldest brass and reed band. A history that mirrored the country and city that gave birth to it. Ireland has an incredible and unique musical history. From traditional... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 2nd, 2019 - 1617 Views

 Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Apr 29th, 2019 - 2073 Views

The Dublin Flea Market Returns Fans of antiques, vinyl records, books, vintage clothing and furniture rejoice, the Dublin Flea Market is finally returning. After a long hiatus they have finally found a new home. Last year the Dublin Flea Market, along with several other markets, fell victim to the constant... 

by Stephen Davis on Apr 5th, 2019 - 3451 Views

The End of the Tivoli Theatre  – In this article photographer Stephen Davis chronicles the demolition of one Dublin’s best loved theatres.  This time it was a bulldozer behind you.   The Tivoli Theatre is no more, its stage lights never to shine again. No more the strum of... 

by Stephen Davis on Mar 20th, 2019 - 1249 Views

St Patrick’s Day 2019 in Dublin – Stephen Davis takes some beautiful shots of the parade in Dublin! https://www.flickr.com/photos/158710879@N03/47353784292/in/album-72157707634342914/     https://www.flickr.com/photos/158710879@N03/47353783782/in/album-72157707634342914/   https://www.flickr.com/photos/158710879@N03/40441141103/in/album-72157707634342914/   https://www.flickr.com/photos/158710879@N03/40441142023/in/album-72157707634342914/   https://www.flickr.com/photos/158710879@N03/40441137333/in/album-72157707634342914/                    Read More »

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 15th, 2019 - 2563 Views

St Patrick’s Day 2019 It’s the time of the year to don the Shamrock,get out the flags,paint the town green and celebrate Ireland’s favourite reptile eradicator. Apparently St Patrick’s day is a week long affair these days. I remember when is was a Bord na Mona float pulled by...