a large three-storey over basement house built in the 1840s has all the lovely period details of Victorian houses – ornate plasterwork sash windows – along with unfussy modern decor The front hall has a travertine marble floor while reception rooms and staircases have half-panelled walls and are mostly painted a creamy shade Curtains have been replaced by blinds in nearly all rooms It’s in meticulous walk-in condition – one of the owners is There’s no need for the owners to look for one of the saunas proliferating along south county Dublin’s coastline after a swim at Seapoint beach just across the road – they’ve got one at home: upstairs The homes on Trafalgar Terrace were built between 1844 and 1855 and the terrace named to commemorate the 50th jubilee of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 Number 13 is apparently named after Emma Hamilton The terrace is a cul-de-sac parallel to but above the Blackrock-to-Sandycove coast road opposite a narrow strip of communally maintained lawn The terrace looks clear over the roofs of houses opposite on Brighton Vale Two large interconnecting reception rooms open off the front hall The house is high enough to offer clear sea views even from the tall ground-floor sash window The couple say these rooms come into their own at Christmas They spend more of their time in the kitchen/garden room at the back of the house now reconnected to the upstairs level and turned into a flexible space with an interconnecting family room/gym ground floor – a sleek narrowish timber-floored space with kitchen counters and cabinets on both sides opening into a good-sized breakfastroom/garden room with two Velux windows and glazed doors/windows opening on to the back garden and [ What will €350,000 buy in Madeira, France, Spain, Sardinia and Co Mayo?Opens in new window ] off a landing lit by a tall part-stained glass window there’s a good-sized study/office with fitted desk and bookshelves; it’s on the first return There are four double bedrooms on the first and second floors The main first floor bedroom stretches the width of the house and has two tall sash windows overlooking the sea This is the drawingroom in some Trafalgar houses fine centre rose and fireplace with a marble mantelpiece It has a wall of Bob Bushell wardrobes and an en suite with bath and shower There’s a second double bedroom on this floor at the back and two more bedrooms on the top a double en suite bedroom stretching the width of the house at the front [ Classic Kenny-built five-bed in Mount Merrion for €1.55mOpens in new window ] The family bathroom is up a few more stairs at the very top of Hamilton House: the sauna is on the left, the steam room on the right as you enter, with a large clawfoot bath in the centre. The basement is large, with lots of built-in storage in the wide hall, floored with tiles, and there’s underfloor heating throughout. The basement rooms – connected by frosted glass sliding doors hanging from a rail – have walnut floors and underfloor heating. The family room at the rear is smartly fitted out and has a “dancing flames” fireplace; the room at the front is fitted out as a gym but could be used as another bedroom or downstairs office. A smart downstairs toilet has jazzy wallpaper; the large boot/utility room at the back has room for two double freezers as well as washer and dryer and the family’s bikes. There’s access to the basement from the door under the front stairs and a door at the side of the house at the back, where the owners have developed a pretty fern garden. Shrubs and bushes line the stone walls at the sides of the back garden, where a good-sized patio opens on to lawn. A tall wicker fence at the end will be replaced by a new wall: the owners, downsizing after living there for 25 years because their children have moved out, are moving into a mews at the bottom of the garden. The owners have residents’ permit parking on the cul-de-sac at the front. They both swim and cycle and say the road has been quieter and of course safer for cycling since the once-controversial change to the road layout, which is one way towards Blackrock in front of Trafalgar Terrace, with a cycle lane beside it. Hamilton House, 13 Trafalgar Terrace, Monkstown, Co Dublin, a 432sq m (4,640sq ft) four/five-bedroom property, is for sale for €3.25 million through Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty. Frances O'Rourke, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about homes and property Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of surrounded by his loving family at Marymount Hospice Sadly missed by his loving sons and their mother Majella O’Connor Ltd; On Monday (May 5th) from 2.00pm to 3.00pm Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Tuesday (May 6th) in the Sacred Heart Church Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium Cork for Service at 1.00pm which can be viewed Here Marymount Hospice Please leave your personal message for Alex’s family on the condolence section below. “He fought the good fight, he finished the race” Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday, memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one. Rip.ie, The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland LEADERS IN THE CLUBHOUSE: Conor Dillon, PGA in Ireland Manager pictured at the launch of the 2025 Irish PGA Championship at Monkstown Golf Club with club officials Cian McNamara, Head Professional; Michael Doorley, Chairman; Gavin O’Neill, Captain; Martin Stuart, President; Rosemary O’Connor, Captain of the Ladies Club and David O'Sullivan, General Manager. Also included is Seamus McGrath, TD. Picture: Niall O'Shea which was won by Paul McGinley at Fota Island on its last Leeside visit Monkstown’s selection as host venue cements its rising reputation as a modern world-class golfing experience after a major outlay on course enhancements “The members are thrilled with this,” said captain Gary O’Neill “We’ve about 1,300 members; 200 of those would be juveniles we’ve completely redone the bunkers over the whole 18 holes and that would amount to an expenditure of close to €1 million which is not insignificant in any language and this is a great statement for the Irish PGA Championship to come here and showcase what we have to our members “We’re really excited to see how will they play the course and how will they play the different shots so next August will be a celebratory time for the club.”  The historic trophy was raised 10 times by Harry Bradshaw and Christy O’Connor Snr while Pádraig Harrington famously won both of his Open Championships within a week of Irish PGA success and Simon Thornton have come to dominate the event That quartet of DP World Tour veterans have captured 12 of the last 14 editions I don’t envisage it being as low as some people believe,” said head professional Cian McNamara one of his strongest assets is he can control scoring the way he sets up this course anywhere from nine-to-ten-under is the kind of scoring I envisage in nice weather There’s some nice opportunities for the person who wins it some of the exemption events into the DP World or Challenge Tour have got much tighter they need to win this event.” Plenty of rising stars will be seeking to make a breakthrough “There are some serious young pros coming through and the Irish PGA is a great footing for young pros to cut their teeth and go onto bigger things,” said general manager David O’Sullivan “Cian and I have played in the event on numerous occasions and we know the stature of the event and the profile that it brings to clubs “It’s the flagship event on the PGA circuit and to show where we’ve gotten to at Monkstown Golf Club.”  The course upgrade has seen a large programme of bunker repositioning undertaken while new technology will ensure those sand traps remain playable in all weather conditions Those modernisations saw Monkstown crack the Irish Golfer Top 100 courses for the first time in 2025 “The way golf evolves with technology and ball advancements stronger players play the game is different,” explains O’Sullivan “It’s great that Monkstown were able to envisage this “If there was a bunker 150 yards back from a green we have put in bunkers further up towards the green “It’s modelling the golf course with the changes in the game of golf to safeguard it for the next number of years “We set up the golf course for our members the professional players are going to see the teeth of the golf course showing.” O’Sullivan expects to draw plenty of eyeballs from the wider golfing - and sporting - public and Cork are great supporters of all sports “There’ll be a lot of people not attached to Monkstown Golf Club who will be interested in the event “We’ll have spectators coming out to view the pros playing and testing themselves on Monkstown Golf Club.” PGA in Ireland manager Conor Dillon hailed the club for its transformative development “We were very keen to bring the championship to Munster and Monkstown is an ideal venue for it,” he said “The upgrades and improvements have enhanced the club offering Monkstown has one of the best PGA teams in the country.” From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? 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If you would like to manage your push notification preferences, you can do so here  LONGREADS Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about Xiao Long Bao - crabmeat and pork soup dumplings at China Tang in Monkstown While there has been devastation in the industry it hasn’t deterred new places from opening Empty premises can really drag an area down so it was welcome news that two new restaurants were replacing them — China Tang in what was Victoria Asian Cuisine and a branch of the seemingly ever sprouting Sprout & Co in E&C China Tang is the latest venture by Ryon Wen and Ian Keegan who’ve blazed their way around Dublin with spots like Little Dumpling in Smithfield the dynamic duo have moved into the seriously sexy world of Chinese haute cuisine Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel The PGA in Ireland has announced that its flagship event The Irish Championship will take place from August 4th – 7th 2025 at Monkstown Golf Club in Cork This will be the 115th staging of the event but the first time it has visited Monkstown having last been in the Cork area in 1997 at Fota Island when Paul McGinley took the title Monkstown is a golfing stalwart of the region and over the last number of years course improvements and investment in infrastructure have seen it flourish In the last two years alone over €900k has been spent on a full course bunker upgrade the addition of an expansive short game practice facility and a 10-bay golf academy with Trackman room and custom fitting centre Conor Dillon said; “This event first took place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in 1907 and in 2025 we will see the 115th staging of the championship “It’s a hugely significant event with a who’s who of past winners including such names as Christy O’Connor Snr and Harry Bradshaw who won it ten times each Other names adorning the trophy are Padraig Harrington as well as Damien McGrane “At the PGA we were very keen to bring the championship to Munster and Monkstown is an ideal venue for it The upgrades and improvements have enhanced the club offering and with David O’Sullivan (General Manager) and Cian MacNamara (Professional) as well as his assistants Monkstown has one of the best PGA teams in the country “We are really looking forward to the championship in August and I’m sure everyone at Monkstown will be treated to a festival of golf and will make this an event to remember on the Elavon PGA in Ireland circuit.” Chairman Michael Doorley commented: “We are delighted that this prestigious event is coming to Monkstown this year and we are looking forward to making it a memorable event for all concerned “In our initial discussions we all felt that this event was too exciting and too much of an opportunity for the club to miss out on and we have already started planning selling pro-am teams and discussing ideas for the event “Here at Monkstown we are determined to make this one of the stand-out events on the 2025 PGA in Ireland circuit and we are sure we can help deliver on that promise for the players Irish PGA region and also for our members and visitors who will come to watch the best PGA professionals in Ireland.” FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT CONTACT: Conor Dillon, PGA in Ireland Manager, conor.dillon@pga.org.uk David O’Sullivan, General Manager Monkstown GC, manager@monkstowngolfclub.com Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Irish Golfer news straight to your inbox document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a495857d3ce004c3db9b9107bbdb2be8" );document.getElementById("a75f86a167").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy & Terms of Service apply Address:Match Play Media LimitedThe Kinsealy GrangeChapel RoadPortmarnockCounty DublinD13 A5R2 Tel: +353-1-5036090+353-1-5036099Email: info@matchplaymedia.ie © Match Play Media 2018 – 2025 | All rights reserved. No information on this website may be reproduced without written permission from Match Play Media. | Privacy Policy | Website by FlyingFish.ie Pictured at the launch of the 2025 Irish PGA Championship at Monkstown Golf Club were Martin Travers, Course Superintendent; David O'Sullivan, General Manager and Cian McNamara, Head PGA Professional. the event is the centrepiece of the Irish PGA season and always attracts the best PGA professionals in Ireland as well as many touring professionals It’s the first time in nearly 30 years that the competition will take place in Cork Back in 1997 Paul McGinley won the championship when it was held at Fota Island McGinley finished ahead of John McHenry and David Higgins That win in Fota was the first of four Irish Championships for McGinley This will be just the fourth time the event will be played in Cork staging the event in 1940 when Fred Daly was the winner and again in 1963 when Christy O’Connor Snr won his fifth championship Monkstown’s selection as the host venue for the 2025 staging is a just reward for the work that has taken place in the club over the past three years PGA in Ireland Manager pictured at the launch of the 2025 Irish PGA Championship at Monkstown Golf Club with club officials Cian McNamara Captain of the Ladies Club and David O'Sullivan academy and short game areas was developed in 2022 and this was followed by a major course plan to rebunker the entire course Over 2023 and 2024 the bunkers on the back nine were completely revamped and all of the remaining bunkers had structural upgrades with the size Roscommon based designer Ken Kearney was and the man behind the design changes and following positive feedback from members the green light was given for the front nine The club in currently in the final stages of work on the front nine and these will be opened for play early this summer a number of teeing areas were rebuilt and an intensive sanding programme also took place to improve playability in winter and through the summer Last week Club Officers were joined by Conor Dillon from the PGA in Ireland as the event was officially launched The four days in August will start on Monday 4th with a pro-am and that will be followed by three rounds of golf when the eventual winner will take home the prestigious title Conor Dillon said; “We are really looking forward to the championship in August and I’m sure everyone at Monkstown will be treated to a festival of golf and will make this an event to remember on the Elavon PGA in Ireland circuit " The upgrades and improvements have enhanced the club offering and with David O’Sullivan (General Manager) and Cian MacNamara (PGA Professional) as well as his assistants “This event first took place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in 1907 and in 2025 we will see the 115th staging of the championship "Other names adorning the trophy are Padraig Harrington as well as Damien McGrane Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork with our daily newsletter straight to your inbox Please click here for our privacy statement. 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Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Councillor Jim O’Leary Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council with boxer Laragh Brien Monkstown Boxing Club at the official opening of the new boxing facility Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council officially opened a new boxing training facility in Mounttown providing Monkstown Boxing Club and local clubs with a dedicated space to train and improve their overall health and well-being located to the rear of the Mounttown community facility was completed as part of the Sports Facilities Strategy Space to Play and forms part of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s ongoing programme of improvements which aligns with our Corporate Goals The design of the facility was carefully planned to maximise the space and create a welcoming environment for users The boxing training area runs east to west while support facilities such as changing rooms and storage are located at the front of the site The pavilion includes a large flexible hall space with clear storey lighting and natural ventilation "We are thrilled to see the new boxing pavilion come to life in Mounttown," said Councillor Jim O’Leary "This facility was identified as part of our Sports Facilities Strategy and its completion reflects our commitment to providing top-notch resources for our local clubs and residents in order to keep our population active and engaged." has been instrumental in addressing social issues in the area and has seen success with athletes like Jack Marley representing Ireland in the recent Olympics The collaboration and high standard of the new pavilion are a testament to the dedication and hard work of all involved Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council would like to acknowledge the positive co-operation and contributions made by Monkstown Boxing Club Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: "Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has the highest participation rate in sport per capita in the Country and facilities like these hugely benefit the local clubs and residents and ensure our population can remain active This facility will support local clubs and other groups to achieve their goals and foster community spirit The delivery of this improvement project aligns with many of our sporting objectives policies and strategies which promotes the provision and management of high-quality sporting and recreational infrastructure throughout the County in partnership with clubs" The new facility was constructed in a previously used carpark and the removal of these carparking spaces aligns with the objectives of our Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 which seeks to review opportunities to reallocate public parking spaces to alternative public amenity uses Sports facilities recently delivered by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council include six refurbished grass pitches an all-weather pitch at Oatlands College and a skills wall at Stonebridge Park we will be delivering new sports facilities at Shankill Tennis Club delivering floodlights at Kilbogget Park running track commencing the Cabinteely Sports Pavilion and the Shanganagh Park Phase 1 development Report a problem with the Council E-mail: info@dlrcoco.ie has had several smart makeovers in the past few decades: the villa-style house had already been extended when the vendors bought it at the peak of the property boom they’ve put their own stamp on the house with a number of changes that include installing a new kitchen decorative detail that has the practical advantage of silencing the noise of traffic from busy Monkstown Road a 170sq m (1,830sq ft) four- to five-bedroom end-terrace house is now for sale for €1.395 million through Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty The couple bought it at auction in 2007 for €1.45 million Number 3 is a villa-style upside-down house with a wide gravelled path leading past curved box hedging and pretty herbaceous borders to the front steps These lead up to the bright blue original front door of number 3 which runs from the front to the back of the house [ What will €165,000 buy in France, Turkey, Spain, Sweden and Co Leitrim?Opens in new window ] The top floor has a simple if slightly unusual layout the diningroom on the left opening into a compact kitchen and an outdoor decked terrace at the same level to the back French doors open from the kitchen on to the terrace as do separate double doors from the livingroom making the stonewalled terrace effectively an outdoor room Surrounded by old stone walls and dotted with potted plants it’s a pretty space with views across to the Dublin mountains The livingroom has a sash window at the front and two tall narrow recessed windows on either side of the fireplace; a marble mantelpiece surrounds the wood-effect condensing gas fire Glazed pocket doors on the left open into a double-height diningroom with a dramatic arched ceiling with a skylight The diningroom has a sash window with working shutters matching that in the livingroom and an open fireplace with tall shelved alcoves on either side Floor-to-ceiling storage is hidden behind panels The diningroom opens directly into the kitchen/breakfastroom where a movable island stands on top of a glazed panel looking down to the hall below; above is an arched skylight Smart kitchen units are painted charcoal grey and the island and counter are marble-topped A railed corner in the kitchen has an exposed granite wall and piping from a wood-burning stove in the study below An easily-negotiated spiral staircase – wide with open-tread solid oak steps – in a corner of the livingroom leads to the bottom floor as well as a family bathroom and utility room The main bedroom at the front of the house has a sash window with a deep windowsill built-in wardrobes behind tongue-and-groove panels and an en suite toilet [ Look inside: Elegant Victorian on Burlington Road with spacious back garden and wine cellar for €2.75mOpens in new window ] The fully tiled family bathroom has a deep free-standing copper bath in an alcove and a step-in shower. A utility room with built-in shelving and a Belfast sink opens off the downstairs hall on the right at the back – and a door on the left opens into a handsomely fitted-out study: it has built-in shelving, partly-exposed granite walls and a wood-burning stove in the corner. French doors open into the garage, which could, subject to planning permission, be converted to more accommodation. Dublin and formerly of Richard Barrett & Co Passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side after a short illness Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Tom Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Kathleen (Kathy) CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one The renovated exterior of Monkstown Schoolhouse A historical photo of Monkstown Schoolhouse Eleanor FleggFri 21 Mar 2025 at 03:30Old buildings are an embodiment of our history They were made from natural materials – that was all that was available – and fashioned by skilled craftspeople without sophisticated machinery old buildings can outlive their original purpose and may become a burden to those responsible for their upkeep Any works done to maintain or improve it must adhere to architectural heritage protection guidelines and any works done on the building will be subject to inspection by the local authority Government grants are available via the Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme but these typically cover only a portion of the costs Restoring and repurposing a building to conservation standards is neither easy nor cheap Monkstown Parish Schoolhouse on the Carrickbrennan Road in Monkstown has recently been repurposed as a community hall With works carried out to conservation standards it’s an example of how a formerly worrisome and decaying structure can be given a new lease of life It’s an elegant piece of Georgian architecture with a fascinating story behind it the Church of Ireland parish was one of the wealthiest in Dublin surrounded by fields sloping down to the sea was described as the “fairest country church in Ireland” being the only Church of Ireland church between Ringsend and Bray with prosperous Protestants driving out from the city in their horse-drawn carriages for Sunday service an advertisement in Saunder’s Newsletter (1779) outlined the pattern of education The school instructed “the distressed offspring of Protestant parents” in useful work and religion To “preserve them from the influence of bad company and bad example,” the children were also clothed “lodged in a convenient house provided for the purpose a substantial two-storey building directly behind the church with separate classrooms for boys and girls on the ground floor and accommodation for the teacher above The money to build it was raised from 30 subscribers including the three main land owners in Monkstown Blackrock and Stillorgan – Lord Henry FitzGerald which would have purchased four horses or employed a skilled tradesman for a year The new schoolhouse opened in 1791 with 80 pupils and most were provided with “a comfortable breakfast.” The children were also taught practical skills A rhyme published in Walker’s Magazine (1800) wrote: “If we desire to see the children’s friend To Monkstown School our willing steps we bend: the modest Georgian church was extended and modified beyond recognition The architect John Semple (1801-1882) designed an extravaganza of towers and turrets that still looks unusual today it went over-budget and met with mixed reviews The Dublin Penny Journal (1857) described is as a “perversion of judgment and taste.” the poet John Betjeman described the church as “bold its eccentric architecture makes a strong contrast with the sober symmetry of the schoolhouse The National Board of Education was established in 1831 education was made compulsory for children between the ages of six and 14 but many children from poor families still slipped through the net Monkstown Parish School was put under the auspices of the National Board in 1878 and continued in use as a school until it closed in 1986 pupil numbers had declined and the building was in poor condition Between the closure of the school and its current restoration There were various proposals to repurpose the building but ownership was not straightforward – the schoolhouse is owned by the Representative Body of the Church of Ireland – and finances were tight Everyone says to knock it down – but there’s beautiful architecture and craftsmanship As a protected structure in a conservation area there was an obligation to care for the schoolhouse but any restoration must fall within conservation guidelines Because it was intended for public use and as a residential structure the works must also adhere to fire safety regulations Works included the removal of non-original internal walls and a new extension to accommodate toilets windows and period features were restored to conservation standard The plans were drawn up by Tony Mullen Architects a construction company specialising in conservation restorations “Tony Mullen came to us and asked if we’d tender for the project,” says Frank Davis of Clonlough “He was very precise that we were to keep the original structure and features intact.” is the fourth generation of his family to work in construction “My great-great grandfather was a slater,” he says Since the original roof was largely intact individual beams had to be removed one-by-one “It would be a lot cheaper to strip it all out and rebuild it,” Davis admits The existing glass was preserved and the building re-plastered with lime mortar “Old buildings are beautiful to me,” Davis says “They look run down and shabby when you walk in the door But there’s beautiful architecture and craftsmanship behind them If you want to bring them back to the original Hegarty (Monkstown) On April 21st 2025, peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the tender and loving care of the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at St. Brigid’s Ward at the Mercy University Hospital, JOHN, (De Puy, Johnson and Johnson, Ringaskiddy), beloved husband of Oona (nee Stephenson) and loving father of David, Morgan and Ellen. Sadly missed by his loving family, sisters Anne and Noreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at Sullivans Funeral Home, Turners Cross on Wednesday (23rd) from 5.00pm until 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (24th) at 11.00am in the Sacred Heart Church, Monkstown, followed by burial afterwards at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carrigaline. If you would like to make a donation to the chosen charity please click on the button below. used its space to its fullest and worked well with touches here and there to bring out the family’s creativity Owned by Irish artist Isobel Henihan and her husband Ian Kenny the 94sq m (1,012sq ft) property was designed by Henihan’s father Nestled in complete seclusion off the sought-after Monkstown Hill – a stone’s throw to Monkstown village and the seafront – the three-bedroom home is hidden, thanks to striking granite walls that enclose the site. An open-plan kitchen, living and dining space forms the heart of this house. Bathed in light thanks to its dual aspect, the kitchen also has a large roof light to illuminate the culinary space. It is well kitted out with Fisher & Paykel appliances and has a movable island, while floor-to-ceiling glazed doors allow seamless connection with indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor spaces are really what make Summergrove Orchard quite special. Besides interest from old granite walls – with the added feature of an old arched pedestrian gate – well-stocked raised beds and mature olive trees provide a sheltered, private spot for outdoor dining. A second gated courtyard has an elevated glass garden room that Isobel often uses to create her contemporary landscapes. It is also used as a second living space and is heated electrically. Three bedrooms – the principal of which is en suite with a wall of fitted wardrobes – all have wide-plank timber flooring and lie adjacent to a well-appointed family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have wonderful views as they overlook the private terraces. The property has private parking – as rare as hen’s teeth, given its location – and offers unrivalled access to cafes and restaurants. It’s also close to the Dart and bus routes, while a tennis club and four yacht clubs are just a short stroll away. The owners love the “calm, peace and uniqueness” of their B3-rated home but, upsizing due to a growing family, have placed Summergrove Orchard on the market through Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty, seeking €1.15m. Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables Passed away peacefully in Blackrock Hospice on the 18th of April 2025 Predeceased by his wife Kay in 2013 and his four sisters Kathleen beloved father of Deirdre Doyle and Barry Sheridan will be cherished by his brother Padraig and his four granddaughters Katie also missed very much by his daughter-in-law Marianna and son-in-law Rodney A94 X308 on Tuesday 22nd April from 5pm to 7pm Michael's farewell will take place in Mount Jerome Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd April at 4pm To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454. Taking inspiration from their late father, Peter, who was a builder, their company Oakwood Group refurbished a four-bed semidetached house in Monkstown and built a further two semidetached houses on the large corner site. With fastidious attention to detail, the fitout of the three houses is excellent and the only thing missing is downstairs flooring. The refurbished semidetached four-bed at number 34, with an asking price of €1.35 million selling through, has a gravelled drive with granite surround, a sittingroom on the right and a playroom/home office on the left of the ground floor. The kitchen has a generous living area, partially walled off, with soft-close oak doors, a Belfast sink, brass accessories, white quartz countertops and AEG appliances. Michael Cox did the kitchens, utilities and wardrobes in all three houses. There’s a large utility room, cleverly fitted with a range of units and presses. Sliding doors open into the southwest-facing landscaped garden. The 192 sq m (2,066 sq ft) A2-rated has four bedrooms upstairs; the main bedroom has mirrored wardrobes edged in brass surrounds and an en suite wet room with Italian wall and floor tiles. On the second floor is a large attic room, perfect for a second living area or generous study. Killiney Hill can be seen from the triple-glazed windows. The second house, 34A, has a similar look and feel with a smaller area of 121 sq m (1,302 sq ft). It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is on the market seeking €895,000. The back of the house has a slant as it and the adjoining 34B had to be aligned to the corner site. Everything in the first house is replicated here, the Michael Cox wardrobes and smart kitchens, the Villeroy & Boch bathrooms and in the landing, there’s a solar-powered Velux window. Finally, the third house at 34B has some fine architectural details, not least a curved wall, and a large porthole window over the front door, which lies to the side of the house. A large sunny kitchen has a dual aspect, one is a box bay window which would be perfect with a built-in bench for seating, and large sliding doors open on to the terraced garden with parking. The livingroom lies on the far side of the hall and there’s a utility and guest loo on this floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, the principal has a wet room en suite with the same lovely Italian tiling and the two bedrooms to the back have a gentle curve, following the exterior line of the house. This third house has an area of 112 sq m (1,205 sq ft) and is seeking €875,000. Windsor Park is just off Stradbrook Road, making it a 15-minute walk to Monkstown village and 20 minutes to the Dart station at Salthill. It’s an easy walk for a dip at Seapoint, or a brisk walk on the east and west piers at Dún Laoghaire. The houses at 34, 34A and 34B Windsor Park are being brought to market by Russell Estate Agents. Miriam Mulcahy, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property The house has a charming exterior, painted a soft pink and white with a well-maintained front garden and parking for three to four cars. There is a mews house to the side that is not included in the sale. Inside, the hall branches off in two directions towards the stairs – a legacy of the original design of the house, when the staff quarters were downstairs and the family occupied the upper floors. There are two bright bedrooms to the left and a large kitchen with granite-topped timber units, an Aga and a tiled floor on the right. New owners could look at knocking the dividing walls through the many rooms at this level and achieving a large kitchen/dining/livingroom if they wished. Beyond the kitchen is another hall with a shower room, a utility and a door to the garden. The long, tranquil, well-planted garden is sure to be one of the many selling points of this 280sq m (3,015sq ft) property. It’s absolutely lovely, with the pink facade of the house at one end echoed in the end wall of terraced houses on Belgrave Square, faded to a muted pink. These bookends create a secret-garden ambience, added to by old stone walls and a private, locked gate that opens into Belgrave Square. A third of the garden is taken up by a large patio just outside the house, perfect for eating outside, and it’s a sun trap due to an old stone wall dividing the garden with an arch in it. There’s a small conservatory overlooking the garden at the top of the stairs on the first floor, and there’s a shower room beside it. Running on the side of the house are two narrow rooms divided by steps used as studies; the second is a well-furnished study with a solid desk and plenty of shelving. The drawingroom is to the front of the house, overlooking the sea. The windows are tall and wide, with a Georgian six-over-six panes. The floor is pitch pine, and an impressive grey marble fireplace lies at the end of the room. At the far end of the drawingroom is a small eyrie, up some steps with windows on both walls. It feels like a tiny turret room, with benches to sit on and enjoy the wonderful sea views, extending right over Dublin Bay. Interconnecting doors open into the livingroom; this is another well-proportioned room with gas inset fire, great light thanks to another large window and the same period cornicing and ceiling roses as the drawingroom. It’s easy to imagine these doors thrown open and a host of people being well entertained. The second floor has four bedrooms; they have a charm with their sloping eaves, and new owners may want to update their fitted wardrobes. In keeping with the original layout of the house, none of the bedrooms are en suite – the final bathroom in the house is on a return off this floor. It’s a home full of character, offering a fantastic location, stunning garden and Georgian period features. With the current owners now rightsizing, they have placed Victoria Lodge on the market with Sherry FitzGerald, seeking €2.3 million. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that 16 Enforcement Orders were served on food businesses during the month of September for breaches of food safety legislation 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and officers of the FSAI Nine Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations One Improvement Order was served under the FSAI Act One Prohibition Order was served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in September include: a live rodent running across the floor of a food storage room; a dead rodent caught in a snap trap in a kitchen; clear evidence of a rodent attack on a bag of rice and a dead bird present on the premises; active cockroach infestation beneath a cold service display unit storing uncovered food; inadequate procedures in place to control pests; repeated failure to cease handling raw meat in a premises which could not accommodate the safe storage regular and thorough cleaning; no hot water no soap and no facilities provided for hand washing and drying at the wash hand basin in the kitchen; persistent and recurring failure to comply with food hygiene legislation demonstrating a complete absence of a food safety culture; false or misleading claims on a number of food products said that food businesses must ensure that their premises are fully pest proofed one prosecution was taken by the HSE in relation to: Enforcement Reports Advice Line 0818 33 66 77 Tel +353 1 817 1300Email info@fsai.ie in the devoted and loving care of Fiona and his carer Yolly Beloved husband of the late Frances and loving Dad to David Barry and Fiona; also adored grandfather to Gregory Fiona’s partner Tómas and Patrick’s partner Anna April 26: In The Men’s EYHL 2 Play-Off Semi-Finals Cork C of I and Cookstown overcame Portrane and Cork Harlequins respectively to secure topflight promotion and a place in tomorrow’s final Cork C of I came from behind twice in the first game of the day to eventually beat Portrane with Tiarnan Gaffney producing the decisive goal in the final quarter Cookstown manage to hold off Cork Harlequins to also gain promotion with the Ulster side having to hold firm in the second half to eventually seal the win In the Women’s EYHL2 Play-Off Semi-Finals Portadown made a perfect end to a first EYHL2 campaign sealing promotion and a place in the finals beating Corinthian by a single goal from Emily Adamson Queen’s University became the third Ulster club of the day to secure promotion coming from two goals down to draw level and win the shoot-out Elsewhere the EY Champions Trophy Quarter Finals saw four Men’s and four Women’s sides fight to secure the final places in the EY Champions Trophy Finals Weekend Banbridge made no mistake against Avoca to book another Finals Weekend place with a Johnny McKee hat-trick helping them secure a 6-0 win YMCA produced a stunning final quarter comeback to beat Monkstown 2-1 Oliver Graham and Adam Walker grabbing the crucial goals while YMCA meet Lisnagarvey in the EY Champions Trophy Semi-Finals in Havelock Park on May 3 Old Alex hit Catholic Institute for six in Rosbrien to reach the Finals Weekend with six different scorers helping them overcome Catholic Institute Ulster Elks edged a tight encounter with fellow Ulster side Pegasus with Elks eventually managing to book their place in the Finals Weekend in the Penalty Shoot-Out Old Alex will face Loreto and Ulster Elks will meet Railway Union in the EY Champions Trophy Finals Semi-Finals in Havelock Park on May 3 Cork C of I Scorers: Gearoid Cashman 30’ (PC) Cork Harlequins Scorers: Sam Dale 11’ (FG) Queen’s University 2 [2] – 2 [1] Monkstown Queen’s University progress to the Play-Off Finals with Shoot-Out victory Queen’s University Scorers: Katie Kimber 41’ (PC) Monkstown Scorers: Isabelle Kealy 16’ (PC) Ulster Elks progress to the Semi-Finals with Shoot-Out victory Ulster Elks Scorers: Jessica McMaster 64’ (FG) Facing westwards and overlooking De Vesci Gardens, the terrace was added to the Record of Protected Structures as it “forms a coherent architectural and historical unit, which merits designation,” according to a Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council appraisal. Stipulations at the time of construction were that the terrace be rendered with Portland stone-coloured plaster, a marked departure from designs of tall redbrick Georgian townhouses in the city. Houses here tend to come to the market only when a family is moving on. Recent sales include number 6, which achieved €2.675 million in 2021; number 7, which sold for €2.8 million in 2021; while number 3 achieved €2.8 million when it was on the market seeking €3 million in 2020. Numbers 5 and 6 form a breakfront, creating a central form, and the front roof parapets of both houses support a figure of twins from Roman and Greek mythology: Castor and Pollux. Besides being the emblem of the De Vesci family, after which the terrace is named, the twins are said to be the patron of horsemen, pugilists and sailors, the last of which are said to send favourable winds. Therefore, the location of number 5, which has just come to the market through Sherry FitzGerald, is apt; if you happen to have a boat, you can be on the water within a matter of minutes. The house is just around the corner from a number of yacht and motor boat clubs. Number 5 was purchased by its current owner in 2009 for €2.8 million, and they set about restoring the elegant double-fronted property. “Back then the basement was laid out as six flats, and the house had no heating – but that meant the floors hadn’t been touched or drilled into so all the floors are original,” says the owner. About €500,000 was spent on renovations, and a superb extension was added to the rear. That provided an extended livingroom at garden level and an extended breakfastroom at hall level while it added an en suite for the main bedroom on the top floor. With a wall of glass overlooking the rear garden, it’s all about the night skies overhead as this bathroom has a glass ceiling, which you can see from rear elevation photographs. The owner decided to place the kitchen just inside the front door of this 387sq m (4,165sq ft) house. While being practical it also takes into account its westerly aspect allowing sunlight to the front during daytime with sun to the rear in the evenings. To the rear of a contemporary blue kitchen surrounding a large island lies a breakfastroom, which has access to the rear garden – as does a large livingroom that spans the entire depth of the house – at garden level. To the right of the main hallway lie more formal interconnecting reception rooms, with lovely period features such as an oriel bay window with working shutters, ornate ceiling work and marble fireplaces. Upstairs are four bedrooms: three good sized doubles and a single, while two further bedrooms, one of which was used as a gym, can be found opposite the livingroom at garden level. In addition, the property has a cut stone mews. Measuring 101sq m (1,087sq ft), one en suite double bedroom lies upstairs alongside a living area, while downstairs houses an integral garage and storage room. Between the mews and house is a landscaped garden, designed with minimum maintenance in mind, where an Astroturf lawn is interspersed with topiary hedging and mature plantings. One of the real gems of this terrace is its link to the five acre De Vesci Park opposite, to which all residents have keys. “It’s a fantastic amenity as besides tennis court it has held kids birthday parties and even a neighbours wedding,” says the owner. While there is on-street parking to the front and in the mews garage, there is also parking to the rear on a private gated laneway complete with EV chargers. Number 5 De Vesci Terrace, a spacious elegant Regency house in walk-in condition, a five-minute walk from the village of Monkstown, and Ber exempt as it is a protected structure, is now on the market seeking €3.25 million. Serving the best in South Cork News ProudToBeLocal SearchMonkstown residents protest to protect its islandTara MaherMar 311 min readMembers of Monkstown Community Heritage Group and the Tidy Towns Committee are hosting a public protest meeting tomorrow night Tuesday 1st of April at the Bosun Restaurant to help save its 'island' Cork County Council plan to build a greenway through Monkstown village which means removing the island; an area of greenery that is kept by local resident groups with no plans for its relocation The islandResidents are disputing the plans saying that the overall effect of what the council is proposing is to favour cars A spokesperson for Monkstown Community Heritage Group said "It is more interested in cars than people it's making the village unsafe and destroying its heritage" Both the villages Community Heritage Group and Tidy Towns committee are fighting the plan and say they have offered the council alternative options but claim the planners "won't listen" Local schoolchildren protested at the island about potential dangers from the road plan and villagers have erected 'Save Our Island' signs and covered the trees with white cloth "It is the only bit of green in the village centre and is used by the community who know their home place and what is best Ireland  McCarthy (Castlefarm Road, Monkstown) On January 1st 2025, peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the tender care of the Staff at Marymount, BETTY, beloved daughter of the late Richard and Josephine, loving sister of Joan (O’Connor), Eileen (Cush) and Richard. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother-in-law Dave, sister-in-law Celine, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wonderful circle of friends. The recently-opened China Tang is the latest restaurant from the operators of Hakkahan and Nan There were queues of wellwishers laden with flowers, chocolates and bottles of prosecco all day at Hewett Newsagents in Monkstown, Dublin, on Sunday as the owners of the 75-year-old corner shop prepared to close its doors for the last time. The shop on Carrickbrennan Road in the heart of the village had been in operation since 1949 and was run by Thelma (67) and David Hewett (78) for the past 42 years, after David’s father had a stroke and stepped away from the business. “We literally just closed the door two seconds ago,” Mrs Hewett said in a call on Sunday. “It was emotional. Somebody organised a party outside for us with a gazebo, and the local restaurant made sandwiches. “There were people who came in, meeting up, who hadn’t seen each other for 20 years. People who came to Monkstown when they had no kids and who now have kids in their twenties. We gave the majority of the Sunday papers away for free today.” About half of the shop’s turnover was generated by print media such as newspapers, periodicals and magazines. Mrs Hewett said her husband would get up at 4.30am every day to meet the delivery van drivers. “Retail is a vocation,” she said. Sometimes you have to put on a false self if you are not feeling good, or you have this customer who comes in that irritates you every day. The main thing from it is the happy memories. “When we started in 1949, there was a sort of status attached to selling newspapers. My husband’s father was president of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association and he got to meet De Valera. People trusted us, but all that’s gone now.” Mrs Hewett said the couple only decided to “pull the plug” on the business the week before last. “It’s very sad that single practitioners and sole traders are being run out of the high street,” she said. “We just can’t go on. Most people aren’t reading full news articles any more. They are getting fragments on social media, so why buy print media? “There is a generation that has probably never opened a newspaper. It is very sad there is that generation that are missing out on the value of reading a full article.” Another factor in the decision to close was the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The couple and their daughter would previously have delivered newspapers to a selection of local customers, but this grew fourfold during the pandemic. “But then our customers got so used to getting it at home that when Covid ended, they all still got home deliveries,” she said. “That vintage that we would have in Monkstown, a lot of them have never really come back out. “They got used to watching mass online, so attendance at the church across the road has dramatically fallen. About 10 per cent of our trade depended on that, and only about 1 per cent is still coming now. Many of them are afraid to come out. “Another thing that has killed the paper trade is the end of multiple editions a day like you used to get with the Evening Herald. It would be sent out with a guy on a little motorbike and then thrown at the door. Now everybody gets the news online within two minutes.” Mrs Hewett said she and her husband were “heartbroken” but looking forward to “a new journey”. The premises is available for rent at €30,000 per year, according to ads on property websites. One party has expressed an interest in setting up a coffee shop, but nothing has been signed yet, Mrs Hewett said. Dublin and late of Arnotts and Blackrock College RFC) Beloved husband of Colette and loving Dad of Louise Harry will be reposing on Friday afternoon (6th December) at Fanagans (Carnegies) Funeral Home Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday (7th December) in St Patrick's Church Monkstown followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery The Mass will be streamed using the following: Monkstown Parish Webcam Donations, if desired, to The Orchard Day Centre at www.alzheimer.ie Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A masterclass in elegance look no further than Longford Terrace in Monkstown Seamlessly blending historical grandeur with modern features 10 is a wonderfully restored regency home that spans three levels over a garden level This is an exquisite example of how period charm and contemporary sophistication can exist in perfect harmony you’re immediately struck by the great condition and meticulous attention to detail adorned with intricate ceiling detailing and a magnificent tiled floor ornate cornicing and grand fireplaces serve as timeless reminders of the home’s history while modern upgrades ensure it meets the demands of luxurious living in the 21st century One of the home’s most enviable features is its breathtaking Whether enjoying a morning coffee in the drawing room or entertaining guests in the elegant living spaces the ever-changing seascape is a stunning backdrop with its marble fireplace and original timber flooring while the expansive hand-painted kitchen by Andrew Ryan is a chef’s paradise Fitted with state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances this space is as functional as it is beautiful A spacious utility room provides more storage and prep space so ideal for hosting grand dinner parties or catering to a busy household The upper floors are certainly for rest and relaxation including a main suite that epitomises comfort and luxury Each room features stunning period details with large sash windows flooding the interiors with natural light The opulent family bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath steam shower and exquisite marble finishes creating a spa-like retreat within the home a luxurious home cinema and entertainment room provide the perfect escape for family movie nights while a well-appointed study ensures that working from home can be done in style A guest bedroom and a recently refurbished bathroom by Waterloo complete this level offering comfortable and private accommodation for longer staying guests – of which there are sure to be many Situated just moments from Monkstown village it has easy access to a super selection of boutique shops award-winning restaurants and charming cafés The nearby seafront is perfect for leisurely walks and morning swims at Seapoint with the DART station just a short stroll away and an array of bus routes connecting to Dublin city centre 10 Longford Terrace is a statement of elegance 10 Longford Terrace Monkstown, Monkstown, Co Dublin is on the market for €3,750,000 through Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty (Blackrock). 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Visit Daft.ie’s new Sold Section to explore recent sales and find out more Create an email alert based on the current article This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Clongowes Wood College are safely through to the second round of the Leinster Schools Junior Cup Clongowes completed the list of Leinster Schools Junior Cup quarter-finalists with an impressive victory over CBC Monkstown at Energia Park There was a frantic pace to this from the first whistle Clongowes pushing the phases and CBC content to hit them on the counter peacefully with his loving family by his side and in the tender care of the staff at Marymount Pat and Madge and brother-in-law of Robert and the late Dermot and Richard godchildren and a wide circle of friends and neighbours Requiem Mass on Monday (27th) at 12:00noon in Sacred Heart Church, Monkstown which may be viewed here Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Marymount (https://marymount.ie/get-involved/donate/). Monkstown Golf Club is one of three clubs that have signed up to the GEO Sustainable Golf pledge Golf Ireland hopes that facilities across Ireland will become more sustainable popular and profitable by embedding sustainability into their decision-making decisions Golf across Ireland will become increasingly recognised as one of the leading sports in sustainability and supported in its drive to deliver positive social and environmental impacts The move by Golf Ireland is aligned with the government regulations and policies allowing golf to take a leading position as sports in Ireland come into line with the government regulations The R&A have acknowledged the initiative with Daniel Lightfoot Director of Sustainable Golf saying “The R&A is pleased to continue to support the advancement of sustainable golf and best practice in golf course management and Golf Ireland’s wider strategy to support the game aligns with our own aspiration to make sustainable management practices the norm and secure a thriving future of the game and the communities around golf courses.” The non-profit GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation also welcomed the developments in Ireland Founder and Executive Director Jonathan Smith said “We commend Golf Ireland for their leadership in sustainable golf and look forward to supporting the implementation of the national sustainability action plan "In doing so we will collectively strengthen the future of the sport and drive wider positive impacts for nature climate and communities across the country.” Doneraile and Monkstown have all pledged to make differences to help golf become a leader in sustainability raise awareness and drive positive action among golfers and playing their part to take action and conserve resources Golf Ireland is encouraging to clubs to sign up to the sustainable golf pledge and follow the sustainable golf pathway The next stages are to share developments and initiatives and learn from developments in other clubs and get a spot on the sustainable golf online leaderboard Ivy Patricia Moran (née Dwyer) (Fitzgerald Park died peacefully at her home after a short illness beloved wife of the late Christy (The Fonz) She will be sadly missed by her children Kavina Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 V962 on Monday (Mar 3rd) from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm (all welcome). Removal on Tuesday (Mar 4th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown arriving for 11am Funeral Service. Funeral immediately afterwards to Deans Grange Cemetery. To view the mass live click on this link https://monkstownparish.ie/webcam/ For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolences, can do so on the notices section by clicking on this link www.patrickodonovanandsonfunerals.ie or on the condolence section below. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Directors accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission. Thank you to the wonderful doctors, nurses and carers for their support and care. it’s the kind of natural setting that might inspire a fellow to weave a few half-decent lyrics together Whether Mr Lane was residing there at the time of penning Carrigdhoun is unclear but there is a reference to him living at Fairy Hill in a book on the history of the area The current owner says the same information was passed down to him by his late father and his mother settled at Fairy Hill on Strand Rd in 1962 and ran a couple of businesses locally The owner reckons his end-of-terrace home was built around 1840  During the 53 years of its current ownership “Both extensions were done about 40 years ago a kitchen and downstairs loo were added; a bedroom and bathroom were added on the first floor and a smaller bathroom was added on the third floor,” the owner says The house was already a six-bed prior to extending A single-storey flat-roof side extension was meant to be the room that the children would gravitate to but that never quite happened “Probably the intention was to get us to move there for music and TV but we stayed put in the original TV room,” the owner laughs Accommodation these days includes a harbour-facing living room with bay window; a dining room overlooking the rear; an L-shaped kitchen with a spiral stairs to the back landing; a guest WC and the “new” room Bedrooms are spread over the two top floors There’s some off-street parking to the rear “It would really suit a family that wanted to put their own stamp on a waterfront property,” Mr Barry said adding that it’s a “rare opportunity” to restore and modernise a fine home such as high ceilings and large windows (The Great House Revival New owners should also be prepared to invest in energy upgrades as the current BER is a lowly G Living at Fairy Hill would suit a family into sailing (Monkstown is dinghy central) There’s also easy access to a greenway linking Passage West to Cork City Monkstown is a busy spot for sailing The current owner says that as children they loved their home’s proximity to so many amenities and “never felt like we were living in the sticks” He adds that there are good bus services for those going to school in Cork City Graham Norton's home in Wapping in London up for sale at €5.8m Sadly missed by her loving family: son-in-law Mike May her gentle Soul rest in peace Sligo (F91 DD72) from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm Tuesday evening Mass of Christian burial at 11.30 am Wednesday in the Nazareth House Enquiries to Seamus Feehily & Son Funeral Directors, Upper John Street, Sligo on 0719171117. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to a charity of your choice. One end of the dual aspect living/kitchen/dining room Celine NaughtonFri 11 Oct 2024 at 03:3027 Belgrave Square East the Property Losses (Ireland) Committee was established in the aftermath of the Easter Rising to assess claims for damages to buildings during that conflict Lady Lily Pakenham Moyers of 27 Belgrave Square in Monkstown claimed £50 for destruction of books by fire at the premises of Alexander Thom and Company Ltd (publishers of the famous Thom’s Directories) Lady Lily was awarded just £10 for her burnt-books trouble Belgrave Square East was popular with well-to-do gentry most of whom had domestic servants living below stairs it remains one of south Dublin’s swankiest addresses with actor Cillian Murphy and presenter Lorraine Keane among its residents No27 is a 3,132 sq ft two-storey over garden level Victorian property facing a 2.5 acre private park reserved for residents While the house has been brought up to date with contemporary fittings it retains period features including high corniced ceilings To the left off the entrance hall is a kitchen/dining/living room and to the right Steps lead down to a guest WC and at garden level The first floor has four double bedrooms (one en suite) and a bathroom while the seafront and Dart station are also nearby cousin of the late Jennifer and son-in-law of the late Rita and John Cummins Sadly missed by his loving wife and family extended family and a wide circle of friends O'Connor Ltd; On Sunday (August 18th) from 4.00pm to 5.00pm Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Monday (August 19th) in the Sacred Heart Church https://www.mycondolences.ie/ https://irishheart.ie/ Please leave your personal message for Gary's family on the condolence section below. Dublin and late of the IDA) August 14th 2024 surrounded by his wife and children in the care of St He was a loving husband to Mary and beloved by his children Paul He will be sadly missed by daughters-in-law Deirdre and Stephanie The death has occurred of Ann O’Brien – Monkstown 2024 (peacefully) in the tender care of the staff at Glengara Park Nursing Home Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Mary brothers Michael and Morgan and her twin sister Helen Ann’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday December 7th at 11 am in St Paul’s Church, Delvin Road, Mullingar followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery. The Mass may be viewed on the live webcam at www.mullingarparish.ie (St Paul’s Church). The High Court has permitted locals of Monkstown, south Co Dublin, to pursue their case alleging a 387-home development could negatively affect waters at the popular Seapoint swimming spot. Among their complaints is that An Bord Pleanála allegedly failed to address claims that the development would exacerbate sewage overflows at the Salthill wastewater pumping station. On Monday Mr Justice David Holland heard a “leave” application from the Monkstown Road Residents Association and Richard Tempany, who lives near the proposed development, located at Dalguise, Monkstown Road. He gave them permission to seek orders quashing An Bord Pleanála’s grant of planning permission and to intermediary decisions of Uisce Éireann and the Minister for Housing and Heritage. Leave of the court to challenge the intermediary decisions was granted without prejudice to Uisce Éireann and the Minister being allowed to argue that the action against them has been brought too late. GEDV Monkstown Owner Limited secured permission last February for 387 mainly rental apartments. The local residents’ group and Mr Tempany, represented by James Devlin SC, Alan Doyle and FP Logue solicitors, allege An Bord Pleanála made various legal errors during the planning process, including allegedly failing to promptly upload an environmental impact assessment report on to its website. They object to Uisce Éireann’s letter of September 2022 which stated there was capacity available in its wastewater network to facilitate connection of sewers from the new project. The board’s reliance on this invalidates its permission, because discharge goes to an “unauthorised” and “unmonitored” sewer that overflows when it rains, they claim. The applicants also claim the planning board failed to determine whether local bat populations and their breeding sites would be disturbed by the building works. They allege the Minister for Housing and Heritage made a decision regarding the site in 2022 in which he failed to exercise his nature conservation functions. Mr Justice Holland granted leave while the case was still “ex parte”, meaning only the applicants were entitled to be represented before the court. He then adjourned the matter to a later date at which point the respondents and notice party developer can make counter arguments. Ellen O'Riordan is High Court Reporter with The Irish Times in the wonderful care of the staff at Our Lady’s Manor Ted will be reposing on Wednesday (September 4th) from 5pm to 7pm in Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28. Funeral Mass on Thursday (September 5th) at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/monkstown Sympathy messages for Ted’s family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ section below Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.ie/) or Merchants Quay Homeless charity (https://mqi.ie/). the contemporary semi-d offers a peaceful landscaped town garden and turnkey living space was home to the Munster Model Yacht Club over 100 years ago Agents REA O'Donoghue Clarke guide at €575,000 a run of good-sized semi-detached 19th century homes facing the waters of Cork harbour and Cobh’s Great Island: it’s a paradise for sea salts Come in No 9It was just so - to a competitively intense degree - at No 9 Marine Villas which  became for a period  the home of a sailing club Many young men...sailing out of Monkstown in its early sailing heydaysThat club was founded at a boom time locally for yachting in the wide expanse of Cork harbour was aimed at Cork’s amateur sailors at a time when some of Cork’s other boating clubs were more elitist and for the monied class who could afford to pay crews to win them honours History in its bonesOld records show the Munster Model Yacht Club operating out of No 9 for a number of years: the link turned up on the deeds when the current owner bought it in 1999 the club was homeless for a while and subsequently moved to Crosshaven in 1932 and today’s vendors of this water-facing home have old photographs of sails drying in glasshouses in the back of clubby No 9 Rear view of No 9 with train passingCork's Monkstown itself is characterised by its fine 19th century terraces and villas crossing from Victorian to Edwardian in style and substance and behind Marine Vilas is the 1880s Gordon Vilas with other terraces left and right as well as detached whoppers Wine not: the basement has a wine cellarBut only a  few of Monkstown’s homes are as close to the water as the aptly-named Marine Villas is steeped in the location via his McDonnell and Fitzpatrick parental links with his folks’ families having owned the Monkstown Inn (McDonnells) and the Seaview Bar/the Glen/Ensign (on the Fitzpatrick side) where once they had plans to open a small hotel there the 50-something Michael McDonnell grew up in No 7 and “I’d come home from school and pick up my sail board and just cross the road and get in the water I didn’t even need the slipway on full tides,” he says having also sailed the skittish 505 dinghies and National 18s out of Monkstown in years past.  a  Cork Harbour One Design at Monkstown quaysHis family too has more distant links to the classic Cork Harbour One Design class: Michael's great grandfather John Clehane owned one of the six extant (out of ten built) examples of the Fife-designed 30’ craft winning the Lipton Cup in the Maureen around the 1920s with the race finishing in Monkstown Bar and the trophy (now missing in the US) displayed to local acclaim at the Ensign and later on the sideboard of No 7 Marine Villas Rear of No 9 with rear accessMr McDonnell is upping anchor now from No 9 and it’s for sale with estate agent Michael O’Donoghue of REA O’Donoghue Clarke who guides the 2,400 sq ft home at €575,000 water views and easy access to a host of local amenities the 'new' marina nearby and from anchorage and berths off the Monkstown shoreline No 9's  in good overall condition with some feature exposed stone in the entry/porch where a Munster Rugby flag hangs in a gym next to a wine cellar bathroom with free-standing cast iron bath plus characterful attic rooms behind a steep gable front Front gable bedroomThere’s a long front drive a big lawn to the front and smaller garden behind plenty of space for cars or parking up a dinghy and for landlubbers there’s a bus stop close by too Bedroom with deep canted bay windowMeanwhile No 8 Marine Villas just across the drive is currently a ‘work in progress,’ bought by a US-based builder with Cork connections No 8 had been on the market as a C2 BER home of similar size with a €595,000 AMV but has yet to feature on the Price Register No 5 Marine Villas sold in 2014 for €382,000 in a raw state and also has had major work done to it since 8 Marine Villas in 2020: now a building siteVERDICT: Whoever buys No 9 will surely love sailing Jack) (former An Post Delivery Driver) 19th Nov 24 Beloved husband of Geraldine and devoted father of Emma Will be greatly missed by friends and family House private, family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Pieta House. To make a donation click on this link https://www.pieta.ie Reposing at Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 on Thursday (Nov 21st) from 6pm until 8pm. A Celebration of John Christopher (J.C. Jack’s) life will take place on Friday (Nov 22nd) at 1pm in St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel, within the funeral home. To view the Service live click on this link https://churchcamlive.ie/odonovan Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral and Cremation Service is managed by independent streaming company. The Funeral Directors accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.