A local group had been pushing the council to get into the building, to make sure it was being cared for – fearing something like this might happen.
Author Archives: Claudia Dalby
Claudia Dalby is a city reporter for Dublin Inquirer. She's especially interested in stories about the southside, transport, and kids in the city. Get in touch at claudia@dublininquirer.com.
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Plans for Edible Garden, Nature Play and Cycle Lane for St James’ Linear Park
It’s the next phase in developing the park along a skinny kilometre of the Luas Red Line from Basin View in the east to Suir Road Bridge in the west.
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Council Pilot Seeks to Tackle Broken Footpaths Where Older People May Fall
A council spokesperson said that €180,000 has been set aside to raise the standard of footpaths in Harold’s Cross and Glasnevin.
Posted inCulture Desk
How an Independent Curator and His Hats Charmed the Art World from the Outside
Tony Strickland has put together a new show at Gallery X on Hume Street.
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Rathmines Group Invites Neighbourhood to Dream of New Public Squares and Car-Free Streets
The Rathmines Initiative is pitching ideas for Mountpleasant Avenue, Wynnefield Road, the firehouse area, and Leinster Cricket Club.
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In Push for Sports Pitch on Council-Owned Site in the Liberties, Councillors Make Move to Gain Leverage
To get council managers to the bargaining table, elected representatives rezoned the site to block their plans. Chief Executive Owen Keegan was not pleased.
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Two New Segregated Cycle Routes Planned from City Centre to Ballsbridge, Clonskeagh Road
The council plans to shield cyclists from cars with bollards at first, and permanent kerbs later.
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When the Footpaths Freeze, Vulnerable Pedestrians Should Just Stay Home, Says Council Chief
But there are ways the council, or other departments, could make sure people are able to do more of what they need to on icy days, say city residents.
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Council Wants Better Data on Road Traffic Collisions to Improve Safety of City Streets, but RSA Won’t Share
The Road Safety Authority cites GDPR as its reason, but deputy commissioner for the Data Protection Commission says that directive shouldn’t prevent the publication of this data.
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In Cabra, a New Project Aims to Link Non-Gardening Garden Owners with Garden-Less Gardeners
The aim is to sow the seeds of friendship – and artichokes (or whatever else they want to grow).