In May, I had the honour of unveiling a plaque to commemorate the visual artist and painter Jonathan Wade at his home in 2, Walkinstown Avenue. Jonathan Wade was a Dublin-born Irish artist renowned for his evocative urban and industrial landscapes. He has been described as possibly the finest Irish visual artist of the last …
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New library for Drimnagh
Yesterday evening I visited Our Lady’s Hall to see the plans for the new library in Drimnagh. The architect was there to talk me through them – they look great! The library will be built on the site of the old Ardscoil Eanna, Franshaw House. The house itself will be restored, and a cafe opened …
Vote YesYes!
We have two referendums coming up in Ireland next month, and it’s important to vote Yes in both of them… At the moment, the constitution says:In Article 41.1.1° “The State recognises the Family as the natural primary and fundamental unit group of Society, and as a moral institution possessing inalienable and imprescriptible rights, antecedent and …
Community Recycling
RecycleIT is a social enterprise based in Clondalkin, that collects and recycles electrical, electronic, and metal waste. They provide employment and training, while also reclaiming material that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration. Earlier this year, I arranged with RecycleIT to carry out household collections in Drimnagh. Over 3 weeks, they collected material from …