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Griffith Avenue and District Residents Association
GADRA – the Griffith Avenue Residents' Association was founded in 1974 for the purpose of representing the interests of residents of the c.1000 households along the avenue and adjacent roads, and has operated continuously since then. The Associations committee meets monthly. The annual general meeting is normally held in September and is open to all residents. The Association also maintains contact with other residents' associations in the area, and is part of other residential network’s.
Our Latest News Updates
Bus Connects update
Dear Resident,
GADRA recently received a status update (via email) in relation to the BusConnects Core Bus Corridores Project. Please refer to the following link.
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Albert College Park Vent Shaft. TII/NTA hosted an 'update' meeting on 22nd March 2021 !
Dear Resident, the NTA/TII hosted an online 'update' meeting at 1700 hrs on 22nd March 2021. Please refer to the attached slides that were presented by the NTA/TII at the said meeting. Additionall ...
History of our area
Glasnevin is said to have been founded by Saint Mobhi in the sixth century as a monastery. St. Columba of Iona is thought to have studied under St. Mobhi, Iona Road in Glasnevin named in his honour.
When Norman King of England Henry II arrived in 1171, he took control of much land, and then parcelled it out amongst his supporters. Glasnevin ended up under the jurisdiction of Finglas Abbey. Laurence O'Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, took responsibility for Glasnevin
