By Louise Whelan the local Ringsend and District Historical Society are celebrating Ringsend’s contribution to the Easter Rising by organising a 1916 detailed walking tour followed by an exhibition in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre showcasing Seamus Grace’s archives for the very first time.  Seamus (James Joseph) Grace (1888-1959) joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood in 1912 and on Easter Monday he occupied No 25 Northumberland Road with Lieutenant Michael Malone and two young volunteers.  They were involved in an encounter with a column of the unarmed Volunteer Training Corps and were also fired at by a sniper which Malone took out the two younger volunteers were sent home by Malone.  Once the attack began on the Sherwood Foresters advancing towards Mount Street Bridge on Wednesday afternoon Seamus Grace moved from window to window to return fire.  As No Seamus managed to escape through the basement but was later captured and arrested in an outhouse on Haddington Road when its owner informed the military.  Having been released from prison in December 1916 he rejoined the Irish Volunteers and was active during the War of Independence – suffering a gunshot wound to the leg – and in the Anti-Treaty IRA during the Civil War.  He was unable to carry out an occupation after 1923 and by the 1930’s was in poor physical and mental health spending a period in Grangegorman mental institution in 1944.  Seamus Grace died in May 1959 and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery This collection and a mix of memorabilia that relates to the Easter Rising will be on public display for the first time EVER so this is a hugely important moment specifically for the history of Ringsend.  Ringsend was home to many people who were sympathetic to the Irish nationalist cause and because of the close proximity to key parts of the city meant it witnessed the chaos of the Rising even if it wasn’t a major battlefield.  Additionally the Irish Volunteers in Ringsend were part of the broader effort of the rebellion with many locals taking part in the Rising as civilians caught in the crossfire.  These vital archives were recently acquired and preserved by The Dublin Military Archives who solely deals with 1916 to 1923 and the Ringsend and District Historical Society are filled with the utmost gratitude to present this exclusive debut for everyone to come along and see The walking tour will start from Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre at 12pm guided by Historian and Chairman of the Ringsend and District Historical Society and will visit and explore various locations in the area where key events unfolded Eddie’s vast knowledge will bring the past into the present creating an enriching and memorable experience through his enthusiasm and passion for storytelling and legacies engagement and connection.  The tour is also a way to walk through history and experience the story in the very places where it happened while offering an opportunity to honour the memory of the leaders rebels and ordinary citizens who fought for our Irish Independence.  it’s back to RICC to launch the exhibition There will be an introductory talk about Seamus Grace and everyone can browse and appreciate this spectacular historical collection This is a free event but booking is essential to secure your place on the walking tours as spaces are limited to 30 and on a first come first served basis and please prepare for the weather There is also a possibility of a second walking tour on the day if there is a growing interest or a larger number of participants than expected; this is to ensure that everybody has a comfortable experience with smaller groups allowing for more personalised attention easier interaction and better overall enjoyment You can book your free ticket by emailing 1916easterrisingcoachtour@gmail.com Ringsend and District Historical Society is dedicated to preserving researching and promoting the history of our communities.  This group works together to collect and safeguard historical artifacts and share historical knowledge with the public cultural heritage and local traditions to help safeguard that significant physical reminders of our history remain intact and their ultimate goal is to foster an appreciation of history and to ensure that it is passed down to future generations They are always looking for new members and volunteers to help and assist on their many events all year round so do get in touch on their Facebook page and by email ringsenddistricthistorical@gmail.com 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 peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Leopardstown Park Hospital; beloved wife of the late John and much loved mam of Margaret Sadly missed and forever loved by her loving daughters and their partners Reposing at her home on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm Ringsend followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery To view Rose’s Funeral Service on Thursday at 10am please see link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-3 Those who cannot attend the Funeral, please feel free to leave a message in the condolence book below. 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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 An in-depth study was ordered by the Dublin Region Local Authorities in 2005 to evaluate all wastewater treatment infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) Dublin Region Local Authorities reviewed the study and established projects to implement and deliver the strategy. The Greater Dublin Drainage Project was set up to deliver the regional wastewater facility in North Dublin. The Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project was set up to deliver the expansion works required at the largest plant in the GDA at Ringsend which has provided wastewater treatment since 1906 Ringsend WwTP currently discharges treated wastewater into the Lower Liffey Estuary via an outfall located approximately 1km from the facility Under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive the Lower Liffey Estuary is designated as a (nutrient) sensitive waterbody.  This designation requires the WwTP to reduce nutrients (nitrogen phosphorus) to below a specified level before discharging into a nutrient sensitive waterbody Dublin City Council applied to An Bord Pleanála and in 2012 received permission to carry out the recommended upgrade and expansion works at the plant to maximise its capacity. Permission was also granted to construct a 9km undersea tunnel designed to relocate treated wastewater from the plant out into Dublin Bay Uisce Éireann assumed responsibility for the provision of public water services which included the transfer of responsibility for the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant from Dublin City Council we have completed thorough reviews and evaluations of the elements of the project and we provided an alternative solution within a revised project This alternative approach to this project which involves the use of the Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology treatment process and the exclusion of the originally planned 9km undersea tunnel AGS technology is an advanced nutrient removal technology that is a further development of the activated sludge process. This treatment process will consistently produce high-quality treated wastewater which can be safely discharged into Dublin Bay We have conducted detailed testing and trials of the technology since April 2015 to treat the wastewater being received at the Ringsend plant These trials have proved successful; confirming that wastewater treated by AGS technology can be safely discharged to the Lower Liffey Estuary and Dublin Bay An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the works required to facilitate the use of Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology to omit the previously permitted long sea outfall tunnel and to upgrade the sludge treatment facilities at Ringsend and to provide for a Regional Biosolids Storage Facility in Newtown Uisce Éireann is a designated activity company The National Transport Authority (NTA) has received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Ringsend to City Centre Scheme The Ringsend to City Centre Scheme is part of the BusConnects Dublin programme a key element of the Government’s policy to improve public transport and address climate change The objectives of the Scheme include provision of necessary bus and walking infrastructure enhancements that will facilitate modal shift from car dependency contributing to an efficient Subject to completion of various processes the NTA will now be developing a construction sequence taking account of any planning consents received along with documentation to allow procurement to commence for the construction stage of the Scheme It is expected that all twelve corridors will be completed by 2030 with the first construction contracts to be awarded at the end of 2024 and on-site construction commencing early next year The construction of the corridors will be delivered on a phased basis in order to reduce the traffic impacts that could arise should all twelve be constructed concurrently Detailed communication arrangements for the construction phase will be developed to ensure that residents businesses and public representatives are kept fully informed and have access to relevant liaison personnel during the delivery of the Scheme More information on the Ringsend to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme is available on the scheme website at the following link Ringsend to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme 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 Like the Ringsend and Irishtown community memorial wall she had envisioned “It was Orla’s baby,” Susan Gregg Farrell says the community activist Orla Murphy phoned Susan Gregg Farrell with an idea Murphy had seen a memorial wall in a Cabra GAA club made of marble tiles Murphy wanted a wall in the garden and recreational area behind the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre featuring plaques to commemorate locals who died But Murphy passed away in January and Gregg Farrell was standing by the astro-turf pitch around the back of the community centre as she recalled that phone call with Murphy She watched as two young men lifted a plank of polished wood onto the raised cedar-chip bed which runs along one of the walls at the back of the centre The two men slowly slotted the plank above a large rectangle of wood which was mounted to the freshly painted white wall This is Ringsend and Irishtown’s own community memorial wall The wall is the latest venture by the community group set up in Murphy’s memory, known as the Orla Murphy Project Orla Murphy was deeply involved in the community She acted as secretary for local campaigns, including one to prevent developers from building a fifteen-storey apartment tower on York Road in 2020 “And there was another development in front of us on the Cambridge Road That was a plan to build a seven-storey block of build-to-rent apartment blocks which An Bord Pleanála refused in November 2023 “Orla Murphy was really instrumental with me on that.” She was the first port of call on a lot of matters like that “I engaged with Orla when we were facing a massive problem of gentrification.” There weren’t a lot of unified bodies to react to major developments “And we didn’t have any platforms to address any of these issues and I’d brainstorm with types of community organisations.” Connolly and Murphy helped to set up both the Ringsend Community Development Group and the Ringsend and Districts Historical Society She played a big role in keeping locals connected and abreast of the latest local news via social media forums Murphy and her uncle set up a local Facebook page called Ringsend People at Home and Abroad “It was basically to keep people that were still in Ireland and who had left the country in touch with the community.” Gregg Farrell was asked to take over as its administrator a freecycle page for recycling bits and bobs Gregg Farrell launched the Orla Murphy Project in late February. The first event was a well-being workshop the following month. The project is next setting its sights on raising the funds for a new community bus for local kids and senior citizens, alongside the community memorial wall, she says. “After she died, everything, for a while, went up in the air. But it was like she gave me a kick up the ass one night, saying I need to get this wall done,” she says. The bus is a bit of a ways off, she says, as she watched the two men hammer the final board in place and complete the frame. “That’s after I get this finished and launched.” This entire wall had been overgrown before she got construction workers from the Sisk Group on board to realise Murphy’s idea, she says. “You couldn’t even see the rose tree or the apple tree.” That was all cleared out and seating put in, she says. “So at least, when people come, there’s somewhere for them to sit down.” The plan is that locals can buy a small brass memorial plaque, which is added to the wall, she says. “When the plaques are sold, whatever is left, because this costs a lot to make, 50 percent will go back into the community centre, and the other 50 percent will go into taking our senior citizens out on day trips.” The wall should fit about 1,000 small plaques, she says. “And in the middle section, we’ll have a design in the centre that Orla came up with, showing an etching of the front of the church and two chimneys.” Gregg Farrell says Murphy had a simple motto: “There’s no point sitting there and complaining. Roll your sleeves up and get in.” Michael Lanigan is a reporter at Dublin Inquirer. You can reach him at michael@dublininquirer.com. Welcome back! You've successfully signed in. You've successfully subscribed to Dublin InQuirer. Success! Check your email for magic link to sign-in. Success! Your billing info has been updated. When Paul Cathcart first opened the front door of the house in Ringsend he saw two pigeon eggs laid in the hallway “The house was infested with pigeons,” he says estimating there to have been a “couple of hundred at least inside the house” which was on Dublin City Council’s Derelict Sites Register at the time had fallen into a state of complete disrepair “It was the worst house in Dublin 4,” he says “We realised on surveying it that it would have to be completely gutted.” Cathcart and his wife Jane purchased the two-bedroom red brick house in 2016 The end-of-terrace property was valued at €75,000 a quote reflecting the fact it was in a derelict and dangerous condition inside and out The 71-year-old previously lived in Cabinteely in the south of the county he was a chef at Digby’s restaurant in Dún Laoghaire who now works as an accountant specialising in food businesses They wanted to downsize and move closer to the city centre “Why have a five-bedroom house and a quarter of an acre at our age We used it once a year at Christmas when they were all here the couple believed number five Chapel Avenue had potential but they did not know that realising it would be “so complicated” the house was occupied by the same family for a century before becoming derelict some 20 years ago there was a tree growing out of the wall at the back of the house on the second floor He says the level of dereliction and vacancy across Dublin There are some State incentives available these days to bring such buildings back into use This was not the case when Cathcart took on his project The first problem to fix was the presence of the pigeons He says the house was like a “giant bird cage” that had not been cleaned for years “I didn’t know that many pigeons could get through a few small holes in the roof and take over and use the whole house as a toilet,” he adds the couple was quoted €24,000 to have the pigeons removed [ The Irish Times view on dereliction in Dublin: a blight on the city landscapeOpens in new window ] roof slates were falling off onto the road with Cathcart opting to install a metal gutter rail around the building’s perimeter in order to catch them “I used to go to sleep at night imagining a slate would end up on somebody’s head in a storm,” he says there were serious health and safety risks and “every kind of rot you can imagine” Anything could have come crashing down,” he says because we had almost a clean slate to build on,” he says With the help of House 7 Architects owner Patrick Lynch and builder JP McGann he says the property has been transformed into “an amazing house” It underwent a full energy upgrade and was restored to a “very high standard” traditional sash windows and lime brick pointing The main challenge with the project was health and safety For the house to be removed from the Derelict Sites Register workers had to liaise with Dublin City Council before renovation works commenced [ Derelict Dublin: Too often, it feels like a place designed by people who despise its inhabitantsOpens in new window ] Resurrecting derelict buildings can be challenging with significant variations in the complexity and cost of projects He questions how willing homeowners can be expected to downsize without some support they have to sell the first and then rent somewhere,” he says “It’s very difficult with the housing situation.” [ Dublin’s vacant buildings: ‘It’s my property, I’ll do whatever I want with it’Opens in new window ] Renting during the renovation period came with challenges. The couple moved into the house before it finished, as their landlord had moved in two students to their rental house when the college year began. “It was just another one of those situations you didn’t need,” he says. Although Jane was “very dubious” about moving from her family home of 30 years, she says she “absolutely loves” the Ringsend house. She is a fan of the area, being close to the city centre and their neighbours, who are the “salt of the earth”. “And the house is so warm that I can wear a T-shirt around,” she adds. Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC A major upgrade is underway to the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment plant which will enable increasing volumes of wastewater arriving at the plant to be treated to the required standard enabling future housing and commercial development Wastewater from Dublin has been treated in Ringsend since 1906 the current plant is the largest in Ireland and was designed to cater for an equivalent of 1.64 million people The Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) which provides over 40% of Ireland's wastewater treatment capacity is currently overloaded and is not in compliance with the EU's Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive Uisce Éireann is investing over €500 million in the staged upgrading of Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant This major upgrade is now underway and will allow the Ringsend WwTP to treat the increasing volumes of wastewater arriving at the plant to the required standard the capacity to treat the wastewater for a population equivalent of 2.4 million while achieving the standards of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive The project is being progressed in stages to ensure that the plant continues to treat the wastewater (1.98 million population equivalent) to the current treatment levels throughout the delivery of the upgrade works The project comprises four key elements and underpinning these is a substantial programme of ancillary works: Uisce Éireann completed construction of the infrastructure to treat the wastewater for a population equivalent of 2.1 million at the end of 2023 Following a period of testing and commissioning the upgraded assets are operational Compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is assessed retrospectively based on the attainment of 12 months compliance with the UWWTD Emission Limit Values (ELVs) We are monitoring the performance of the plant closely with a view to achieving this at the earliest possible time We are also continuing works on the remaining project elements to deliver the capacity for a population equivalent of 2.4 million by the end of 2025 Mullen (née Downey) Maureen (late of Ringsend Road) Peacefully at St Vincent’s University Hospital surrounded by her adored family Predeceased by her loving husband Willie and her son-in-law Barry A special word of thanks to the wonderful team at Our Lady’s Ward of St Vincent’s University Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion for mam Reposing at home on Mothering Sunday (March 30th) from 2oc to 4oc Removal on Monday morning (March 31st) to St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend arriving for 10oc Funeral Mass and afterwards to Deans Grange Cemetery. For those unable to attend the Funeral, you may view the Mass on this link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-3 You can leave a personal message of condolence for the family by using the section below. 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 A man ordered to close a pizzeria he operated out of his childhood home in Dublin 4 has been landed with a €9,400 legal bill for breaking planning rules Basil Whelan, trading as Basil Pizza of Ringsend Road, was prosecuted by Dublin City Council last March for failing to comply with a 2018 enforcement notice about the gable-end pizzeria Whelan was convicted at Dublin District Court of an offence under Section 154 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, for failing to take steps outlined by the council. The court initially imposed a €500 fine and ordered him to pay €6,604 in costs and to comply with the original enforcement notice within three months. The council also demanded a cessation of the use of the ground floor of the property at 95 Ringsend Road, including the open area to the front and side, as a restaurant with takeaway. He was told to remove tables, seating, fixtures and fittings from the open area, and perimeter fencing from the front facade. At the resumption of the case in November, the council’s solicitor, Michael Quinlan, told Judge Anthony Halpin that Whelan had been out of the country at the earlier stages of the proceedings, but had come to court to agree to the council’s request. Mr Quinlan said he understood Whelan was “willing to give an undertaking to the satisfaction of the council and resolve the matter”. The prosecution resumed on Tuesday, and Judge Halpin noted that Whelan had ceased running the pizza restaurant. Mr Quinlan said significant costs remain outstanding, and these had increased by €2,805. Whelan confirmed the business and his income stream from it were closed, and he asked the judge whether he could “do something” about the costs. He said he had recently had to help to cover his brother and former business partner’s funeral costs. He confirmed he had business insurance but did not think he would be allowed to claim for the costs because he had not complied with the council. He also said he cannot sell on the lease agreement. Judge Halpin said he could not adjust the amount but would give Whelan time to pay, as he adjourned the case for five months to check the costs payment progress and told him to do the best he could. the artist Niamh Carroll had a tendency to burn her artwork She has a pot-belly stove at her house in Drogheda “I used to draw on wallpaper because you can just chuck it away.” “I would have a session where I put them all in the stove and I played some music and danced around it.” It was only at her daughter’s request that she stopped destroying the work She is sitting in the corner of the Fair Play Cafe on York Road she embarked on four years of intensive work creating portraits The results are all around her in the small cafe Many of the works are framed between a sheet of glass and a plate of aluminium The reflections of the audience and the lighting in a room are important to her work Behind her is an old cream and green telephone box with its glass windows covered by 20 different prints showing smaller versions of Carroll’s paintings Over the door into the phone booth is a sign which declares that this is The Phoney Gallery also known as The Smallest Gallery in Ireland It’s a recent addition to the neighbourhood “It’s sometimes shocking that an artist like Niamh has never had a solo exhibition but it’s a huge effort getting your pictures on a wall She stepped out with one of Carroll’s works with a large X and a pinkish husk floating in the chasm It had been painted onto a big ceramic tile using a squeegee The idea for the gallery had come quite suddenly last November had ducked into the Fair Play Cafe for a coffee She noticed the old wooden phone box and thought it might be lovely to stage an exhibition there first showing a series of surrealist charcoal illustrations she had created interpreting different passages from James Joyce’s short story “The Dead” “The whole thing was filled with life drawings made into small prints,” she says Stuart only became an artist about five years ago and enrolled in classes in Trinity College she met Carroll and the pair bonded over life drawing “We’ve connected and are helping each other because at a time when we could be starting to retire “But I actually couldn’t take it seriously She had been accepted to study fine art at the University of Massachusetts because my husband’s job was transferred from Boston to Buffalo.” Going to the life drawing classes in Trinity was her attempt to make up for that lost opportunity Neither Carroll nor Stuart had staged a solo exhibition before the phone box Trying to get work shown in any galleries is exhaustingly difficult “It is humiliating when you’re going around with your work in bags It becomes a cycle of not getting exhibited because you haven’t exhibited It was a snap decision to create an opportunity for herself and others her interpretations of James Joyce’s work are now on display in the Joyce Tower Museum in Sandycove “You can’t wait around to be picked in the art world,” she says “You’ve just got to make it happen yourself and with a bit of life confidence at our age Michael Lanigan is a reporter at Dublin Inquirer You can reach him at michael@dublininquirer.com You've successfully subscribed to Dublin InQuirer Check your email for magic link to sign-in Elizabeth (Betty) Plunkett (née Kiernan) (Ringsend Beloved wife of Liam and cherished mother of Keith Sadly missed and forever remembered by her brothers Billy and Kevin Betty’s cortège will leave Canon Mooney Gardens on Saturday morning (Feb 22nd) at 9:30am and will proceed via Ringsend Bridge to St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend arriving for 10am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Click here at 10am on Saturday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Betty to St. Vincent’s Foundation. Click here to donate online. All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel: (01) 2135905 Homes should be built on top of Dublin’s bus garages, including Donnybrook and Ringsend, once the fleet has been electrified, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said He was speaking at his final Oireachtas transport committee meeting in advance of his retirement from politics at the forthcoming general election Mr Ryan has previously argued city bus depots should be moved from Summerhill, Conyngham Road, Broadstone, Ringsend and Donnybrook to locations outside the city so the land could be used for housing meant the buses could stay and apartments built in the space above the garages “We have to think about how we use our depots If it’s going to be an electric bus you don’t have fumes and there are really good continental examples,” Mr Ryan said “The likes of Ringsend – that’s really good land beside the Grand Canal Dock We should be building above the bus depot there because it’s an important part of the public transport infrastructure Urban villages such as Donnybrook and Ballsbridge had become “distributor roads” for city-bound cars instead of hubs for the community and I use it a lot as a pedestrian and a cyclist The timings to cross the road are awful and dangerous The BusConnects programme would make a substantial difference to ending the dominance of cars on the city’s roads This was particularly true of the 12 core bus corridors which will provide bus and cycle routes which are for most of their length segregated from other traffic “I think one of the things that will benefit us is BusConnects It will give an opportunity to calm the whole of [Ballsbridge] village down and change it from being a car distributor route into the city centre into a high quality public transport [ Eamon Ryan: ‘I will never forget seeing a really nasty comment about my father, who had just died. It has become worse since then’Opens in new window ] An Bord Pleanála has approved nine of the 12 routes and while some are subject judicial review proceedings the project could completed within the next four years “There is no reason we should not complete BusConnects in the next four years and really transform the city,” he said “We have allowed our urban areas to become car parks and car transport systems… it just does not work.” “I make bagels because I wanted bagels,” says Kieran Clifford Kieran Clifford runs her operations from home a little cottage by the Liffey overlooking Dublin Port “You cannot get a decent bagel for love or money on the entire island of Ireland anywhere,” said the ex-activism manager turned baker “I make bagels because I wanted bagels,” she says Her kitchen feeds her family during the day and turns into a microbakery at night she had filled her biggest pot with water and added a generous spoonful of malt syrup She opened her three tubs of seasoning – sesame and everything – and tipped them out onto plates She placed a cooling rack on her sink and turned on her industrial oven Clifford’s bagel outlet goes by FatBaby Bakes on Instagram It wasn’t so much that I was fat as it was that I had a giant head.” Most people would have been getting married I just picked up and moved countries,” she said who had an undergraduate degree in business and finance had just spent eight years in Washington DC “I started out waiting tables like most people and then I worked for a couple of different NGOs The Irish Republican Army announced a ceasefire in 1994 Clifford came over to Ireland with a human rights delegation to document violations by the British military in the north and wrote a report Someone from the organisation she had represented rang her and said something along the lines of Sinn Féin is opening an office in Washington and they need a staffer like you who knows the Hill and the ins and outs of DC “I can’t even describe what an impact it had on me on my view of the world and my understanding of how things work in the world.” Her Irish studies master’s degree required a semester in Dublin She spent 20 years doing what she thinks was good work “A teeny-tiny contribution in the grand scheme of things to making the world a better place.” She had spotted a baking traineeship years before “My monthly nut to crack was quite manageable ‘I’m gonna try something new and see what comes up,’” she remembers thinking She enrolled in the programme from October 2022 through March 2023 she headed back to New York to work in a bagel place for the summer “Standing in front of a 225 degree oven when it’s 35 degrees out Clifford’s microbakery extends from her kitchen to her living room Bookshelves and art materials coexist with a bagel-designated fridge a rack and little wheeled table where she works her dough The stylish space serves as a multifunctional room where dinner can be served visitors can sit down and get a cup of tea wrapping one by one around her hand and then squishing them into a ring Clifford and her siblings would be taken to mass every Sunday Somebody would go to the bagel place and get a brown bag with a dozen and a tub of cream cheese The walls of her living room are decorated with artworks but the mantel is filled with family pictures “Baking has so many fond associations for me as a child because it was one of the most joyful things I did as a child with my mother,” she says She grabs two trays of overnight proofed bagels and brings them into the kitchen for boiling and baking barley malt syrup and salt,” she says as she drops three bagels into the boiling pot of water They go on boards and into the fridge for at least 12 hours then drives them to be sold at the Rialto house of Gerry Godley but only recently started working together “I think they’re lovely and the fact that she is New Yorker she has a personal connection to what she’s making […] gives them a really lovely human context.” runs on Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm in Godley’s home kitchen “We rarely think about the person who made the food we’re about to eat,” he says “That’s at the heart of it – the crazy idea of opening your house every Saturday and letting anyone walk in to buy some food,” he adds Clifford says she finds it energising and joyful She has now also opened pre-orders for Sunday collection at her home in Ringsend “The things I miss from home are the Sunday New York Times in print “But after rolling dozens of bagels every single day until I got it right I can confidently say that my bagels are good,” she says authentic New York bagels made in Dublin.” Pierce Redmond (O’Rahilly House passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospice Sadly missed and forever remembered by his mother Kathleen neighbours and his large group of special friends Pierce will repose at Nichols Funeral Home, Lombard Street East on Tuesday (March 4th) from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Wednesday (March 5th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Click here at 11am Wednesday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of Pierce to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Click here to donate online or you may choose to use the donation box which will be provided at the church. Pierce’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank the carers and staff of the St. Catherine’s Ward, Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross and St. Anne’s Ward, St. Vincents University Hospital for taking such good care of Pierce during his time with them. Pierce’s Family would also like to thank his amazing friends who have been with him through everything. All enquiries to JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village Tel (01) 2135905 Sadly missed and remembered by all his loving family Thomas will repose at his residence on Monday evening (Jan 6th) from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (Jan 7th) to St. Patrick’s Church, Ringsend arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Mt. Jerome Crematorium. Click here at 11am on Tuesday morning to view live streaming of Funeral Mass. MURPHY – Noel (Gura) (late of Ringsend) 10th September surrounded by his loving family; beloved husband of the late Mary Lombard Street East on Thursday (September 12) from 3pm to 6pm - you are welcome to join us Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross. The property was bought by its current owner in 2021, for €270,000 according to the Property Price Register, and she grappled with building supply shortages during the pandemic to create this comfortable one-bed home. The kitchen is sectioned off from the living space by a peninsula countertop; the deep navy units offer plenty of storage, reaching to the ceiling – there are also glazed display units that add interest. The kitchen feels roomy enough for proper cooking and has a gorgeous aesthetic featuring wood-effect counters, a white metro-tile splashback, a circular ceramic sink, wooden floating shelves and gold-toned accents. A dining table sits beneath a gallery wall between the kitchen and living area. A small outdoor space is accessed off the kitchen – the owner had a low roof built here to create a nook for storing a bike and the bins. The double bedroom and en suite shower room are located to the rear of the property. Painted in the Farrow & Ball dark-grey shade Down Pipe, there are white built-in wardrobes and cupboards above the bed for storage. There could be potential to add a double-height extension to the house subject to planning permission, the owner says, as many of the neighbours have done. Now upsizing closer to the sea, the owner is placing this trendy turnkey cottage on the market through Allen & Jacobs, seeking €295,000. Jessica Doyle writes about property for The Irish Times By Ray McAodhagain The Inconvenient Toes is the first novel by Jonathan Roth who some readers might know for his works of poetry It follows the interwoven lives of Tony “The Jaw’’ Shaw “a cross between Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses but with a commercial brain and a mean streak inherited from his father.” Along with Paul “Haystacks” Fahy a well-built and good-natured Irishtown native left Poland in search of a better life in western Europe Ending up in Ireland after a bartender informed them that in Ireland “you work in a hotel they will give you €11 an hour for kitchen and cleaning … if you work here and lose your job the government will give you money What unites these desperate and somewhat naive characters is a scheme that Shaw termed ‘Project Deliverance’ or the perfectly planned kidnapping of Louis Bruton and has a wife who will pay a King’s ransom for his release.  All was going well with the kidnap until “The Inconvenient Toes” This ability perhaps owes something to Roth’s background as a poet This is also reflected in the book’s mood which permits the readers to connect with the characters in an intimate way Hats off to Roth as his working-class characters are both authentic and relatable There is no shortage of tense scenes in this book either and especially when the kidnapping takes an unsuspected turn My favourite part of the book is the ending Roth keeps the readers guessing as a good book should do The Inconvenient Toes is available from Jonathan Roth Publications online for €9.99 By Susan Gregg Farrell I would like to give you a bit of background as to how this beautiful memorial wall came to be and about the wonderful person behind the idea.  Orla Murphy Projects was founded in memory of and inspired by the late Orla Murphy from Ringsend. Orla was a great community activist who campaigned constantly to protect, improve and promote the people places and environment of the place she loved to call home. She was an amazing woman and a great ambassador for her beloved Ringsend and Irishtown. With her family’s permission and blessing we set up this community group in her memory and will endeavour to continue the legacy Orla left behind following her short but valiant battle with cancer earlier this year.   In May 2023 my friend the late Orla Murphy rang me: “Sue look at them and ring me back asap.” So I did as I was told (who wouldn’t This was Orla). Attached to the email were pictures of a memorial wall in St Finbar’s GAA Club that was dedicated to the residents of Cabra It was beautiful but as I was looking at it I was puzzled as to why she sent it to me what do you want me to do with pictures of a wall.   I want it built in the community Centre it will be a fitting tribute to our family members who have passed so we need to go speak to Lorraine… “make it  happen.”   I said Yes Ms Donald Trump how high do you want me to build your wall she just laughed and said make it happen. Lorraine Barry the manager of RICC was on board straight away and said “anything I can do to help just ask.”  Orla and I went to Cabra to visit the wall that she had originally seen got as much information as we could and put a plan into action. We then sent the plan to Lorraine who put it to the Board of Management of the Community Centre also came back with a big fat yes.    our beloved Orla became sick in October 2023 and had to undergo treatment but unfortunately for her and those who loved her dearly time wasn’t on her side and she passed away in January 2024.   A week or so before Orla passed she reminded me about the wall and that day I made a promise to her that her wall would be built and hers would be the first name on it.   Early this year I contacted the building contractor John Sisk & Son But I also told him I had no money to do this build and he arranged a site visit with his colleague Michael Murphy We sat down and between us all came up with the wall that you see today The project was finally moving from Orla’s ambitions and dreams to reality and I couldn’t have been any happier.  So I now had a massive job on my hands to get the area cleared of overgrowth arrange plants and flowers and get ready for John Sisk to come in with the completed wall I had six weeks and still no money to do it. So I started to clear the site on my own and believe me it was hard work But this is where the wonderful community of Ringsend that Orla loved so much come into its own My first volunteer asked could he help and bit by bit the team grew, the help I received was unbelievable Dave Donnelly the gardener from Ringsend park they all came together with true community spirit to help get this project off the ground and I will always be truly grateful to each and everyone of them.   So we had it all done in time for John Sisk to bring in the most beautiful piece of wood work I have ever seen hand crafted by the apprentices in John G Sisk joinery and training centre The design and crafting of this beautiful structure was much more than I could have imagined So the Orla Murphy Projects had the unveiling of the wall on the 10th October on a beautiful sunny day where Orla I truly believe was looking down on us all The Community turned out in their droves to commemorate one of our own and they made her proud. I was so emotional that day that I couldn’t string my words together as I looked at all the people who had come to support us I was bursting with pride just like Orla would have been if she had of being standing beside me.   To everyone that supported this amazing project thank you all from the bottom of my heart.   The brass Plaques are available to purchase (€150) from the Orla Murphy Projects and I’m based in the Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre Instalment payment can be arranged. All profits made from the wall will be split equally between the RICC and the Orla Murphy Projects which will in turn go fully back into supporting the community that Orla was so proud to be a member of.   If you would like to hear about future events hosted by The Orla Murphy Projects please contact myself Susan Farrell by email on orlamurphyprojects@gmail.com or by phone at 01/6604789 Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne had to settle for a point apiece in this evening's drama-filled Ringsend derby After losing their 2-0 lead to Bohemians on Easter Monday there were some worried faces across the home sections in Tallaght Stadium as Shels battled from behind to pull themselves ahead thanks to Dan Cleary's equaliser.  A fairly dull opening 10 minutes was finally sparked into life by a magic pass from Ellis Chapman The former Sligo Rovers man slipped a slick ball through to Mipo Odubeko a poor header by Sam Bone gifted youngster Michael Noonan a chance with his effort well saved by Conor Kearns.  The shotstopper seemed to use up all his luck with that chance as Matt Healy’s curler trickled past him Looking as though it would be smashed in the top corner and giving Healy his first goal for the Hoops.  Kearns nearly had another moment of misfortune as Byrne’s lofted ball looked as though it might land just outside his box it didn’t and the Shels keeper fumbled the ball as he once again found himself trying to readjust his backline were able to cover his tracks.  and Burke all had chances to double the lead Rovers found themselves on the front foot straight away Kearns' goalkick was cleared away by Healy with Noonan latching on to the loose ball but being denied by the keeper.  Sam Bone and Kerr McInroy were the first to make way with the pair picking up knocks in the first half with the former making an immediate impact Coote poked it past McGinty to level the tie The move was sparked by a brilliant switch ball from Chapman The Liverpool loanee whipped it to the backpost crossing in an inch-perfect pass into the box Having previously been criticised by Roddy Collins for his finishing the Shelbourne striker made no mistake with a cool finish to fire his side in front.  as Dan Cleary's almost instant equaliser put the hosts back on level terms Byrne's corner was kept alive by Honohan and flicked back across for Cleary to flick it past Chapman on the line.  As both sides went all out in hopes of a late winner neither could find that final moment of magic to seal three points both sides could consider themselves unfortunate not to have taken more than just a point.  Shelbourne: Conor Kearns; Kameron Ledwidge was a much-loved member of the Ringsend community Ringsend residents are paying tribute to a much-loved local hero by creating a special community wall in her memory Orla Murphy died in January of this year after a three-month battle with cancer She was described as “an amazing woman and ambassador for Ringsend and Irishtown” who campaigned tirelessly for her local community she even left behind a wishlist of projects she would like to see completed A special event was held today to launch The Orla Murphy Community Memorial Wall at the Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre Locals are hoping the wall “will be a beautiful tribute to Orla and her impact on our neighbourhood” The event was also “a chance to come together but to also commemorate our loved ones who have passed” explained how much she contributed to the area “We had planned to build a wall last March and doing the planning and everything that needed to be done Orla was diagnosed in October with cancer and then she died on the first week in January,” she said “We just wanted to continue doing the wall for her because a couple of weeks before she died she told me to make sure the wall gets done “Orla contacted me last May; my background would be in construction I asked her what she wanted me to do with a wall “I started laughing and calling her Mrs Trump and asked how high do you want me to build this wall for you She wanted a wall in the community dedicated to all our loved ones outside the community centre and they got help from apprenticeship lads to hand craft this beautiful wall It finally went up last week and it’s ready to be launched today “Brass plaques will go on sale from today for anybody that wants to buy them in memory of their loved ones “Everyone’s so proud because it started off with just myself and Orla But when I put a call out to the community The wall dedicated to Orla Murphy has been officially unveiled Susan said there’ll be various other projects completed in memory of Orla “Orla was an amazing woman and ambassador for Ringsend and Irishtown She was a great community activist who campaigned constantly to protect places and environment of the place she loved to call home,” she added “We set up this community group in her memory and will endeavour to continue the legacy Orla left behind following her short but valiant battle with cancer earlier this year I volunteered in the community centre with Orla and then she went on to work in the accounts department in Dunnes Stores where she was until she died “I don’t know how she used to do everything “Half of the profits we make [from the wall] will go back to the community centre for them to do whatever they need for the kids “Then the other 50pc will go into the Orla Murphy Projects where we’re going to look after the senior citizens “We have another day trip with them next week “The next big project Orla left me on our list was I have to try and raise funds for a community bus that is wheelchair accessible That’s the next plan of action,” she added HealthRevealed: How much suicide rate in Ireland fell by in 20 yearsIreland’s suicide rate has fallen by a quarter over a 20-year period An Irish engineering project that removes and recovers phosphorus from treated wastewater and allows it to be used as agricultural fertiliser has won a major global infrastructure engineering award The Phosphorus Fixation & Recovery Facility (P Fix) was developed for Uisce Éireann as part of the ongoing upgrade of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin It involves the removal of phosphorus from treated wastewater to enhance the water quality in Dublin Bay and its conversion to a pelletised product for potential reuse in a specified Phosphorus fixation reactor This facility is the first of its kind in Ireland and the largest of its kind in Europe The project was commissioned in 2023 by Uisce Éireann the state-owned water utility company as part of the €500 million upgrade of the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant The P Fix Project was developed by the 3JV engineering consortium involving TJ O’Connor & Associates global consulting and engineering firm Royal Haskoning DHV It forms an integral part of the upgraded facility allowing for the recovery of Phosphorus from wastewater The process forms pearly coloured granules which can be used as a slow-release agricultural fertiliser the P Fix Project was named Project of the Year by the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland at the organisation’s Engineering Excellence Awards It was subsequently shortlisted among 15 leading entries for the International Federation of Consulting Engineers’ Project Awards 2024 and was named the overall winner in the small to medium category making it one of three winners announced at a gala event in Geneva on Tuesday 10 September The project was the only one in Europe to be shortlisted and faced competition from other major developments across nine other countries including the Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway in Indonesia Boryeong Subsea Tunnel in South Korea and the My Thuan 2 bridge construction project in Vietnam The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) is the global representative body for national associations of consulting engineers and represents over one million engineering professionals and 40,000 firms in about 100 countries worldwide The Project Awards recognise the achievements and successes of consulting engineering member firms and their clients across the globe and the important impact their projects have on social economic and environmental quality of life around the world said: “The Phosphorus Fixation Facility in Ringsend is a significant development as part of the overall treatment plant upgrade and one of which we are very proud It’s a great example of the circular economy in action and it’s rewarding to see it being recognised alongside other leading projects worldwide.” By Thomas Gregg In 1977 The Blades played their first ever gig as a then six-piece band at the teenage disco run by the residents association The line up that night was the late and sadly missed Laurence Cleary the Ringsend and Districts Historical Society will be hosting a plaque unveiling and a celebratory evening to commemorate that first and only gig The Blades ever played in Ringsend That evening we are putting together an event pretty much saying thank you to those then six young teenagers who unbeknown to themselves on that night set in motion the quite incredible roller coaster ride that saw The Blades put Ringsend on the map both musically and socially over the next few years Their set that first night consisted of covers of Beatles The Stooges numbers and a few other songs which none of the lads can really remember as it was forty seven years ago That night as a fifteen-year-old I was in the CYMS front hall playing snooker when in walked these six lads carrying their instruments ready to take on the world – the rock and roll world that was – all suitably attired in long coats and I’ve since learned one fur coat which Joe borrowed from his mother This to me was the first punk statement in our town and what an impression it made on me that night I stuck my head in the disco door later on as The Blades tentatively went about playing that first gig but all I remember is barely seeing them on the tiny stage and I cannot recall what songs they played It’s so important as a community to commemorate the occasion of that first gig and the subsequent impression this band made on Ireland’s music history they literally conquered the local music scene with their classic but so relevant pop tunes As a fellow Ringsender I still cherish those nights in the Magnet as an awe struck fan seeing these local lads literally have the dance floor on wheels as infectious tune after tune just blew me away Proudly walking back home over the iron bridge from Pearse Street into the safety of Ringsend’s grasp I would still have those classic tunes reverberating through my head For that fleeting time period they were the next band likely to make it or so the smart money said – headlining with U2 or supporting them and being at times the dominant band with their three minute pop classics Even now listening to HOT FOR YOU just gives you that urge to get up and dance Not forgetting the brilliant THE BRIDE WORE WHITE still such a catchy tune but back then addressing the ignominy of getting pregnant possibly from a one night stand and been forced to get married but some classic songs from the early Magnet days like SO ITS OVER and LETS GO DOWN TO THE DANCE were top songs too Our evening hopes to bring alive and recreate in a small way that first gig and the early years of The Blades until Pat and Lar left video and guest speakers all doing one thing alone and that is paying tribute and honouring the Ringsend Blades It’s not a reunion of the original band musically as unfortunately Lar passed a few years back so on the night no members of the Blades will be playing but early Blades songs will be performed Tickets are free for the event and we are in the process of setting up the Eventbrite ticket platform.  Keep an eye on the Ringsend and Districts Historical Society Facebook page for this to go live Tickets are on a first-come first-served basis Thank you to Google for sponsoring this event.Thank you to DCC for the sponsorship of the plaque.  THE owners of 11 South Dock Place at Ringsend in Dublin 4 have made excellent use of every square inch in their small mid-terrace one-bed home and have done it beautifully Dublin 4Cathy Burke of Owen Reilly auctioneers says when they were decorating the Edwardian brown brick property they bought four years ago the owners used the services of an interior designer “It’s been completely renovated and has new kitchen units upgraded bathrooms and double glazed sash style windows,” she says adding that it’s also been rewired the 55 sq m property also has an attic room which has been transformed into a pretty nursery The open-plan kitchen/dining/living space occupying the entire ground floor is stylishly modern with white walls Both the bathroom and the en suite bedroom on the first floor have been upgraded as has the attic room which was converted by previous owners Folding doors in the kitchen open onto a narrow patio which has timber wall panelling and a Gothic mirror to reflect light “The location at Ringsend in the heart of Dublin 4 is hugely sought after It’s within walking distance of the Aviva stadium and Sandymount,” says Ms Burke noting that the Dart at Grand Canal provides easy access to the city centre WHILE some folk love old world properties others want to get their hands on modern newly-built energy efficient homes that they can finish Sherry FitzGerald O’Neill are offering a recently completed three-bed detached dormer property at Kilcrohane on Sheep’s head Peninsula for a guide of €445,000 “It’s on the Wild Atlantic Way and has magnificent views of Dunmanus Bay,” says auctioneer Olivia Hanafin adding that the 166 sq m property is architect designed and has an A2 energy rating The interior has tiled and timber flooring as well as kitchen units and sanitary ware but is pretty much a blank canvas for a new owner to finish and decorate Ground floor accommodation includes an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room as well as a sunroom at the side The detached home at Kilcrohane West is on a site of close to half an acre which is in need of landscaping “New properties are quite rare in this area We are getting interest from people who want holiday homes and people who want to spend their retirement in a coastal West Cork location,” says Ms Hanafin The Sanctuary in the woodlands at Gortcurka near Corofin in Co Clare could perhaps become a haven for a buyer seeking to escape the cares of city living it’s a five-bed farmhouse which comes with a site of five acres and several outbuildings including stables which the current owner has turned into holiday studios “It was a donkey sanctuary for 30 years but has since 2016 been successfully trading as an Airbnb,” says Douglas Hurley of DNG O’Sullivan Hurley explaining that the owner put a lot of work into upgrading and redecorating to make this possible An elongated traditional farmhouse with some exposed stone walls it’s been colourfully decorated and equipped with modern comforts and double-glazed sash-style PVC windows,” says Mr Hurley Accommodation includes a huge reception room as well as five bedrooms — one en suite — and two bathrooms Outbuildings include sheds and barns as well as a 78sq m workshop and three small guest lodges character and scenic views of the countryside and of the Burren Hills and Mullaghmore,” says Mr Hurley noting that it’s secluded but not remote being 7km from Corofin and 11km from Ennis POSITIONED to offer scenic views of Kenmare Bay and the rugged mountains of Beara Carrig Fada at 2 Rossmore Island in Tahilla shouldn’t prove at all difficult to sell stone-faced dormer with a guide of €485,000 “The setting is picturesque and the residence is attractive and very well maintained,” says Suzanne Teahan of Sherry FitzGerald Daly noting that it’s being sold fully furnished Designed to resemble a traditional style cottage the 134 sq m property includes a sunroom at the side There’s a large timber-floored kitchen/ dining/living space with shaker-style kitchen units at one end and a high traditional style stone fireplace at the other To the rear there’s also a utility and a bathroom The upstairs has a bathroom and three bedrooms including one with a large dormer window which frames the view of the sky One of three similar style properties built in 2005 Carrig Fada is on a site of almost three quarters of an acre attract buyers who want to work from home since fibre broadband is set to become available in the area this year From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in Graham Norton's home in Wapping in London up for sale at €5.8m A restaurateur who turned his Dublin 4 childhood home into a pizzeria must pay just over €7,000 for breaking planning rules and carry out a raft of modifications to keep earning a crust was prosecuted by Dublin City Council (DCC) for failing to comply with a 2018 enforcement notice about his gable end pizzeria The Dublin District Court case had been adjourned and Mr Whelan was ordered to attend a hearing before Judge Anthony Halpin The defendant had been convicted of an offence under Section 154 of the Planning and Development Act for failing to take steps outlined by the council The local authority had demanded the cessation of the use of the ground floor of the property including the open area to the front and side and perimeter fencing from the front façade told Judge Halpin that the defendant was out of the country at the earlier stages of the case but had come to court to agree to the council's request The solicitor said he understood Mr Whelan was "willing to give an undertaking" The defence barrister said his client would give an undertaking under oath "to the satisfaction of the council and resolve the matter" the court had imposed a €500 fine and ordered him to pay €6,604 in costs and to comply with the original enforcement notice in full within three months Mr Quinlan said that it was the council's position that Mr Whelan had failed to do so I believe Mr Whelan is going to undertake that he will comply" Judge Halpin gave him until January 1 to meet the terms of the enforcement notice it's a case where Mr Whelan will either be carrying out works or ceasing to trade on the first [of January] The case was adjourned until January 14 to check if he has complied Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices The BusConnects corridor from Ringsend to Dublin city centre, which includes the long-anticipated construction of a bridge linking the Poolbeg peninsula to the city, has been approved by An Bord Pleanála The National Transport Authority (NTA) has sought permission for 12 dedicated bus lanes as part of its programme to overhaul the capital’s bus system The Ringsend core bus corridor (CBC) is the seventh approved to date with five more still awaiting decision by the board the Ringsend scheme is one of the shortest of the 12 segregated corridors but involves some of the most significant interventions in the city with construction of a new bridge where the river Liffey meets the river Dodder and the removal of a pair of historic bridges on North Wall Quay The 1912 Scherzer rolling lift bridges are on Dublin City Council’s record of protected structures and were built to allow boats and barges move from the Liffey through to Spencer Dock and on to the Royal Canal The huge metal and steel structures remain in place but their diesel engines which allowed them to roll back and lift the road surface have long since been decommissioned The NTA said they already represented a significant “pinch point” for buses on the north quays with traffic reduced to just one lane in each direction at the bridges It told the board their retention would represent an “untenable constraint” on the delivery of the BusConnects route which was designed to achieve “improved public transport journey time and reliability through continuous bus lane priority” The NTA plans to dismantle the bridges and reconstruct them nearby turning them by 180 degrees so they run parallel to They could then be used by cyclists and pedestrians leaving the width of the newly constructed roadway for buses and other traffic While Dublin City Council supports the scheme its conservation section was “highly concerned” about the negative impact moving the historic bridges would have “on the heart of Dublin’s docklands” Moving an industrial heritage structure from its original context “obliterates the legibility of its intended function and reduces it in significance to no more than visually pleasing furniture” unequivocally supportive of the construction of the new bridge at the end of the south quays over the mouth of the Dodder The 200m-long public transport and cycling bridge will run perpendicular to the Liffey’s Tom Clarke (East Link) Bridge and is “crucial infrastructure” to connect the Poolbeg peninsula to the city centre Some 3,000 apartments are under construction on the former Glass Bottle factory site on the peninsula The council had eight years ago intended to build the bridge itself but set aside its plans when the bridge was incorporated into the BusConnects scheme [ Second court challenge brought over Blackrock to city centre BusConnects routeOpens in new window ] The Ringsend CBC will extend from Sean Moore Road, beside the Glass Bottle site, to Talbot Memorial Bridge beside the Custom House, running on both sides of the Liffey. The six other schemes approved by the board run to the city centre from Liffey Valley, Clongriffin, Belfield/Blackrock, Ballymun/Finglas, Swords and Blanchardstown. Routes from Lucan, Templeogue/Rathfarnham, Tallaght/Clondalkin, Kimmage and Bray await the decision of the board. Two of the approved schemes, Clongriffin and Belfield/Blackrock, are the subject of ongoing judicial review proceedings. Olivia Kelly is Dublin Editor of The Irish Times Our Poets in Bloom: Telling a 1000 years of Ringsend History was launched in the Ringsend Irishtown Community Centre on Thorncastle Street produced by the Ringsend and District Historical Society is a collection of poems and stories submitted to the Writers Adventure element of the annual Bloomsday Festival in Ringsend wife of the late Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney as was retired Ringsend National School Principal Robin Booth Also in attendance was local poet Mary Guckian as well as local dignitaries The book is aptly dedicated to local woman Orla Murphy (see feature on pg Our Poets in Bloom is a celebration of our locality and its talent with many young people contributing to it in their own words as well as making a welcome Christmas gift is a book that will be treasured for many years to come The exterior of 21 Howard Street in Ringsend Niall TonerSat 12 Oct 2024 at 03:3021 Howard Street What is it: These cottages were built in the late 19th and early 20th century on lands known as the South Lotts reclaimed from the Liffey estuary 100 years earlier following the embankment of the River Liffey They originally housed dock workers and their families Tell me more: This property is listed as a two-bed with two bathrooms It dates from 1910 and currently has a curious layout with a living/ dining room/ kitchen and a second The attic has been partially converted for storage and is accessed by means of a folding staircase the interior of this classic Dublin cottage is in pretty tired condition The kitchen is very basic and the bathrooms could do with a revamp As this property has not been vacant for the requisite time and is not in a state of dereliction it will not qualify for grants under the derelict and vacant property schemes The attic cannot currently be regarded as living space The structure appears to be good and there are no visible signs of damp at the moment Grand Canal Dock is around the corner and Ringsend village is a short walk The Dart station at Barrow Street is close by and the area is served by numerous bus routes you could probably drop €50,000 on top of the purchase price to do the basics required to bring this cottage into the 21st century you would probably want to spend a figure north of €100,000.​ Subject to the requisite planning approval converting the loft could free up some of the downstairs living space or provide an extra bedroom for a surprisingly roomy cottage very close to the city centre in the heart of Dublin’s ‘digital’ district Oliver Travers of Mullery Gara Estate Agents will guide you through the quirky space in person Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Celine NaughtonFri 7 Jun 2024 at 06:001–11 The Dockyard When Dublin’s shipbuilding and maritime industry was at its peak in the late 19th century Ringsend was largely populated by men employed as labourers and carters on the docks and railways while the womenfolk worked in nearby mills and factories Many lived in artisan cottages and small terraced houses in the area It’s a very different looking neighbourhood today Within walking distance of Google’s European HQ and the IFSC at the docklands as well as Meta’s international HQ in Ballsbridge it is now one of South Dublin’s most salubrious addresses that a new development called The Dockyard is now set to become Ringsend’s first Millionaire’s Row Located behind a row of cottages at the end of South Dock Street BP Development Projects are building the scheme of 11 two- and three-bedroom homes to a design by architect Brian Guckian on the site of a former warehouse and car showrooms Two of the properties are end-of-terrace two-bed townhouses measuring 1,044 sq ft There are two three-bed detached houses at 1,076 sq ft from €950,000; and seven mid-terrace three-bed townhouses at 1,507 sq ft Headline features include triple-glazed windows Each house has a carport and EV charging point Dublin's energy agency has called for more funding to be committed to develop district heating in the capital which uses excess heat produced by industry to heat homes and businesses was first rolled out in Tallaght in south Dublin almost 18 months ago which works with local authorities in the capital to promote energy efficiency says opportunities to develop the system could be lost if the Government does not provide more supports for the sustainable heating model It was speaking during Dublin Climate Week which runs until Sunday We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences two buildings - South Dublin County Council's headquarters in Tallaght and the main campus of TU Tallaght - became the first to be heated using excess heat from a nearby Amazon data centre Since then two more buildings have been added to the district heating system including the Work IQ Innovation Centre in Tallaght which is South Dublin County Council's hub for start-up companies and enterprise A new apartment development is next to be added to the system which will continue to expand to other parts of the community South Dublin County Council said there have been multiple benefits from the project "Eighteen months in we're saving 1,500 tons of carbon a year That's 10% of our target for Tallaght for 2030 "But the biggest advantage really is that we've done it we've proven the concept that district heating with waste heat from a data centre can work "We have continued operations through all our seasons I think there's a great sense of local pride in the project and generally it's a great example for other projects," she said The plan is to expand the use of this locally produced heat to other parts of the community in the coming years "The fact that there's no chimney on this centre is actually the really important trick here What we're doing is we're taking waste heat "Every degree centigrade of heat that we take with very sustainable heat pumps and then we're distributing it "So we're not relying on imported fossil fuels This allows us to be independent in our heat sources "We have 133 cost rental apartments that are connecting by the end of this year that will be our first residential project and a new university building we have an expansion plan over the next three to five years to connect another up to 3,500 apartments "So we're growing and we're looking to the future as to where we expand "It's where Tallaght village town is going to extend where the council envisages up to 11,000 new homes over the coming period," Ms Pender said The next big district heating project planned for the capital is in Ringsend where they will take excess heat from the Waste to Energy plant in Poolbeg to heat almost 4,000 homes and multiple commercial units at the Glass Bottle site before continuing on to premises in the north and south docks Work is currently under way at the site to lay the pipes which will bring the heat to one of Dublin's newest housing and commercial quarters that will eventually have 20,000 people living and working there But the agency that works with Dublin's local authorities to promote energy efficiency said more needs to be done to develop district heating in the capital Codema CEO Donna Gartland explained how the Ringsend system will work "There's a huge amount of waste heat that's at the moment we're going to basically reroute that through large pipes firstly to the Irish Glass Bottle site and then onwards into the city to the north of south docklands areas where we can provide heat for hundreds more buildings "It's used across Europe in hundreds of cities and towns and it's around for over 100 years we're just kind of playing catch up at the moment that we have lots of indigenous sources of renewable heat and waste heat so such as the waste energy plant in Ringsend that we can utilise to replace all the fossil fuels "We actually have enough resources here to replace all those imported fuels "The war in Ukraine showed us how escalating prices can really affect a consumer the customers there who were on district heating networks 90% of them either felt no change in their prices or a lower price for heat because there was applied through district heating networks because there are projects that are in planning "They have customers ready to take district heating "The last supports that were available directly for district heating were in 2018 but there's no clear market signal there from the Government to say these are the supports that are coming down the line "That needs to happen within this Government term "We've had a lot of support from the current Government "There's been a lot of movement in the last four years otherwise all these opportunities are going to be lost," Ms Gartland said RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites District heating pipes being laid at the Glass Bottle site in Ringsend to take excess heat from the Waste to Energy plant in Poolbeg we\u0027ve proven the concept\u0027 \u002D Therese Pender\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EAdvocates say that district heating has clear advantages over importing fossil fuels\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EDonna Gartland said district heating is a well established \u003Cp\u003EDistrict heating users in Denmark were largely protected from energy price surges in recent years\u003C/p\u003E late of Ringsend and formerly of Carrick-on-Súir passed away peacefully on the 10th of August 2024 Pre-deceased by his father Dick; John will be sadly missed by his partner Richard Kane John will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home Removal on Thursday afternoon to the Victorian Chapel All enquiries to Larry Massey Funeral Directors https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV John’s Funeral Service may be viewed live online by clicking the link below. A crane driver has been sent forward for trial accused of causing €2m worth of damage during an arson attack at a former pub earmarked for homeless accommodation in Dublin 4 The Shipwright Pub on Thorncastle Street in Ringsend went on fire in the early hours of New Year's Eve Gardaí and six units of Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control was charged in March with causing damage to the former pub by fire The father of four was granted €2,750 bail with strict terms and faced his third hearing at Dublin District Court today The State served him with a book of evidence and Judge Treasa Kelly noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that Mr McDonnell would face trial on indictment Judge Kelly granted a return-for-trial order sending Mr McDonnell to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court where the case will be listed for mention on July 4 She noted that there was consent to reduce his Garda station sign-on condition from three days to once a week and that he could get his passport back for a four-day holiday in Spain The judge warned Mr McDonnell that he must inform the prosecution if he intended to use an alibi and ordered gardai to hand over interview videos to the defence was granted legal aid to include senior counsel representation and he had also told the court Mr McDonnell "asserted his innocence in relation to this case" Detective Sergeant Jonathan Kelly said that the accused "made no reply" when charged with arson of the premises "In excess of €2m worth of damage was done as a result of the fire and there was also potential for the fire to spread to the adjoining building where people were residents" Mr McDonnell has surrendered his passport and must stay away from Thorncastle Street and Fitzwilliam Street the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive wanted to prepare the property for homeless families By Ray MacAodhagain Seán Moore will always be synonymous with Ringsend He is remembered by the prestigious Seán Moore Awards as well as Seán Moore Road and Park Seán was born in 1913 and grew up in Irishtown and was educated locally at the Vocational School in Ringsend When he finished his tuition he joined the Gas Company and became a member of the Workers Union of Ireland He subsequently joined Fianna Fáil while continuing his studies at University College Dublin where he received a diploma in Social and Economic Science.  His first taste of politics occurred in 1950 when he was elected to Dublin City Council.  By 1963 he was made first citizen of Dublin a role which he cherished and described as “a kind of ombudsman for the people.”  He only held the position two days when John F Kennedy became the first serving President of the USA to visit this country conducted his responsibilities with distinction who at a ceremony at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle had two honorary degrees (Trinity College and UCD) bestowed on him by Éamon de Valera and the freedom of the city by Seán Moore.  Letters from Kennedy to Moore thanking him and the City Council for making the visit to Dublin a most memorable one are housed in the National Library His wife Jackie Kennedy had been pregnant at the time and had not accompanied JFK to Ireland Two months after her husband returned to America a boy named Patrick was born by emergency caesarean section The infant had respiratory distress syndrome and died Moore wrote to Kennedy on hearing the sad news and in a subsequent letter Kennedy thanked the Lord Mayor for his generous messages of sympathy.  President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas The death of the young Irish-American president was met in Ireland with great sorrow Jackie Kennedy requested that a troupe of Irish cadets be sent to Washington for the president’s funeral later that year She noted that her late husband’s trip to Ireland meant more to him than any other in his life.  In Ireland it was felt that a memorial should be erected to honour the deceased president One particular suggestion was a Kennedy Memorial Concert Hall at Haddington Road he noted that regarding the provision of a memorial to the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy “My own personal suggestion is that a memorial should take the form of a hospital or home for mentally handicapped children.” Kennedy was laid to rest in November of 1963 and Moore served out his term as Lord Mayor until 1964.  After this he was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil TD in the 1965 general election representing the Dublin South–East constituency He proved himself a diligent constituent who took particular interest in local unemployment He showed concern for the ‘troubles’ in Northern Ireland and marched in Derry on August 12 1969 (the Battle of the Bogside) as well as attending the Bloody Sunday funerals in 1972 In 1979 he was appointed Minister of State at the office of the Taoiseach made Moore Government Chief Whip (1979–1981) The party lost power in 1981 and Moore continued in the Dáil but lost his seat in February of 1982.  He fought one further general election in November of 1982 but was not re-elected.  Although retired from politics when he heard of the closure of Sir Patrick’s Dunn’s Hospital in August ‘86 campaigned vigorously to replace the medical services that had once existed in the area.  It was through such acts that Moore was admired locally and it was said that pensioners held a special reverence for him Moore died at Jervis hospital in October of ‘86 aged 73 At the time he was a widower who had no children The funeral of the former Fianna Fáil Dáil deputy and city councillor was attended by thousands but particularly Ringsenders – his local friends and supporters He is still fondly remembered in the area to this day.  a team was hard at work sandblasting and washing the stern of the MV Naomh Eanna – hoping to put it on show Eoin Seymour arrived first thing on Monday morning He parked his van behind the Ringsend Irishtown Community Centre a sandblaster in the back and a yellow air compressor in tow and climbed up onto the salvaged remains of a vessel the last piece of the MV Naomh Eanna in Dublin Sandblasting gets rid of the thick rust so they can repaint a construction worker and the owner of Seymour Construction Services “You’d need to go at this with the maximum power.” He worked to clean the crumbling surface of the remains of the old vessel Seymour calmly walked about on the stern – the rear end – of the old ferry that until January had rested in the graving docks just 200 metres away across where the Dodder River and Grand Canal meet The Naomh Eanna had been a passenger ferry between Galway and the Aran Islands But members of the Ringsend and Districts Historical Society saved this piece The idea is to display it along the riverfront standing back as he watched Seymour sandblast the stern Brannock threw on a pair of sunglasses and a black face mask over the whirr of the compressor and the hiss of the blaster “And the Dubs are getting the stern,” he said “so we’re gonna do a tourist twin project.” A bright white light flashed inside the graving docks Ideas for their salvation came and went – including a rebirth as a hotel Few of these ideas offered the local community anything meaningful the founder of the Ringsend and Districts Historical Society People Before Profit local area representative Brigid Purcell The collapsed vessel was visible behind them The group tried to flesh out ideas as to how it and the graving docks could be protected and preserved What could be salvaged would in the end be symbolic Waterways Ireland didn’t want anything to do with the boat and likely it was going to be scrapped “We made contact with the guy scrapping it “We didn’t know where we were gonna put it.” It has been out the back of the community centre for a few months while the society prioritised the local Bloomsday Project in June we can put it on display now along the riverfront.” but the next step is getting permission from Dublin City Council A spokesperson for the council said that they understood members of the society were refurbishing the ship but had no further information on the project at this time Shay Connolly sat down on a plastic yellow chair in the small community garden at the back of the centre He looked out past a young acer tree on the lawn the red Brewdog craft beer bar and restaurant a row of Herbert Simms flats and the large white Grand Canal Docks sign Connolly says that the historical society was set up in February 2022 “It was because I found out [James] Joyce’s first date with Nora Barnacle was here and strolled through Ringsend Park,” he says All of this was to bring more people into Ringsend with a view to eventually doing a masterplan for the port neighbourhood “The first victim of gentrification is identity,” he says The history of the Docklands is in danger of being lost amidst the glass and steel offices that have gone up around the area show them where they are geographically situated.” An action like preserving and displaying what is left of the Naomh Eanna can play some role in this acting as a visual reminder of the history of industry in the area and its older generations they can see reminders everywhere of where they come from,” he says Paul Brannock took a brief break from working on the stern It needed a slap of paint now to protect it from the elements He walked over to a bit of the stern’s deck He shook his foot at a large bright orange splotch kind of shaped like a ghost with outstretched arms Rain had gotten to it before he could go at it with a coat of paint before starting to drag his paint roller back and forth across bent and broken deck railings “It’ll be at least another eight hours’ work.” By Louise Whelan A memorial plaque tribute for renowned local sportsman John “Wembo” Young was officially unveiled back in August in Ringsend Park on the big astro pitch which will also be renamed who was a Liffey’s legend (ex manager and chairman of Liffey Wanderers FC) and managed so many other football clubs with a huge contribution to the game in the Dublin 2 and Dublin 4 areas His achievements in the sport are numerous and his stories will be told for generations to come. John enjoyed so much success as a player and as an outstanding football manager and his loss has left a huge hole in both communities of Pearse Street and Ringsend.   The plaque which was unveiled by his grandson will be a memorial marker to serve as a focal point for his family the wider community and everyone who knew him to come together at a physical location where they can visit to remember him and reflect on years of memories After the unveiling there was a football match between all the players who had been managed by John in his honour and what a visible celebration of a great man.  This poignant moment of special remembrance of John’s beautiful life will never be forgotten By Brian Bowe From Educating Rita (1983) to Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast (2021) Ringsend has played a key part in Ireland’s silver screen triumphs with multiple well-known productions having used the D4 suburb as a shooting location over the last several decades So it’s only fitting that a plaque should be installed celebrating the area’s many contributions to cinema A joint project between Ringsend and District Historical Society in association with the Shelbourne Park Residents Association the ‘In These Streets’ plaque was unveiled outside Mellon’s Shop on the South Lotts Road on Friday April 26th and featured some local celebrities and those who appeared in the various big and small screen moments in attendance.  “We’re getting an influx of new people in the area and we want to bring the story of Ringsend to them,” says Eddie Bohan Chairperson of the Ringsend and District Historical Society Our local streets have featured in some of the country’s most famous movies South Lotts Road doubled as a Belfast Street for Jim Sheridan’s 1993 biographical drama In the Name of the Father which starred Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon and the 1992 family classic Into the West were also shot in Ringsend.    Speakers at the unveiling ceremony included District Historical Society member Paul Brannock who initiated the whole project; Lord Mayor of Ringsend and Irishtown Derek Buckley; and film producer Kieran Corrigan (Evelyn whose own speech paid tribute to the area’s rich film history:  “It’s a fantastic area … it’s a very significant part of the film industry provided some of the greatest music scores in Hollywood history.”  Corrigan then went on to praise Ringsend’s vibrant community spirit but it doesn’t work unless communities get behind the making of the films because they’re not easy things to make This community is famous for its support of film and filmmakers in a very significant way.” Recounting a recent conversation he had with the legendary British director John Boorman who’s lived in Ireland for over 50 years now “He said the one thing he’ll always remember is that the extras here are the most enthusiastic extras he’s ever worked with.”  You haven’t only seen the area immortalised in movies Local locations were also used as a backdrop for plenty of music videos features St Patrick’s Church on Thorncastle Street Ringsend also served as a background for music videos for Boyzone The Shoos (with lead singer Tex attending the unveiling event) The old gasometer structure in the background of The Cranberries’ hit Dreams video adds a distinctive touch to the setting Ringsend’s streets have provided the backdrop for unforgettable creative works over the years they’ll need to have an engraver on stand-by to add further credits to the list.  “The Ringsend and District Historical Society would like to thank all the people of the area who came out in such large numbers to participate in the unveiling of the plaque at Mellon’s shop,” says Bohan Special thanks is due to the many people who supported our project in various ways: Shelbourne Park RA; Colm and Noirin Mellon’s; Ronan O’Donnell of DCC; Lorraine and RICC; John and Courtyard Media; Alan of John Cooke and Co.; Ken of Woodcutters; Irial of Slattery’s pub; Aaron of ShinAwiL; The Shoos; and special guest Kieran Corrigan.” the CYWMS hall was replicated into a lively The Blades when they played the CY in 1977.  This night was to reflect on the band’s journey from 1977-1981 with a proper old school night in celebration of their first gig as a six-piece band at that time.  A plaque unveiling was also held for our hometown music heroes now cemented on the outside wall of the CYWMS where it has iconic statues forever.  a lifelong superfan and esteemed local poet and a member of the Ringsend and District Historical Society had the idea to honour both their musical genius and the connection they created with their fans and also for putting Ringsend on the map.  And his vision was brought to life.  And what a spectacular vision it was.  If you were lucky enough to get a ticket you were transported into an era of carefree fun and the added sense of community with everyone there to have a good time blending tracks into seamless pulsating dance mixes and an energy that can only be described as electric Liam Fagan and the late Lar Cleary who sadly passed away in 2018.  They were formed in the late 1970’s in the south Dublin neighbourhood of Ringsend and this tribute evening was a way for the community to express their gratitude and say thank you to the lads for having such an impact on music leaving such an incredible mark on the Irish music scene.   Guests were taken on a trip down memory lane with exclusive memorabilia and nostalgic photographs of the band.  A commemorative video was also shown with pre-recorded video messages (one from the great U2’s Adam Clayton) along with guest speakers a Q&A session on those early days with personal stories and laughs reflecting on their own memories of the night and a chance for the audience to engage with the band which created a space for a deeper connection.  Two amazing guest bands played short sets of early Blades numbers and they captured the essence of the band while offering fresh interpretations that brought new life to familiar tunes such as “Ghost of a Chance” and “Hot for You” plus all the highlights of their set list on the night they played in the CY This event was a beautiful reminder that The Blades music and all the memories they created in those early years was more than just a celebration their stories provided an intimate insight into their creative process and their unique chemistry that did leave a lasting mark on the hearts of many It was a celebration of the power of song and the lasting impact of this band’s legacy that will never be forgotten.  Thomas Gregg would like to show his appreciation to the following: As part of the quite beautiful and at times truly emotional event in the CYMS celebrating The Blades from 1977-1981 this wonderful video made by Frankie King of King Studios Video Production was played to a hushed audience.  The reaction at times during the screening Huge thanks to Frankie King for making my vision become a reality The last few months of this Ringsend and District Historical Society project has seen an unbelievable amount of work undertaken to ensure that our six local lads and the late Lar Cleary get the recognition they so deserve for putting Ringsend on the map both musically and socially A packed CYMS hall made the evening even more special as the love and pride coming from each and every one of you created a truly magnificent atmosphere right through the three hour show The show would never have happened the way it did without Google sponsorship and Teresa Weafer Grennel’s belief in my vision when I initially presented it to her.  That first meeting was dramatically cut short within minutes of my presentation speech as she too saw the Ringsendness of the project- “I’m in 100% with this Thomas”,- and that was that Not forgetting Paula Moen’s drop dead gorgeous limited edition Blades booklet alongside those stunning posters and banners she also designed that made the hall look so dynamic Thanks to Martin Neville and McGowan’s Print for doing the above The Bon Neas’s and The Magnets stole the show with two storming sets- I will always be grateful to these lads for wanting to be part of the night Pierce Rooney who gave up his day to make it happen.  Halls don’t set up themselves or unset the next day either do they Declan Lynch and Karl Tsigdinos for such beautiful and poignant memories of those early years during the Q&A with the lads so thank you Thanks to Susan Gregg Farrell and Colette Egan for bar service and food on the night and Brian Murphy for manning the door throughout the night And to Billy Cahill for all his wonderful photographs that captured the magical atmosphere of the evening.  Ringsend and District Historical Society thank DCC for plaque sponsorship and GOOGLE for event sponsorship with this project.  Also not forgetting Fr Ivan from St Patrick’s Church Ringsend and Betty Barry (CYWMS) for permission to use the hall and mount the plaque on the outside wall.  1st Anniversary Notice for the late James (Jimmy Snow) Mullan(Kiltest Ringsend).Died 27th April 2024.Jimmy’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Easter Sunday 20th April 2025 at 9am in St Ballerin.God saw the road was getting rough,The hill was hard to climb,He gently closed your weary eyes,And whispered “Peace be thine” Share this sad news with friends and loved ones Visit Website [email protected] Link Redmond is a true hero and his acts of bravery deserve a more permanent marker (one of those aforementioned brass plaques would be appropriate).   Redmond’s residences during his life include 2 Parkview Cottages, 2 Carlisle Row (Caroline Row) and later at  22 Pembroke Cottages.  Dublin City Council received more than 30 complaints from local residents in Ringsend in December after it emerged that a building in the area was earmarked for emergency accommodation The building was later set on fire after false rumours spread that it was to be used to house asylum seekers Documents released to The Irish Times under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act show that the local council received 33 complaints in a seven-day period about the use of the building as emergency accommodation Some local residents complained about “undocumented” and “unvetted” people being accommodated in the building while others objected to it being used as emergency accommodation of any type Several local residents stated that the Shipwright pub “wasn’t suitable for families” One resident queried the type of supports the family emergency accommodation would have what its capacity would be and what the visitors policy would be like The fire broke out in the early hours of New Year’s Eve at the building in Ringsend and took six fire tenders several hours to bring under control Gardaí said the fire was the work of arsonists [ Are asylum seekers good for the economy? Yes, if they are allowed to workOpens in new window ] Three people were arrested on Thursday as part of the investigation into the incident and later released without charge Gardaí said they were preparing files for the Director of Public Prosecutions on two of the individuals – a man aged in his 30s and a man in his 50s Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) director Mary Hayes defended the service in January after local politicians said they were not told of plans to create homeless accommodation at the pub. Ms Hayes said she had not issued any “formal” notice to councillors about the use of the building for homeless accommodation as it would not be “normal” practice to do so, and it could “stigmatise” people. Documents show that a “local liaison group” contacted Ms Hayes on December 29th requesting a meeting about the use of the building. “Please can you meet with our local liaison group to discuss future plans for the site. We are hoping as a small liaison group representing our community we can put people’s fears at ease and get answers to our many questions,” the email said. The group were offered a phone call to discuss the matter, rather than an in-person meeting, due to the Christmas holidays. In response, the local group said: “We ideally need a sit-down meeting with yourself as the liaison group has many questions, hopefully you can shed some light on . . . it would be ideal if we could meet on your return.” The row about the building escalated in early January after several politicians and local representatives called for a better communications strategy from the DRHE and a formal notification process. It is understood the DHRE and the Department of Integration told public representatives who contacted them in mid-December that the site was not intended to be used for asylum seekers. Documents show Ms Hayes confirmed to Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews on December 18th that the building was contracted for use for “homeless families”. “Initially, we were looking for emergency accommodation for single men but realised the location suited family accommodation. We have a dedicated complaints email and you can give this out to anyone who has concerns and we will follow up,” Ms Hayes said in the email. Before the fire, it was anticipated the Shipwright pub in Ringsend would be available to accommodate homeless families in the first quarter of 2024. Jade Wilson is a reporter for The Irish Times Proximity to the Poolbeg incinerator wouldn’t exactly be the locals’ idea of fun. Ringsend is also close to the Aviva Stadium, meaning that parking and footfall can be hectic on match days or gig evenings. Additionally, you’ll pay handsomely for that Dublin 4 postcode, even if it is significantly easier on the pocket than nearby Ballsbridge, Donnybrook or Sandymount. Ringsend’s tangle of streets offer up a bounty of red-bricked terraced two-beds. Housing stock is fairly split down the middle between apartments and houses – about one-fifth of properties in Ringsend have been built since 2000, yet 23 per cent of homes were built between 1919 and 1960. As of 2019’s second quarter, properties for sale are scarce and in high demand even in a slowing market, so you’ll need to be quick off the blocks if you want a canny investment. At 61sq m, 48 Ringsend Park is a compact yet well-presented two-bedroom/one-bath cottage on the market for € 370,000 (via Sherry FitzGerald Sandymount, Tel: 01-667 2244). myhome.ie/residential/brochure/48-ringsend-park-ringsend-dublin-4-d04-n265/4330043 6 Joy Street, a two-bed/one-bath tucked into an enclave in the heart of the neighbourhood, presents an opportunity to get your hands on one of Ringsend’s famous period terraces (€395,000 via Sherry FitzGerald Sandymount, Tel: 01-667 2244). myhome.ie/residential/brochure/6-joy-street-ringsend-dublin-4-d04-cc93/4334279 myhome.ie/residential/brochure/apt-7-block-b-the-bottleworks-ringsend-dublin-4/4340669/ This one-bed in the Bottleworks is the perfect starter home (€260,000 via Allen & Jacobs, Tel: 01-210 0360), while at the other end of the market, three-bedroom townhouses make up part of a new development on South Lotts Road, built on the site of a former rope factory (three-beds start at €730,000 via Owen Reilly New Homes, Tel: 01-677 7100). myhome.ie/residential/brochure/three-bedroom-townhouses-the-ropery-south-lotts-road-ringsend-dublin-4/4292462 Landlords are hoping to snare the well-heeled tech/finance workers looking for a short commute, so good luck finding a bargain. A two-bed apartment recently came up in the iconic Gasworks development for € 1,850 a month, but it’s unfortunately more usual to be forking out € 2,500 a month for a two-bed in the area. Juniors Deli & Café (2 Bath Avenue) is worth a punt for deli treats during working hours and Italian-influenced fare in the evening, while 3FE on Lower Grand Canal Street is more than just good coffee. The Oarsman (8-10 Bridge Street) is a fantastic gastropub, while The Yacht (8 Thorncastle Street) has gained “local legend” status by now, and for good reason. The Old Spot, The Bath Pub and Farmer Brown’s, all on Bath Avenue, are very much worth a visit. About 28 per cent of Ringsend’s residents are lone dwellers, while 15 per cent are child-free couples and 20 per cent are couples with children. A whopping 38 per cent of locals are between 16 and 34, according to MyHome.ie findings. Grand Canal Dock and Lansdowne Road Dart stations will have you there from the city centre in a mere moment. Dublin Bus serves the area well, too (1, 47, 56A, 77A, 356, 392), although it is only 20 minutes or so on foot from the city, too.