Ballsbridge

New library strategy with no fees and late opening

New library strategy with no fees and late opening

By  Peter McNamara Do you have a habit of forgetting to return library books? Does the prospect of a sizeable fine keep you from visiting your local library? Now that the government has decided to get rid of late fines, […]

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Facebook eyes up former Bankcentre

Facebook eyes up former Bankcentre

By Alexander Kearney What’s going on with the AIB Bankcentre? Mystery still surrounds the future of the site after it was revealed earlier this year that AIB intended to vacate the last portion of its purpose-built campus by summer 2019. […]

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The Hanging Gardens of Ballsbridge

The Hanging Gardens of Ballsbridge

By Alexander Kearney We are fortunate in having in this country an efficient, stable, comprehensive banking and financial system of the highest integrity and probity.” Even after nearly forty years, the nasal quality and slightly bored tone of the recorded […]

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Bath Pub Seniors’ Christmas Party

Bath Pub Seniors’ Christmas Party

On Monday last the senior residents of Bath Avenue attended the Annual Christmas party hosted by the Bath Pub. Since the new owners, Brian and Stephen, took over the Bath Pub in 2012 they have provided a fun-filled night of food, entertainment and drinks for the senior residents.

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Busy Weekend in Dublin

Busy Weekend in Dublin

The weekend just gone saw a host of different events take place in and around the Dublin 4 area, and NewsFour were on hand to record some of the action… Saturday, as well as being the day when the new Luas line launched in the capital, was also the day when Mr. Tilly’s lights were turned on over at Bath Avenue.

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Winter Craft Fair at Print Museum

Winter Craft Fair at Print Museum

The National Print Museum’s Winter Craft Fair returns for its seventh year from December 1st to 3rd at Beggar’s Bush Barracks. The mezzanine level will transform into a winter wonderland with market stalls selling all sorts of unique gifts, from letterpress cards and fine art prints to jewellery and children’s toys.

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Big bang at Anglesea Bridge

Big bang at Anglesea Bridge

An unexploded hand grenade thought to be from the time of the War of Independence was discovered under the Anglesea Bridge in the Ballsbridge area on August 28th. Gardai were immediately alerted and submitted a request to the Irish Defence […]

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DCC Notes

DCC Notes

The Dublin City Council South East Area committee held meetings in June and July. Councillor Mannix Flynn requested that something be done about the rat infestation along the Dodder, specifically at the Milltown Car-Park Bring Centre. The manager replied that […]

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Large turnout at anti-Trump protest

Large turnout at anti-Trump protest

Up to 1,000 people gathered outside the United States Embassy in Ballsbridge, on February 2nd, to protest about President Trump’s executive order of a 90-day ban on people from seven Muslim countries entering the U.S. The order created confusion on […]

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Business boom in Beggar’s Bush

Business boom in Beggar’s Bush

The Beggar’s Bush D4 Business Group, a collective of twenty local businesses, has been nominated for the Local Authority Members Awards (LAMA) for the second year in a row. The awards highlight and recognise community and councils working together, bringing […]

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