The upgrade of bus networks has resulted in significant rerouting. Bus numbers, once a feature of everyday life, have disappeared. Donnybrook users might remember the number 10 which once carried them across the city, as well as countless family trips
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On Saturday April 12th, 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
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Plaque unveiling in George Reynolds flats, Irishtown to the memory of Tony Byrne. Tony, who had a great community spirit, got the flagpole up and developed all of the gardening areas. A wonderful friend and neighbour who is sadly missed.
Photos: Fr Ivan Tonge
Michael Donnelly first became a public representative for Fianna Fáil in 1977 when he was elected to Seanad Éireann on which he served until 1981. He served as a Dublin City Councillor for Dublin South East 1982-2009, during which he was Lord Mayor of Dublin, 1990-1991.
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Deepest condolences to the wife, family and friends of Gerry Quinn who passed away in March. Originally from Fairymount in Roscommon, Gerry spent most of his life in Donnybrook, and served faithfully for over 30 years as a Garda in Donnybrook station. He was well known and loved in the area.
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We should all be familiar with “The Dockers”, the working class grafters who were historically employed in the docks and the shipping industry in Dublin in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the majority of them came from Dockland communities particularly around areas of Ringsend, Pearse Street,
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Back in November, the CYWMS hall was replicated into a lively, energetic, teenage disco to commemorate local band, 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
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On Thursday, March 11th, 1937, a severe storm, one of the fiercest experienced for many years, swept across Ireland. Heavy snowfalls were reported from all parts of the country, leaving in its wake a trail of desolation and ruin. Traffic was paralysed and widespread power cuts were experienced
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Ralph Sillery Benson, was a son of the distinguished Dr Charles Benson, president of the Royal College of Surgeons. He received his early education at Rathmines School and afterwards Trinity College, graduating with an MA and LL.B. He took a test for the Indian Civil Service of the British raj
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