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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
MetroLink:- Politician calls for Independent Expert to be urgently appointed and for NTA/TII to properly address the Albert College Park vent shaft v Metro Station question.
Please access the following link from Senator Mary Fitzpartick.
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Site Notice:- Glenavon House, 46 Ballymun Rd, D9.
Please refer to the attached photograph of the site notice erected adjacent to a proposed development at Glenavon House, 46 Ballymun road, Dublin 9.
Metrolink. TII replies to GADRA's questions.
Please refer to the attached document (link) it outlines the TII response to GADRA's recent questions.
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
