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
MetroLink action plan for Residents !
Following our A.G.M. on wednesday 16th October, residents were shocked at TII plans to place a permanent above ground structure and maintenance carpark into Albert College Park. Please consult the ...
GADRA draft submission on the Bus Connects Network Redesign.
Our draft submission is attached below, for your review. Please send us any comments, additions or corrections, so we can finalize our submission. Closing date for submissions is December 3rd 2019....
Leaf Mulch Project.
We are delighted that the communal Leaf Mulch Cages are now in position and ready for you to place leaves in. We have three cages outside Corpus Christi Church on Griffith Avenue and also along the...
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
