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by Shane Adlum on Mar 5th, 2019 - 4174 Views

Kilmainham mill, Part 1: Saving the mill – In the first part of two, Shane Adlum interviews Maurice Coen about the history of the ‘save Kilmainham Mill’ Campaign (inc new shots from inside the mill) Part 2 viewable here In recent years Kilmainham mill has become run down and is in... 

by Stephen Davis on Feb 21st, 2019 - 2853 Views

County Council to Spend Big on Street Lighting – Did you know that each area of Dublin has its own unique style of street lamp?  Stephen Davis photographs some example ahead of news that the DCC is spending big to bring the city back in line with its Georgian past. Dublin City Council is to... 

by Shane Adlum on Feb 19th, 2019 - 1884 Views

Residents Protest Against New Eight Storey Hotel – In this article, Shane Adlum investigates the new hotel development at the back of the Vicar Street Venue Complex and residents reaction to development Last month planning permission was granted to Mr Harry Crosbie to build a new 4 star hotel... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Feb 6th, 2019 - 2086 Views

Job Path on the Ropes – Eoghan Brunkard explains why Job Path maybe on its way out the door. In late 2016, myself and Cian O Flattery set out to lobby on behalf of Community Employment Schemes and participants across the State. We quickly formed a lobby group with initially ten other C.E.... 

by Ross Murray on Feb 4th, 2019 - 4227 Views

Development Work in Dublin 8 Update – In this article, Ross Murray updates us on the building work at Dean Street, Weaver buy soma europe Square Allotments, Newmarket Square, Teresa’s Gardens and the Donnelly Centre  Last year we ran a couple of articles on the development work being done... 

by Stephen Davis on Jan 31st, 2019 - 2536 Views

Historic IAWS Building Redevelopment Nears Completion In this article, Stephen Davis briefly recounts the history of the iconic IAWS building on Thomas Street before delving into its current redevelopment  Redevelopment of the former Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society (I.A.W.S) building nears completion.... 

by Shane Adlum on Jan 25th, 2019 - 2784 Views

KC Peaches is coming to Thomas Street The student favourite currently operating on Dame and Nassau Streets is coming to our own Thomas Street.   KC Peaches are seeking planning permission to develop 33, 34-35 Thomas Street and turn it into a new cafe and restaurant. A lot of work is needed to turn... 

by Shane Adlum on Jan 16th, 2019 - 3264 Views

The Final Curtain Call for the Tivoli Theatre After almost 85 years on Francis Street the Tivoli Theatre is set to close its doors. The famous venue will be replaced by a 206 bedroom aparthotel operated by Staycity, as well as restaurants, a gym, shops and a cultural theatre and performance arts venue. Opened... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 3rd, 2019 - 4054 Views

Fountain Resource Group Senior Christmas Bash! This year’s Christmas bash took place in St James Parochial Hall.  The senior citizens were treated to a traditional dinner of Roast beef with all the trimmings, followed by home made trifle and Christmas pudding. Afterwards they was live singing... 

by Stephen Davis on Dec 24th, 2018 - 1388 Views

Christmas In Dublin! Happy Christmas from everybody at the FRG!                    Read More »

by Stephen Davis on Dec 7th, 2018 - 4161 Views

Fill A Luas Event ICHH ran a event today to collect gifts for homeless adults and children today at Connolly Luas platform.It is the 4th annual Fill a Luas event and has been expanded to a week long this year.People wishing to donate can find the details at the below link. https://www.ichh.ie/ichh-fill-a-luas-event/              Read More »

by Shane Adlum on Nov 27th, 2018 - 3676 Views

Help! The homeless. Vicar Street looks set to host Paul McCartney’s first Irish Show in nearly a decade. The purpose of the gig will be to raise money for homeless people in Dublin. Tickets will not be available to purchase in a conventional manner with guests instead asked to give a donation, with... 

by Tony Kennedy on Nov 20th, 2018 - 3138 Views

The Anti Social Problem – The Locals View In this article, Tony Kennedy asks a number of small businesses, residents and community activists their views of anti social behaviour in the James/Thomas Street area In recent months the area from Basin Street down to Oliver Bond has become blighted... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 17th, 2018 - 2665 Views

Fire in Bridgefoot Street A large warehouse beside the old Mendacity building at the bottom of Bridgefoot St was on fire this morning. The fire appeared to be quite extensive as the roof of the warehouse was completely destroyed and there seemed to be serious structural damage caused. There did not... 

by Ross Murray on Aug 29th, 2018 - 2378 Views

St. Teresa’s Gardens was earmarked for regeneration in 2010 and in 2015, Dublin CIty Council announced that the project would go ahead. With the addition of the former John Player and Bailey Gibson sites, it gave the council much needed space for housing in the Dublin 8 area. Demolition work on... 

by Tony Kennedy on Aug 1st, 2018 - 2106 Views

Development Plans for St Michael’s Estate It is looking increasingly likely that the St. Patricks Athletic football club will not succeed in their plans to develop a new 12,000 seat stadium and commercial quarter at the St. Michaels Estate site. Instead a public-private partnership has unveiled a... 

by Ross Murray on Jul 13th, 2018 - 5532 Views

  Developments in D8 – Homes Where Art Thou?  Ross Murray examines the planning permissions for Dublin 8 period for the last 2 years and reveals the absence of residential builds in favour of Student Accommodation and Hotels Development projects in Dublin 8 over the next period will... 

by Ross Murray on Jun 8th, 2018 - 3937 Views

An update on the ongoing development in Grand Canal Harbor. Marlet have submitted new plans to Dublin City Council. In their new proposals the usage of the site is drastically altered. There will be no private residential units. Overall usage of the buildings will be divided between Student Accommodation... 

by Ross Murray on May 30th, 2018 - 5021 Views

The Mendicity Institute recently commemorated 200 years of its foundation in Dublin. For the vast majority of us (myself included) it was a garrison held by the rebels during easter week and our knowledge of what it actually is and does goes no further than that. The word mendicity is the same as mendicancy... 

by Tony Kennedy on May 21st, 2018 - 2464 Views

Kevin Street Hotel Development Outrage – In this article, Tony discusses the local residential protests taking place in Kevin Street at the large scale hotel development, which residents argues is too close to their property A small group of residents in the Cathedral View houses in Kevin Street...