Welcome
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
Leaf Mulch Project.
As a follow up on the leaf mulch presentation given at the GADRA AGM on 16th October, we are now making available on our website, short video clips on the subject, -generated and provided by DCC.&n...
BusConnects
NTA announced the revised plans for the Dublin Area Bus Network Redesign. Public consultation closes on Dec 3rd. Both routes 11 and 13 are gone. This new design is in response to the 50000 submissi...
BusConnects
NTA announce the revised proposals of the network redesign for the Dublin area Bus Network will be published on Tuesday 22nd October and will give details to Councilors and P...
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
