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by Tony Kennedy on Feb 22nd, 2018 - 1569 Views

Bridgefoot Street Garden in Finals of Energia’s “Get Ireland Growing” Competition. A few months back we at FRG interviewed the local men behind the Bridgefoot Street Garden. Prior to the mens efforts, the “garden” was essentially a green space that had been allowed to fall into ruin. Then,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Feb 22nd, 2018 - 1571 Views

Ross Burns (21) from Inchicore is working as an Engineer’s Assistant on the new children’s hospital. The pioneering community benefit clauses which were included in the construction contracts by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board resulted in 10% of the construction jobs relating to... 

by Tony Kennedy on Jan 25th, 2018 - 1840 Views

  Diageo still looking for partners for the James Gate development project. Late last year Diageo launched its ambitious new plan to turn part of the Guinness brewery at James Gate into a new development that will operate both as a commercial quarter and also a residential area. While such a development... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 19th, 2017 - 2543 Views

Article 27(2), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) (a)  Under section 34 of the Act, the applications for permission may be granted permission, subject to or without conditions, or refused. (b)  It is the responsibility of any person wishing to use the personal data on planning... 

by Tony Kennedy on Dec 13th, 2017 - 1782 Views

It all starts on the first of November. The day after Halloween, down comes the skeletons and pumpkins, and up goes the gaudy tinsel and lights. Shops begin to enter “Christmas mode”. And I say “mode” because that is what it is. The shops care nothing about the festival that is Christmas. They... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 6th, 2017 - 1947 Views

Christmas craft market stalls on Kilmainham plaza, come and enjoy browsing beautiful handcrafted gifts, wide variety of goods and great selection for your Christmas presents. Support local craftspeople, artists and enjoy the atmosphere! The wonderful St. James’s Brass & Reed Band will also... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 5th, 2017 - 3513 Views

Article 31(g), Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) (a)  In deciding a planning application the planning authority, in accordance with section 34(3) of the Act, has had regard to submissions or observations received in accordance with these Regulations”   (b)  It is... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Nov 28th, 2017 - 1771 Views

Ingredients: 300g Dark Chocolate 100g Unsalted Butter 5 Tablespoons (roughly) Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur 200g Mini Marshmallows 75g Pistachio Nuts 75g Shortbread (Chopped up) 75g Dried Cranberries 150g White Chocolate (Chopped) Method Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a glass bowl over a pan of... 

by Christine Bond on Oct 25th, 2017 - 1640 Views

  The Sunday Times reporter Justine McCarthy reported that the Board of the National Children’s Hospital has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanala seeking lesser coverage of water-sprinkler systems throughout the building and fire controls in the planned atrium. Dublin Council granted a fire... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Oct 24th, 2017 - 1994 Views

Dublin, Monday October 23rd 2017: An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD and the Mayor of Fingal Mary McCamley joined teams from the Children’s Hospital Group and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board at Connolly Hospital today to mark two significant milestones... 

by Tony Kennedy on Oct 18th, 2017 - 3315 Views

In the desert of concrete that is Dublin City, the garden in Bridgefort Street is surely an oasis. Not only because of its verdant visage, but also because it has acted as a vehicle that can sustain a community. This reporter visited the garden today, spoke with those involved in maintaining it and... 

by Tony Kennedy on Oct 11th, 2017 - 2320 Views

On the 4th of October, Diageo Ireland launched its ambitious plans to develop the Guinness brewery site at James St Gate. With such advances in brewing technology, most of the 12.6 acre site is no longer required for the process. Accordingly, Diageo have decided to use the available space to build a... 

by Tony Kennedy on Sep 22nd, 2017 - 3159 Views

First Look at Weaver Park – Tony Kennedy and Photographer Stephen Davis takes a look at the new Cork Street Public Space, Weaver Park Whilst taking a walk down Cork Street a few days ago I noticed something different. Gone were much of the hording that scarred the street, and in its place, there... 

by Tony Kennedy on Sep 12th, 2017 - 2173 Views

It is no secret that that Dublin’s inner city continues to have a serious problem with chronic heroin addiction and the issues that result from it. For example, last year Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with 473 overdose incidents in Dublin, almost all in the inner city. Furthermore, a recent hse report... 

by Christine Bond on Aug 30th, 2017 - 2901 Views

Dublin City Council are sponsoring the return of the show that has featured photographs, archive footage and songs to transport you pack to the glorious day of Dublin’s finest theatre. The Programme will be narrated by Conor Doyle, Soprano Kathleen Noonan will sing along with baritone Gerry Noonan.... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 23rd, 2017 - 1687 Views

This National Tea Break is coming to town! Suicide or Survive are launching the National Teabreak campaign with their community partner. South West Inner City Network- Youth Activities Meath Street (SWICN) When: 24th August from 12.00 to 3.00 pm Where: The Green Door Market, Newmarket Square, Dublin... 

by Gary Nolan on Aug 14th, 2017 - 2478 Views

10 Percent of Dublin Bus Routes to be Privatised – Gary Nolan reports on the Government’s plan to privatize Dublin bus routes British public transport provider, The Go-Ahead Group has been chosen by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to operate 24 routes in the outer Dublin area. The... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 9th, 2017 - 1790 Views

Children and young people from Dublin 8 are taking part in an art project that will see a section of the hoarding erected around the new children’s hospital transformed to a design of their creation.A group from the Rialto Youth Project were the first local group to work on the hoarding, under the... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Aug 9th, 2017 - 2113 Views

The Fountain Senior Citizens had their afternoon tea and dance yesterday in St James Parochial Hall. Delicious cake, tea and home cooked beef/ham sandwiches where available as well as a little wine for those who needed a little courage to get on the dance floor. Dean Forester sang old favourites like... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jul 26th, 2017 - 2963 Views

Pearse and Deirdre Lyons held four opening nights the weekend of the 21st of July 2017. Guests were brought into the new museum (left of the former Church Of Ireland now Distillery) where they were treated to a 20 minute movie recanting the history of the Liberties and Lyons personal attachment to the...