There’s a new attempt to application to convert space intended for a market to a convenience shop. The space is on Newmarket and Mill Street in the Liberties – previously where the Green Door Market was. The site was redeveloped several years ago on condition that they had a market space. For the second time, …
Category Archives: Heritage
Liffey Vale Biodiversity centre in Chapelizod & Islandbridge: latest
There’s a brilliant plan to build a biodiversity centre along the north bank of the Liffey, between Chapelizod and Islandbridge, just south of the Phoenix Park. The full project name is the “Cois Abhann Liffey Vale Biodiversity Centre”, which will restore and expand the historic Liffey Vale House, a beautiful Georgian building that has fallen …
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Magazine Fort in Phoenix park renovation: latest news
There’s a plan to renovate the brilliant Magazine Fort, a bastion fort in the Phoenix Park. Built in 1785 (and added to over the years), it’s a brilliant building, but is in terrible condition. In October 2021, the Office of Public Works announced plans to renovate, restore, and protect the building. You can see some …
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The Future of Kilmainham Mill: my submission
Kilmainham Mill has been saved. Dublin City Council has bought the site and recently finished stabilising the structure. A public consultation ran until 3rd November, asking for short feedback on what should the future use be. The length of submissions was limited, so here is the short submission I put in:
The Phoenix Park parking strategy: my thoughts
The draft Phoenix Park parking strategy was published today. It’s here, open for public consultation until 6th June. UPDATE: Neasa Hourigan TD, Cllr. Janet Horner, Feljin Jose and I put in a joint submission, which you can see here. I’ve put a summary of what’s in the plan below, which I’ll eventually work into a …
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Public event: the Future of the Iveagh Markets
The Iveagh Markets are crumbling, but we’re working to save them and eventually get them reopened. To look at the past, present and future of the markets, Patrick Costello and I are hosting a public meeting on Tuesday 14th March 2023, at 7:30pm in the Digital Hub. We’ll be meeting in the ID8 Studio, 157 …
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Guinness Quarter plans: my submission
Diageo and Ballymore are applying for planning permission for a new development in the Liberties, with over 330 homes and a large amount of commercial space. I think it’s a mostly very positive development, and have sent in the submission below. You can check out the (extensive!) planning documents here.