Strong public support has been revealed for a public lido at George’s Dock
70% of residents support the recreational use of the historic dock, which currently sits empty. A recent public consultation involving over 2,000 submissions reveals overwhelming support for transforming Dublin’s George’s Dock into a public swimming pool or lido – with more than 70% of residents favouring recreational use of the historic dock. 90% of those […]
4 months ago
Petition to save Merchant’s Arch hits over 20,000 signatures
The petition has been live since just yesterday, but has already garnered huge attention. Since the news broke that Merchant’s Arch, the iconic archway in Temple Bar may be replaced by a hotel, the response on social media and beyond has been huge. According to our friends at JOE, the Temple Bar Residents Association said […]
5 years ago
Iconic Dun Laoghaire corner shop closes its doors after 35 years
If you live anywhere within the vicinity of DL, you’ll have hit up Dun Leary’s Last Corner Shop at some stage. Whether it’s for the local newspaper from your home county, sausages and rashers that are cheaper than Tesco’s or a last minute bottle of wine, this place had it all and served the people […]
5 years ago
Capel Street/Parliament Street traffic-free trial extended by DCC following Twitter backlash
This just goes to show, Twitter can be powerful. Yesterday evening, Dublin City Council announced on the app that the pedestrianisation of Capel Street and Parliament Street was due to finish up this weekend, after 11 successful weeks of the additional outdoor space being enjoyed by over 300,000 people. Over the last 11 weeks, more […]
5 years ago
Highlights from Kellie Harrington’s homecoming yesterday
Seeing Kellie Harrington’s close-knit community come together to celebrate her homecoming couldn’t have been more perfectly timed and more necessary, lifting the spirits of the nation! As is clear from every interview she’s given, you couldn’t find a person more deserving of a heroes welcome. At every opportunity she’s advocated for more funding for local […]
5 years ago
There’s an open air rooftop cinema coming to Dublin!
Dublin City Council has approved plans for a rooftop cinema and restaurant to be built on the top floor of a multi-storey car park. The new venue will be located on top of the Trinity Street car park behind Dame Street, and there are also plans for a gallery and exhibition area on the fifth […]
5 years ago