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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
Corpus Christi Parish Hall.
Archbishop Farrell, replies to GADRA's letter in relation to Corpus Christi Parish Hall. Please refer to the attached link in order to review.
Reply from Archbishop Farrell, in relation to Corp...
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'Darkness into Light' walk May 7th at 4.15am!
DCU Students Union are organising Pieta's House 'Darkness into Light' on Saturday 7th May at 4.15am. The 5km walk is starting from the 'U' building on the main DCU campus. Please refer to the at...
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Meeting 4, GADRA/RINA 12th April 2022
GADRA and RINA (Metrolink (TII) assigned Independent Expert) conducted a meeting on the 12th April 2022. Please refer to the link below to revied a document outlining the meeting notes:-
Meeting 4, G...
Read MoreHistory 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.
It is thought that the Battle of Clontarf was fought on the banks of the River Tolka in 1014 (a field called the bloody acre is supposed to be part of the site). The Irish defeated the Danes in a battle, in which 7,000 Danes and 4,000 Irish died.
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
