After years of campaigning, a community group has pushed Dublin City Council into turning a vacant lot off Dublin 8’s Cork Street into a park. Digging is set to begin next month.
Author Archives: Alistair McConnell
Alistair McConnell is a Dublin Inquirer contributor.
Posted inJul 1st, 2015, Unreal Estate
What’s The Matter With Long Lane?
Long Lane residents have faced regular vandalism and a brush with gangland crime. What is it about this street?
Posted inJun 3rd, 2015, Unreal Estate
Blackpitts Rising: Developers Dust Off Boom-Time Plans
When the crash hit, Blackpitts was left with craters of empty, derelict sites. With over 600 new bed spaces, plus bars, restaurants, offices, and more on the way, can it cope when developers come crawling back?