#TheLiberties

by FRG.ie Admin on Apr 25th, 2017 - 2810 Views

Your Culture, Your History, Your Story Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a new neighbourhood initiative taking place for the first time this Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2017. ​ The weekend will see a series of special events and activities taking place in the historical and cultural landmarks... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Jan 24th, 2017 - 3099 Views

Finally! Weaver Park here we come! A statement released from Dublin City Council: ‘I’m pleased to inform you that the tender process for Weaver Park is now complete. The successful contractor, Bracegrade ltd has been appointed and is expected on site in the coming weeks. The contractors programme... 

by Alan Finn on Jul 12th, 2016 - 2259 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 Eoghan Brunkard on Jun 24th, 2014 - 8966 Views

This weeks planning contains the permission for the new Department of Social Protection Building in Cork Street.   AREA 2   COMMERCIAL:   Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 2116/09/x1 Application Type Extension of Duration of Permission Applicant Mr. Vincent Keary Location 10,... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jun 16th, 2014 - 4303 Views

Due to some confusion on our end we are putting last week’s planning permission a little late. The major news this week is that permission as been sought for the second part of the rather large development that is the Hueston Quarter. This will see more retail space, a gym, “a cultural space”,... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Jun 6th, 2014 - 2851 Views

Two stories of note in this week’s planning permission, firstly, the Dublin Whiskey Company is reapplying for permission, the details of their application for their new distillery on Mill Street are immediately below and do not necessitate further summary.  Secondly, it would appear the major development... 

by FRG.ie Admin on May 29th, 2014 - 2370 Views

  Do you love The Liberties area? Do you like meeting new people? Would you like to share your knowledge of Dublin City Centre with visitors? One of Dublin’s most historic streets, Thomas Street is at the heart of the city’s heritage.  As part of The Dubline – Discovery Trail, we are looking... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on May 23rd, 2014 - 3097 Views

A rather large development for the Vicar Street venue on Thomas Street has applied for an extension of duration of permission. At the rear of Vicar Street’s music venue, a new 8 storey hotel is proposed.  The hotel developed will contain up to 194 bedrooms, a bar and restaurant and creative artist... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on May 15th, 2014 - 3238 Views

This week’s Planning Decisions   AREA 2   COMMERCIAL:     Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 2295/14 Application Type Permission Applicant Katarzyna Czarkowska Location Quadrant House, Chapelizod Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 Proposal The development... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on May 8th, 2014 - 2891 Views

  No huge developments this week, except a residential complex was denied permission beside Mount Argus Church.  In other planning related news, however, is the moving of the Thomas Street Welfare Office to Cork Street.  We will keep you posted as we find out more from the DCC and also a thanks... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on May 2nd, 2014 - 3684 Views

The big news in this week’s planning permission is permission has been granted for a large residential development in Clancy Barracks. The residential units will be built in the existing barracks as it is a protected structure. The oldest of the barracks dates from the late 18th century and has been... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Apr 30th, 2014 - 3165 Views

Our apologies for the delay in posting last week’s planning updates, there were a number of technical issues that needed to be contended with but are now running smoothly. The big use in last week’s planning updates (sorry again!) was the regeneration of St Theresa Garden’s has entered an “Observations”... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Apr 17th, 2014 - 4391 Views

The Green Party were the first of the main political parties (and I use that term loosely given their present circumstances) to propose the idea of a directly Elected Mayor for Dublin.  It is an idea that immediately caused controversy, governments, as a rule, are usually quite reluctant to devolve... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Apr 16th, 2014 - 3777 Views

This week’s planning permission updates is reasonably quiet. Eight new houses are being constructed on the South Circular Road just coming into Rialto Village from the James’ Hospital end.     Diageo have applied to make storage alterations to their main brewery on Victoria Quay, to those following... 

by Eoghan Brunkard on Mar 27th, 2014 - 3218 Views

  This weeks planning decisions for Dublin 8,  no major grandbreaking developments.    AREA 2   COMMERCIAL: Area Area 2 – South Central Application Number 2378/14 Application Type Permission Applicant Fourcourt Promotions Location Unit 3, Long Mile Road Business Park, Long... 

by Alan Finn on Jan 14th, 2014 - 2613 Views

Aiken Promotions presents Songs For Lovers – A Valentine Night Spectacular – featuring Jack Lukeman live at Vicar Street, on Friday 14th February 2014. Jack will perform a very special Songs For Lovers concert in the intimate surroundings of Vicar Street on Valentine’s Night, Friday the... 

by Damien Hughes on Dec 21st, 2013 - 17222 Views

Preface: Just To be Clear, My Own Position On A Cork Street Park Due to the articles I’ve written about the potential Cork Street Park, I’ve received some interesting ideas, via email and Facebook, for the use of the space that’s available, and I plan on presenting some of them here... 

by Alan Finn on Dec 21st, 2013 - 5881 Views

The CO-OP market in Newmarket Square, just off Cork Street here in Dublin 8, is a market one must visit. It’s the season of goodwill and a must for shopping! This market is run by volunteers, so therefore there are no big company behind it. It’s right in the middle of Dublin 8, and it sells... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 18th, 2013 - 2696 Views

The Future Creators 2013 kicked off on 5th November with 24 bright and brilliant teenagers from the Liberties and surrounding areas of Dublin. This year the Future Creators group is split almost 50:50, boys to girls, which has really encouraged the project coordinators who are The Digital Hub and the... 

by Damien Hughes on Dec 17th, 2013 - 7206 Views

Here are a series of photos I took earlier today, of the interior of the newly refurbished St. Catherine’s Church on Meath Street. Whilst penning previous articles about the re-opening of the local church, I found it hard to locate images of the new interior online, so I decided to take some pics...