As the show’s opening approaches, the artists say they aren’t sure what to make of the fact that the hotel owner hasn’t raised an eyebrow at the subject matter.
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A step forward for council plans to revamp Meath Street, widening footpaths, adding trees, reducing parking
Dublin City Council has started a public consultation as part of the process of applying to itself for planning permission.
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In the Liberties, St James Parochial Hall remains closed despite locals’ offers to help reopen it
It’s the third community centre the area has lost in recent years, after Carman’s Hall and the Donore Avenue Youth and Community Centre.
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In the Liberties, a push to breathe life back into the empty Rupert Guinness Theatre
A spokesperson for NCAD said it’s in talks with Diageo about what to do with the old 600-seat venue, including the possibility of a community use.
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The “cultural space” off Francis Street meant to compensate for the loss of the Tivoli Theatre is still mostly used as storage
“We have a proposal put together regarding the future use” of the space, said a spokesperson for the Staycity aparthotel, which opened in January 2022 and hosts it.
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Oliver Bond Celtic FC plays home games as far away as Raheny
“It’s crazy, with all the struggles that are within the inner city, something should be done,” says Eddie Keogh, chairman of the club.
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New Pub with Two Beer Gardens Opens in Tailors’ Hall, An Taisce’s Historic Headquarters
Publican Paul Clinton says the seating areas outside the pub are part of the legal licensed area, but are not beer gardens. “It’s furniture on the grounds.”
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Residents Push Back at Proposal to Knock Liberties Buildings for an Aparthotel
A developer has applied for planning permission to demolish two houses and a mews and build a five-storey aparthotel on the corner of Mark’s Alley West.
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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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Still No Concrete Plans for Filling Cultural Space at Former Tivoli Theatre Site, Just a Proposal for a Steel Gate
Staycity say they are considering various options for the arts and cultural spaces, and want to put the square behind a gate to prevent anti-social behaviour at night.