5 d. ago 'People like me don’t give up': Harry Crosbie has plans for 'glass cube' hotel shot down by city council

The Vicar Street owner’s plans for a 4-star 35 bedroom hotel and the ‘Baby Vicar’ venue at Hanover Quay in Dublin 2 were refused by the council.

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7 d. ago Cork pub owner thought it was a prank when told by customers of plan to demolish his business for Luas route

Con Dennehy, who runs Venue Bar in Ballintemple with partner Kate Tierney, thought texts part of elaborate prank

Economics

1 week ago Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units

An unoccupied public house in an East Galway village will be demolished to make way for a small residential development after the owners took their case to An Bord Pleanála. Planning permission had been refused by Galway County Council to redevelop the building, in the heart of Caltra, which is said to be in an […] The post Former Caltra bar and shop to be developed into three residential units appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Lineup announced for memorial concert of former Aslan frontman Christy Dignam

Christy’s daughter Kiera has organised a second annual concert for the late singer, which will take place in Vicar Street next month.

Politics

2 w. ago Ryan Adams at Vicar Street: A gig that nobody will forget anytime soon, but perhaps not for all the right reasons

The 50-year-old musician, who is no stranger to controversy, seems fragile and rambling at times over a three-hour Dublin gig

Politics

2 w. ago Ryan Adams in Dublin review: Prodigal son gets standing ovation at mighty Vicar Street gig

Ryan Adams in Dublin review: Prodigal son gets standing ovation at mighty Vicar Street gig  Irish Examiner

Politics

3 w. ago Historic Galway building set for a new lease of life as a family home

A 15th century Galway castle is set to be transformed into a habitable dwelling after planning permission was granted by Galway County Council. The owners successfully sought permission for change of use from castle structure to habitable dwelling – and the proposed internal works of the tower house including bedrooms, a new kitchen and bathroom […] The post Historic Galway building set for a new lease of life as a family home appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Vicar Street owner's plans for 'glass box' hotel and entertainment venue faces local opposition

A local councillor said developing a venue in ‘such close proximity to a number of well-established residential buildings with a strong community makes little sense’.

Politics

4 w. ago Trump says Ukraine talks address ‘territory’ issues and ‘power plant ownership’

European powers sceptical that Vladimir Putin is ready to make meaningful concessions

Politics