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@Ronan C wrote:

Does anybody have images of the new building on Elgin St or even who the architects were so I can look on their website ? Thanks in advance …

As promised

Maybe go to O’Flynn Construction’s website for more images… Haven’t looked throught the whole website yet.
Thanks Lex…

Am curious what problem people have with that article.
If the site wasn’t asked for its side of the story, then the article is unbalanced.
But Age Action Ireland might take the view that what’s on the website is already a publication, so the article is their own right to reply. I can’t see how anyone would be surprised that OAPs would be offended at ‘take their pensions off them’ jibes.
That said, I doubt they called the paper with this story – I think the Examiner is basically shit-stirring and is probably delighted at the response here.

Are the quotes attributed to the site accurate? If not, then the site has been misrepresented, and that’s a different matter and should be followed up.

@lexington wrote:

Media reports today suggested that the GAA in co-opertaion with CCC and the MAS may seek to expand Pairc Ui Chaoimh into the adjoining Showgrounds site. Indeed discussions had and have been in place about such ideas – the GAA had sought at one stage to realign the pitch at PuC and recalibrate stands to optimise capacities. On the adjoining lands, a new hotel and conference centre was proposed with new hosting facilities, media provision facilities, refurbished structures, seating etc. However, those plans have been gently pushed to one side. Many whispers have been sent down the wind regarding PuC, but it should be noted that nothing has been made concrete yet – they are mostly aspirations rather than proposals. Despite the talk, the Showgrounds site is also the subject of other discussions – from which I understand – are progressing very positively and may solidify within the coming weeks. CCC have been active in these discussions also – and have offered their assurances should these projects bare fruit – their realisation will certainly restrict the free-reign of the GAA but will not limit them – they have many of their own options and stand to lose little in any event.

The GAA have also addressed other options – and these do not necessarily mean a substantial expansion into the Showgrounds site – the Association has been approached and has approached other parties/developers. Plans have been drawn up for a joint-venture with a developer regarding PuC, but it is not known at what stage these have proceeded, if at all.

Also, immediately surrounding PuC, at least 4 other sites have been earmarked for substantial development opportunities – these include that of the Ford Motor Co. and Tedcastles Ltd.

One project nearby, was recently confirmed as being in the process of ‘finalisation’. A planning date has not yet been set, but the proposal is substantial to say the least and should immeasurably enhance the area in which it is situated. As time progresses, I will investigate the possibility of revealing more and may perhaps attain images. Will have to see I suppose.

I wish to god they would just demolish Páirc Ui Chaoimh and build a mini Croke Park. I’m sick of the place-and according to my sources the stadium is SINKING!!! Granted at the match on Sunday in Páirc Ui Chaoimh the pitch looked amazing-but Ireland needs a second World/European class stadium. If we had a new stadium it would complement the docklands project-it would really be the icing on the cake for the docklands and Cork. But the approach roads to the stadium will have to improve and they should really look into a multi storey car park at the stadium. And as Leesider pointed out the crowd capacity could be cut down to 35,000 – whcih would be a disaster. How many people wanted tickets for thematch on Sunday? They could easily have sold at least 55,000.

If they did do a major revamp of the stadium, like Croke Park, conference centres could be built and this would 100% be a welcome addition to the area.

lexington – just on traffic management and the north docks local area plan – the provision of a new east west link behind horgan’s quay presents a good opportunity to correct the disaster that is the one-way system in that part of the city – lower glanmire road has suffered since its introduction and has effectively died a slow death due to one way routing – you mention – “the healthier system that was in place which quite adequately dispersed and filtered traffic away from the centre” – but the aim of traffic management in an urban context should not be based on the need to move/encourage as many vehicles as quickly as possible out of , and into the city at the expense of existing streets and businesses, pedestrians and the wider urban environment? surely, any opportunity the city has to re-introduce 2 way routing should be taken – cork’s 1 way system is the most unfortunate outcome of LUTS and has destroyed many parts of the city –

i think the space outside the clarion at lapp’s quay is public – also the port may still have some legally established rights of way at the quay walls.

i too have heard rumours about one of mp’s tenants – i doubt they are true as it would be suprising if a pull-out would be considered after a few months – their investment would surely merit a year’s trading before they would even assess their perfomance – however – perhaps they are unhappy because they have not succeeded in emptying the city centre, which, despite some short-term vacancies on pana, is busier than ever – the store u are talking about should take a long look at their store and their products – which are very poor – despite all of the marketing of the store – i wonder are we talking about the same tenant – english based non-food?

Non: it’s the one across from the Pantheon.

The Jardin de Luxembourg in Paris is my favourite – heavily wooded around the outside, which distances the central lawned garden from the surrounding city. Good seating around the pond/fountain and well as seating in under the trees with bandstands. Things happening around the garden in various areas – music, tai chi etc. – people really use the spaces .Really pleasant in Summer and in Winter. Also they use that grit/sand stuff as the surface throughout which is nicer than the tarmaced surfaces one generally gets in Ireland.

The Dublin docklands redevelopment is undoubtedly a shameful waste of what was once a sparkling opportunity, but what interests me greatly is that even the most conservative voices on this board agree that taller buildings are acceptable, even desireable, in the docklands yet the DDDA in their supposed wisdom have taken the opposite view. Why is this? How have we managed to put the most conservative people in the country in charge of one of the most important developments in our capitals history?

What I’d really like to know is who are these architectural Puritans? And most importantly what is their reasoning behind the barrack-like developments that they’re foisting upon the docks? I have yet to hear a good argument from them as to why taller buildings are unacceptable in the docklands. Has anyone had any correspondence or read any literature from the DDDA about this matter?

The Echo (7/6/05) has the Kent Station upgrade on the frontpage, along with the news that the bus station is to move to Horgans Quay.

Nice to see that Cullen is announcing the reopening of the Midleton line for the 3rd(?) time.

http://www.eveningecho.ie/pdf/front.pdf

Yes, it is.