Posts Tagged Ballsbridge

Facebook: The Next Storey

By Alexander Kearney Almost immediately after winning permission to make dramatic changes to its new Ballsbridge complex, Facebook has now applied for permission to add another storey to the front two ranges for its new headquarters opposite the RDS. The […]

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A Bridge Too Far? Developer seeks modifications for new Facebook campus

By Alexander Kearney Early in November news was finally announced of a move that was long anticipated in the nation’s property pages: Facebook had finally agreed to take on a long-term lease for the entire 14 acre AIB Bankcentre site […]

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Pembroke Hall turns back the clock

Pembroke Hall turns back the clock

City of Dublin Education and Training Board, current residents of the historic Pembroke Town Hall in Ballsbridge, held a 1916 commemoration on the 15th and 16th of October to showcase their fabulous home. Entitled: The Clerk’s Tale and Other Stories, […]

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Dublin Writers Circle in Intercontinental Hotel

Dublin Writers Circle in Intercontinental Hotel

The Dublin Writers Circle is coming to the Intercontinental Hotel this Wednesday at 8pm. Authors who have already written something are invited to the event, where they will be able to engage in a writer’s support group, an open mic […]

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Sacred Heart Church marking 150 years with talk

Sacred Heart Church marking 150 years with talk

The Sacred Heart Church in Donnybrook is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a talk on the church’s history. The talk will take place tomorrow, Wednesday November 9th, at 1pm in the Pembroke Library on Angelsea Road. In association with the […]

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Documentary screening in Herbert Park

Documentary screening in Herbert Park

The Dublin City Council will host a free screening of the documentary Atlantic in Herbert Park tomorrow. The film focuses on three small fishing communities – one in Ireland, one in Norway and one in Newfoundland. It explores the two […]

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Protest to free Irish prisoner in Egypt

Protest to free Irish prisoner in Egypt

Irishman Ibrahim Halawa has been unlawfully imprisoned in Egypt for three years, and a protest will take place this evening in Ballsbridge to challenge this. Halawa’s 15th rescheduled trial took place yesterday, where he was tried alongside 493 other people. […]

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Free Dementia Care Workshops in Ballsbridge

Free Dementia Care Workshops in Ballsbridge

As part of Alzheimer’s month, Home Instead Senior Care will run a Free Family Dementia Care Workshop in their Ballsbridge Office. The workshop will run from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday September 28th at 60 Merrion Road and will teach […]

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Culture Night coming to Dublin 4

Culture Night coming to Dublin 4

Culture Night will be celebrated across the city next Friday September 16th, and residents of D4 will have plenty to enjoy. The Royal Hospital Donnybrook boasts an impressive art collection, featuring 140 pieces of work from the likes of Patrick […]

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Maxol brings Parks Tennis Autumn Programme to D4

Maxol brings Parks Tennis Autumn Programme to D4

The Maxol-sponsored Parks Tennis has launched its Autumn Programme and will come to Dublin 4 with classes in Herbert Park. The programme was first launched in 1977 and has grown over the years, currently employing 330 people in 150 venues […]

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