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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
GADRA Draft submission on the proposed vent shaft in Albert College Park!
Please see the attached Draft Submission on the plans for an intervention Shaft in Albert College Park. Please review and send us your comments additions etc, so we can finalise our submission befo...
MetroLink:- NTA plan to take an area in our Public Park the size of 8 Tennis courts, permanently for their Shaft and car park!!
GADRA have contacted all newly elected TD's asking them make representations directly with the NTA/TII on your behalf (see letter below).
As you are aware the NTA/TII have decided to carry ...
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
