The Loft Strategic Plan
Mary is a director of The Loft, a community ran family resource centre dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction in Cabra. On Friday May 10th, along with fellow directors, volunteers, staff, service users and friends Mary welcomed artist and author Rachel Keogh and the Minister for Finance to launch The Loft Strategic Plan […]
Phoenix Park Visitor Experience
The Office of Public Works has issued a draft report on the “Phoenix Park Visitor Experience” outlining 29 recommendations for the strategic development of the park as a visitor destination. Having grown-up beside the Phoenix Park, Mary hugely values the natural amenity of the park. Mary is committed to protecting the unique character of the […]
Cabra for Youth 10 years old
In 2008 along with Joey Furlong, Niall Counihan, Paul O’Farrell and Annette O’Reilly, Mary co-founded Cabra for Youth with the support of City of Dublin Youth Service Board, Department of Justice, Dublin City Council and the Gardaí. Cabra for Youth is a not for profit, voluntary, Youth and Justice Youth Diversion Project dedicated to […]
East Wall Community Festival
Mary was delighted to attend and support the East Wall Summer Community Celebration officially opened by Lord Mayor of Dublin City, Cllr Niall Ring.
Burial grounds should be respected
The Glasnevin Trust recently re-applied for planning permission to construct a chapel and car park on burial grounds in St Pauls Cemetery Glasnevin. Mary objected to the application and called on Dublin City Council to refuse permission for the following reasons: The proposal to build any structure or carpark on the graves of over 3000 […]
North Inner City Youth Awards
Delighted to join Dublin GAA legend Ger Brennnan to support the launch of Dublin North Central Garda Youth Awards at Croke Park. The awards aim to celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age who by their presence enhance the communities of Dublin’s North Inner City. The closing date for applications is […]
Moore Street Plan
Moore street captures the soul of our nation in the heart of our city, it’s neglect and dereliction is shameful. As a long term campaigner for the protection of the Moore Street National Monument and creation of an appropriate commemoration I welcome the latest report from the Ministerial Consultative Group, the Moore Street Report, on securing […]
Come on the Dubs!
Dublin’s Historic Houses
If you want to get a better appreciation of Dublin’s historic homes, please read the following letter I received from the Irish Georgian Society today.The Irish Georgian Society and Dublin City Council are partnering to present a 12-week lunchtime lecture series in March, April and May 2011. A team of leading conservation experts, a number of […]