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GADRA's submission (final) to CBC public consultation.
GADRA encourages all residents to make a submission on the Ballymun CBC before the closing date (Friday May 31st 2019). Our submission is attached and we would like to thank all residents for...
Statement from GADRA.
Following queries from residents with regard to the planned meetings this week in the NTA offices, we have clarified that the letter circulated DID NOT come from the NTA but rather a group of resid...
Albert College Park, proposed Metrolink ventilation shaft (draft).
With only 2 days left to closing date for consultation, the TII produce draft drawings of the intervention shaft planned for Albert College park. This structure has a large ground footprint. Please...
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
