There are small green spaces like the Mary’s Abbey garden dotted around the city, some still going, some closed for good. What makes some successful in the long-term?
The charity’s CEO says he used an apartment as an office. But “it is supposed to be used for social housing, it should not be an office”, says independent Councillor Anthony Flynn.
More than a year ago, CHAS was criticised for moving out elderly social-housing tenants, and renting to students. Students are still living there, and now the charity wants to buy the land.
A member of The Corps Ensemble noticed the growth in cultural events and practices in Phibsboro – and that it didn’t have a theatre. So they’ve moved in and opened one.
From cutting waste to reducing air miles on products they sell, several businesses in Phibsboro have set themselves goals for being more environmentally friendly.
Perhaps a redeveloped Dalymount Park would be the ideal home for a museum dedicated to the story of Irish football, encompassing everything from Harold Sloan to the Drums.
Some locals have been asking for things like lower speed limits and wider footpaths, but now they say they’re bracing for the impact of three core bus corridors instead.
Back when he played professional football, John Cummins kept his poetry to himself. These days, as poet in residence for Bohemians FC, he can flaunt it pitchside.
The Supply Hub is not the only business in Doyle’s Corner that has had to leave its premises in the last few months. There’s a whole strip now that’s empty, or emptying out: 364 to 374 North Circular Road.
For the Dublin City Council area, a committee recommended increasing the number of areas from nine to 11, and redrawing the shapes of existing areas. Phibsborough is now united, while Drimnagh remains divided.
